Insurance rates — news for homeowners
Home-insurance premiums, insurer exits and state reforms. Coverage is being rewritten state by state — who's raising, who's returning and what it means at renewal.
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The Home Insurance Market's Quiet Eviction Notice
Home insurance is getting expensive. Worse, it's getting harder to keep. Here is why companies are dropping policies and how local governments are fighting back.
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The Property Tax Tug-of-War
Homeowners want lower bills, but cities are going broke. How the fight over property taxes is forcing tough choices in your neighborhood.
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The New Cost of Staying Put
We talk a lot about mortgage rates, but the real financial squeeze for homeowners is happening with insurance, property taxes, and the price of aging in place.
Home Projects
Why Curb Appeal Is Losing to Climate Defense
Home maintenance isn't about cosmetic upgrades anymore. It's about survival. Here's why your roof and lawn are suddenly your biggest financial liabilities.
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The Great Insurance and Tax Squeeze
Home insurance is quietly eclipsing property taxes in states across the country. It's forcing homeowners to make some brutal choices about their monthly budgets.