Home insurance premiums are rising sharply, mainly due to increased climate-related disasters and location risk. Experts advise proactive management: insure replacement cost, avoid small claims, and ...

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 ...

Having an active homeowner’s insurance policy is critical. Without it, any number of unforeseen household disasters could end up costing you untold out-of-pocket dollars. When you travel, it's worth ...

The average cost of homeowners insurance in the U.S. is $2,424 per year for $300,000 in dwelling coverage, according to Bankrate data. Of course, that's just a nationwide average: In states like ...

Winter storms can cause costly home damage, with frozen pipes, roof issues, fires, and personal injury liability among the ...

Homeowners insurance pays to repair or rebuild your home and replace its contents if they’re damaged by specific perils like fire, theft or weather events such as wind or lightning. What to know about ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Climate change shapes where and how we live. That's why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. The roof on Ron Watson's house in Spanish Fort, ...

What is Lemonade? Lemonade is a US-based ‘insuretech’ company that offers home insurance in the UK. It promises a different take on home insurance by e ...

In a year when affordability has become the watchword, homeowners are facing another growing pressure point: sharply rising insurance costs. Home insurance premiums are expected to increase by an ...