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Home Warranty Vs. Home Insurance

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Home Warranty vs. Home Insurance

Questions regarding home warranties and insurance policies are frequently asked by new homebuyers and homeowners alike. What is the difference between home warranty and home insurance, and do you need both? Our partners at Lennar Insurance Agency explain the differences and benefits of each.

Despite common misconceptions, there is a difference between a home warranty and a homeowner’s insurance policy, and each provide a different level of coverage. Home warranties are different in that they can act as a service contract, covering both the repair and replacement costs of select home appliances. These warranties are relatively inexpensive, depending on how much coverage you opt for. If you obtain a mid-range home warranty, you can expect the majority of your appliances to be covered.

In contrast, homeowner’s insurance policies cover items of your home from damage and peril in the event of a casualty event and do not always provide your appliances with coverage, unless they are damaged in a covered peril. For example, if your washer and dryer were damaged during a storm, your homeowners’ insurance may kick in to provide you with coverage. Separate from your homeowner’s insurance, a home warranty can cover major systems and appliances in your home that malfunction or break due to normal wear and tear. 

Contact Lennar Insurance Agency for all of your homeowners’ insurance needs. Serving 25 states, Lennar Insurance has deep industry experience and can help you secure the best coverage for the most competitive pricing. As your independent insurance agency, they will go above and beyond as your advocate!


Insurance services are available through seller’s affiliate Lennar Insurance Agency, but use of Lennar Insurance Agency is not required to purchase a home (See Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosure). You are not required to use Lennar Insurance Agency LLC to secure a policy to provide home insurance coverage. Lennar Insurance Agency LLC’s License #: AL #3000555150; AR #3000555094; AZ #3000527140; CA #0N11652; CO #601971; CT #002638529; DC #3000527298; DE #3000527130; FL #L105596; GA #205342; HI #491952; IA #1002341915; ID #719244; IL #3000527179; IN #3432646; KS #834061522-0; KY #DOI-1041575; LA #818229; MA #2090577; MD #3000527175; ME #AGN331795; MI #0120428; MN #40627382; MO #8477782; MS #15035526; MT #3000555036; NC #834061522; ND #3000555121; NE #3000555125; NH #2437364; NJ #3000527244; NM #3000566000; NV #3435245; OH #1241428; OK #3000555108; OR #3000530383; PA #894018; RI #3000555112; SC #3000527220; SD #10021538; TN #2436596; TX #2397570; UT #719218; VA #145819; VT #3442684; WA #1014635; WI #3000555116; WV #100300979; WY #398780. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2023 Lennar Corporation. Lennar, the Lennar logo, Lennar Insurance Agency and the Lennar Insurance Agency logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Arizona – Lennar Sales Corp.; HSP Arizona, Inc. ROC 242267B-2; ROC 138431B; ROC 144869A; Lennar Arizona Construction, Inc. ROC 228129B; Lennar Arizona, Inc. d/b/a Lennar Homes ROC 232731B; Lennar Communities Development, Inc. ROC 137295KA / California – CalAtlantic Group, Inc. (Responsible Broker: Joanna Duke) #02058246; BMR Construction, Inc. 830955; Lennar Sales Corp. (Responsible Broker: Joanna Duke) #01252753; CalAtlantic Group, Inc. 1037780;; Lennar Communities, Inc. 66241; Lennar Homes of California, Inc. 728102 / Florida – Lennar Realty, Inc.; Lennar Homes, LLC CBC038894; CGC062343, CGC1518166, CBC1257529, CGC1523282, CBC1260831, CGC1526578, CBC051237; Standard Pacific of Florida GP, Inc. CGC1506052, CGC1517342; U.S. Home Corporation CGC1518911; WCI Communities, LLC CGC031523 / Maryland – CalAtlantic Group, Inc. MHBR No. 128; U.S. Home Corporation MHBR No. 316 / Minnesota – Lennar Sales Corp.; CalAtlantic Group, Inc. BC736565; BC700385; U.S. Home Corporation BC001413 / Nevada- Lennar Sales Corp.; Greystone Nevada, LLC 48844; Ryland Homes Nevada, LLC; Lennar Reno, LLC 64226; Ryland Homes Nevada, LLC 56652 / New Jersey – Lennar Sales Corp. / North Carolina – Lennar Sales Corp. / Oregon – Lennar Sales Corp. #201206464; Lennar Northwest, Inc. CCB #195307 / Pennsylvania – Lennar Sales Corp. / South Carolina- Lennar Carolinas, LLC / Tennessee – Lennar Sales Corp. ph. 615-465-4328 / Utah – Lennar Homes of Utah, Inc. / Washington – Lennar Sales Corp.; CalAtlantic Homes of Washington, Inc. CALATHW836LR; Lennar Northwest, Inc.LENNAN1893QG / West Virginia – US Home Corporation d/b/a Lennar; #WV060106.  Date 07/23

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