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 ...

Home insurance is an ongoing cost tied to homeownership. Most Americans can't avoid it — mortgage lenders require coverage before closing a loan — and this type of coverage is typically imperative ...

Last year, there were a total of 27 weather and climate disasters in the United States with losses of more than $1 billion each, according to NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) ...

The rising cost of home insurance isn't slowing down at a time of heightened economic uncertainty. Homeowners in every U.S. state are expected to see average annual home insurance premiums rise by as ...

A home warranty and home insurance both provide peace of mind, but they offer different types of coverage. Find out how they differ and if you need both.

Catey Hill is the managing editor for MarketWatch Picks. Catey is the author of two personal finance books, “Shoo, Jimmy Choo!” and “The 30-Minute Money Plan for Moms.” She previously held positions ...

Insure.com reports that Amica ranked as the top home insurance provider for 2026, followed by Travelers and Allstate, based ...

But the best way to calculate the value of your belongings is also the simplest. Go through each room of your home and make a ...

Home insurance is getting more expensive in the United States, and insurers are pulling back from some regions as the cost of disasters grows. That trend is stretching the limits of what ordinary ...

Founded in 1936 during the height of the Great Depression, Geico has offered insurance products for more than eight decades. For its home insurance offerings, Geico acts as a broker. This means Geico ...

Home insurance costs are soaring nationwide, with average premiums up by 20% between 2021 and 2023 — but costs in some states are rising much faster. As of October, Idaho homeowners have seen a 17% ...