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 ...

Last year, there were a total of 27 weather and climate disasters in the United States with losses of more than $1 billion each, according to NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) ...

The number of American homeowners without insurance has jumped to 12% from 5% in 2019. The spike in uninsured homes is being driven by a dramatic rise in the cost of coverage. Higher premiums are ...

The right insurance schemes support protection that promotes wellness, safety, and calm during unexpected life events. The ...

Here’s the California home insurance debacle made simple: No more bargains. Property owners are keenly aware of the state’s numerous risks to their property, most notably wildfires. But they might be ...

Home warranties cover repairs for systems and appliances from normal wear and tear, while home insurance covers damage from events like fire or theft. Home insurance is typically required by mortgage ...

Home insurance is getting more expensive in the United States, and insurers are pulling back from some regions as the cost of disasters grows. That trend is stretching the limits of what ordinary ...

Founded in 1936 during the height of the Great Depression, Geico has offered insurance products for more than eight decades. For its home insurance offerings, Geico acts as a broker. This means Geico ...

Home insurance is not just creeping higher going into 2026, it is resetting the baseline for what you pay into escrow every month. As premiums climb, your mortgage servicer is recalculating how much ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, mortgages, investing and home renovations. Most people hate moving. So it says a lot about how expensive—and hard to come by—home ...

Homeowners insurance pays for damage or loss due to a covered event, but it doesn’t cover everything. Plumbing damage is only covered in specific situations. Here is when home insurance kicks in for ...