Home insurance costs so much now that people can’t pay their mortgages. Another looming threat could make things even worse.

A sharp rise in homeowners-insurance premiums is connected to rising levels of financial distress, especially among first-time buyers. Read More

Here's how climate change is affecting your home insurance

Insurance costs are soaring, and coverage is hard to find in some parts of the United States. Communities say insurers are ignoring their efforts to confront the problem. Read More

Home insurance tips for weather-proofing your home

These tips for weather-proofing your home could help prevent damage and reduce the likelihood of filing a claim. Read More

How homeowners are saving on insurance by upgrading their houses against disasters

Home insurance is getting pricier as hurricanes and wildfires get worse. States are trying new incentives, encouraging homeowners to retrofit homes against disasters to get an insurance discount. Read More

Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs, but have few ...

Texas lawmakers have few options to drive down rising home insurance costs. (Ishika Samant For The Texas Tribune, Ishika Samant For The Texas Tribune) Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly ... Read More

Think Your Homeowners Insurance Payout Is Too Low? Here’s How to Push ...

Think your homeowners insurance payout is too low, especially after a wildfire? Learn how to get independent estimates, negotiate, and escalate for a fair settlement. News ... Read More

Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners’ insurance costs, but have ...

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Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs but have few ...

DALLAS— Texas lawmakers hope to rein in homeowners' rising insurance bills even as they acknowledge there's only so much they can do to tackle costs. On average, Texas homeowners saw ... Read More

Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs, but have few ...

Texas lawmakers have few options to drive down rising home insurance costs. DALLAS — Texas lawmakers hope to rein in homeowners’ rising insurance bills even as they acknowledge there’s only ... Read More

Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs but have few ...

DALLAS — Texas lawmakers hope to rein in homeowners’ rising insurance bills even as they acknowledge there’s only so much they can do to tackle costs. Read More