Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. It comes as no surprise that if you plan on purchasing a house, you’ll ...

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 ...

Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive due to climate change, but you might save money by switching insurers rather than simply renewing your policy You may be shocked by how much it costs to ...

The average annual rate for homeowners insurance increased by nearly 20% between 2021 and 2023, according to Insurify. Auto insurance premiums are up 16.5% in the last year, according to the Bureau of ...

Home insurance prices jumped 19%, or on average of $273 per policy, last year. The two main reasons are rising costs for homebuilding and repairs, and the weather. The states with the highest home ...

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 ...

Protecting your car and home with insurance is getting a lot more costly. Use these tips to minimize the pain of rising ...

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As premiums rise sharply, financial planners say homeowners still have levers they can pull – but only if they treat insurance as an active financial decision, not a passive bill. Home insurance ...