A $400,000 house costs an average of $3,216 to insure per year, but your cost will vary based on a few factors.

With homeowners insurance costs now outpacing both inflation and auto insurance rate increases, more people than ever are shopping for new policies. In fact, according to J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Home ...

As if owning a home wasn't a big enough expense already, homeowners insurance rates are soaring to new heights. Average premiums hit $2,802 per year in July 2025, according to a new report from ...

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Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, it comes with major financial responsibilities, including protecting your home with homeowners insurance. While many first-time buyers focus on ...

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Climate change shapes where and how we live. That's why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. The roof on Ron Watson's house in Spanish Fort, ...