According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, homeowner insurance premiums have jumped up 10% since last year which follows a similar increase in 2023. Premium increases were even higher in states where severe weather and wildfires were more common. In a recent AOL.com article, Paul Burns commented on how he had […]
Homeowners insurance is an absolute necessity to protect your home and its contents. If you have a mortgage on your home, it is also required. While homeowners insurance offers plenty of protection, there are gaps in coverage that you should be aware of because they can lead to massive out of pocket costs if you […]
According to a recent study by Insurify, homeowners in every state will be paying more for insurance coverage by the end of the year. The study found that climate change fueled natural disaster are the main cause of ever-increasing homeowner premiums. Wildfires out west, hailstorms in the Midwest and hurricanes and flooding in the South […]
According to a recent study that was reported on in the Houston Chronicle, almost half of all Texas homeowner insurance claims were closed without any payment to the homeowner. A company called Weiss Ratings was in charge of the study and they found that 47% of claims filed by Texas homeowners have been closed by […]
A homeowner in North Carolina was greeted with a nasty surprise this year, a 41% increase in his insurance premium. On average, homeowners in North Carolina saw a rate jump of 7.5% on June 1st due to a settlement reached by the North Carolina Department of Insurance but this certainly doesn’t explain a 41% increase. Doug Corkhill is […]
A recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies found that U.S. homebuying has dropped to its lowest levels since the mid-1990s. The report, The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 blames record high real estate prices combined with higher interests for the drop in home sales. While high home prices and elevated interest rates […]
Insurance rates are rising at unprecedented rates, causing millions of people to struggle with the new premiums. In the last three years, insurance rates have doubled in some areas. Homeowners fear for their houses while their representatives in Congress struggle to help. Insurers are pulling out of states like Florida as damaging hurricanes and powerful […]
Ron Watson’s roof on his Alabama home looks the same as all his neighbors’ roofs. Yet his is saving him money every year. With the help of nails specifically designed to stay in place during high winds, along with other construction elements, Watson’s roof is less likely to be damaged in natural disasters, like hurricane […]
Climate change is on our doorstep, so now more than ever, it’s essential to consider the local climate when buying a new home. Not only is the current climate important, but experts suggest homeowners look towards the future. How will the next 10, 20 or 30 years impact your new purchase? The increasing frequency of […]
Hurricane season is quickly approaching and one of the most important things to do before a storm hits is to make sure your insurance coverage is up to date and your coverage levels are sufficient in the event your home is damaged by severe weather. Regardless of whether you own a home or are renting, […]