Homeowners insurance is the best way to protect your house, your belongings and your peace of mind. If you have a mortgage, it's probably mandatory. But it's easy to get confused trying to figure out ...

With homeowners insurance costs now outpacing both inflation and auto insurance rate increases, more people than ever are shopping for new policies. In fact, according to J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Home ...

Homeowners insurance is set to get more expensive again in 2026, and the jump will not be random. Insurers are recalculating ...

Home insurance is an ongoing cost tied to homeownership. Most Americans can't avoid it — mortgage lenders require coverage before closing a loan — and this type of coverage is typically imperative ...

With a budget of around $400,000, you're square in the middle of the market across the U.S. — the median home sale price in 2025 is just over $410,000 according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank ...

Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, it comes with major financial responsibilities, including protecting your home with homeowners insurance. While many first-time buyers focus on ...

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Rising home insurance costs are pushing homeownership out of reach for many, and a complex web of stakeholders make solutions ...