When you apply for a mortgage, the lender will likely require homeowners insurance before funding your loan. This insurance helps protect their investment if something unexpected damages or destroys ...

With recent storms and the omnipresent threat of hurricane season, understanding and comparing quotes for a new homeowners policy is more important than ever. But homeowners policies can be complex, ...

In 2023, wildfires destroyed 2.7 million acres in the U.S., according to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, including more than 3,000 homes. In just the first six weeks after the August 2023 fire ...

You’ve heard it pays to shop around for homeowners insurance rates, but price is only part of the equation. Policies vary depending on coverage limits, deductibles and exclusions. Here are some key ...

As if owning a home wasn't a big enough expense already, homeowners insurance rates are soaring to new heights. Average premiums hit $2,802 per year in July 2025, according to a new report from ...

If you're thinking of breaking up with your insurance provider, you're not alone. The "It's not you, it's me" conversation might actually be warranted when your premium keeps climbing while your ...

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With extreme weather events increasing in recent years, homeowners insurance companies have raised premiums or stopped offering coverage completely. Many of the policyholders hit with nonrenewal or ...

Buying a home can be an exciting time, and knowing how to choose homeowners insurance is one important part of the homebuying process. Your home is likely to be the most expensive investment you’ve ...