Melissa Hudson says she was stunned last year when the insurance premiums on her home in Port Orchard, Wash., shot up 40 percent—even though she’d intentionally bought a home at low risk for fire, ...

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Homeowners insurance rates are rising across the U.S., driven by climate change, rising cost of building materials and surging home prices. Almost half of property insurance policy holders in the U.S.

Standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover everything — floods, sewer backups, and some storm damage may be excluded, so it’s critical to review your policy closely. Replacement cost vs. actual cash ...

Few people enjoy paying for homeowners insurance, but most understand the financial devastation that can result from going without it. As homeownership costs skyrocket and coverage becomes harder to ...

Home insurance is required by most mortgage lenders. But even if your home is paid off, does it make financial sense to drop ...