The average U.S. home insurance premium increased 24% between 2021 and 2024, according to the Consumer Federation of America.

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Home insurance costs continue to rise, introducing a new factor to the housing affordability equation and impacting homebuyers.

It’s no longer just mortgage rates or property taxes pushing homeowners to the brink; skyrocketing insurance premiums have become a deal breaker of their own. In states where hurricane, wildfire, and ...

Mortgage delinquencies are on the rise, especially among vulnerable first-time home buyers In the span of a year, Otto Catrina's property-insurance premiums went up from $7,000 to $12,000. The ...

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The city shifted responsibility for sidewalk slip-and-falls to building owners in 2003 and is unlikely to take any back.

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A home warranty and home insurance both provide peace of mind, but they offer different types of coverage. Find out how they differ and if you need both.

Property insurance costs are higher than ever, despite some incremental rate cuts over the last year as the Florida insurance ...