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

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

We evaluated 2,752 home insurance coverage details and rated 14 homeowners insurance companies by weighting key factors and using a data-backed methodology. We analyzed home insurance rates to ...

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 ...

Homeowners insurance rates have risen dramatically, from an average of $2,656 annually in 2021 to $3,303 in 2024. That's a 24% increase, more than twice as fast as the rate of inflation in the same ...

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 ...

The cost of home insurance spiked all across the country over the past six years, according to a new analysis by LendingTree, with no state spared of premium hikes. Between 2019 and 2024, the cost of ...

Mercury homeowners insurance earned 4 stars out of 5 for overall performance. Mercury is one of the biggest home insurers in California, but it also sells homeowners policies in several other states ...

Home insurance policies come in several types, each designed for different housing situations. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Matt Ehrlichman is the CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Porch Group Inc. Prior to founding the company in 2011, Mr. Ehrlichman was Chief Strategy Officer at Active Network, responsible for ~85% of the ...

Most insurers prefer to offer annual policies, as they commit you to coverage for the entire year. However, if you know your circumstances will change within the next 12 months, a short-term home ...