In the aftermath of property damage, whether because of natural disasters, accidents or unforeseen events, homeowners often find themselves navigating the complex world of insurance claims. Central to ...

Every once in a while, homeowners may have a vacant property on their hands for an extended time. It may be waiting to be sold, undergoing renovations or closed during certain seasons, or other ...

In 2024, 6.1 million American homeowners skipped home insurance, according to the Consumer Federation of America. Without coverage, they risk paying tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket for ...

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Homeonwners insurance costs have been on the rise in the last several years. The average annual premium jumped 24% between 2021 and 2024, according to a December survey of American adults conducted by ...

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In 2023, wildfires destroyed 2.7 million acres in the U.S., according to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, including more than 3,000 homes. In just the first six weeks after the August 2023 fire ...