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Homeowner’s Insurance Nightmare: What to Do When Systems Fail You

10.20.2023 - By Mission, Stephanie Postles, Albert ChouPlay

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Albert vents about an ongoing insurance debacle that is costing him thousands. When a neighbor's unit caused extensive water damage to his rental property, Albert found himself stuck in bureaucratic finger-pointing instead of seeing solutions. He and co-host Stephanie discuss the frustrating experience of having "systems" like homeowner’s insurance fail you in times of crisis. They share perspectives on how to handle life's curveballs gracefully when wronged and not let anger take over.

Key Moments:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:20) What’s going on at Albert’s rental property?

(05:58) The complicated homeowner’s insurance claim process

(11:48) The pros and cons of owning a townhouse vs single family home

(13:44) How one disaster can erase real estate profit for years

(16:30) How to manage feelings of revenge and being "made whole"

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