Homeowners insurance offers property and personal liability protection for unexpected emergencies. Mortgage lenders require ...

With homeowners insurance costs now outpacing both inflation and auto insurance rate increases, more people than ever are shopping for new policies. In fact, according to J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Home ...

Having an understanding of your home insurance policy is important as you prepare for a hurricane — or any other catastrophic event for that matter. We’ve outlined seven necessary steps to ...

Is reading your homeowner's policy as clear as mud? Take comfort — you're not alone. About two in three homeowners (65%) said they “have no idea” what their home insurance covers, and 16% said they ...

When a pipe bursts or a storm rips shingles off your roof, your first instinct is to stop the damage any way you can. Yet the ...

Home warranties cover repairs for systems and appliances from normal wear and tear, while home insurance covers damage from events like fire or theft. Home insurance is typically required by mortgage ...

Water backup coverage can pay for damage to your home if a sewer or drain backs up or a sump pump overflows. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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