Few insurers offer earthquake insurance, and those who do charge very hefty premiums, we're talking about adding 50% to the cost of your mortgage over 30 years. Hence, a very small portion of the housing stock in SFBA is insured against quake damage.
I still want to know why people aren't thinking about this when they pay so much for a house.
I still want to know why people aren't thinking about this when they pay so much for a house.