On the declarations page of your new policy, look for the policy effective date. This is when your new coverage begins. Select the end date for your old policy so the new policy begins immediately and ...

If you haven’t filed a homeowners insurance claim in a long time—or ever—and are seeing your premiums soar, switching to another insurer sounds like a no-brainer. Even if you’ve had a claim in recent ...

Homeowners insurance is set to get more expensive again in 2026, and the jump will not be random. Insurers are recalculating ...

Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive due to climate change, but you might save money by switching insurers rather than simply renewing your policy You may be shocked by how much it costs to ...

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 prices jumped 19%, or on average of $273 per policy, last year. The two main reasons are rising costs for homebuilding and repairs, and the weather. The states with the highest home ...

When your homeowners insurance policy reaches the end of its term, your carrier may decide not to renew. A nonrenewal notice can be concerning, especially if coverage is required as a condition of ...

As premiums rise sharply, financial planners say homeowners still have levers they can pull – but only if they treat ...

Homeownership provides many benefits, ranging from security and protection to a financial investment that may significantly grow in worth. Your home may also be used as an alternative credit source ...

Home warranty vs. home insurance, what's the difference? One covers normal wear and tear and the other liability and ...

More than 6 million homeowners nationwide – including a large number of Native American, Hispanic and Black homeowners – do not carry homeowners insurance, putting them at extreme risk in the event of ...