Home equity sounds like a pretty straightforward concept: it’s the portion of your home you truly own, free and clear of debt ...

Certain home upgrades can help you reduce insurance costs without sacrificing essential protection, experts say.

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

The federal government can create a market in debt for mortgages or it can provide insurance in areas where people already ...

Homeowner’s insurance premiums are going up as increasingly severe storms and other disasters, combined with rising housing ...

More than half of U.S. homeowners (54%) report that their insurance premiums have increased in the past 12 months, according to a 2025 NerdWallet survey of more than 1,300 U.S. homeowners ...

NerdWallet compared Allstate's average home insurance rates with those of other widely available insurers across the U.S. At $2,380 a year, Allstate's rate was above the national average of $2,110.

Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive, AND harder to keep. In our region, one of the most important causes is climate change-fueled wildfires. Recent federal data shows non-renewals spiraling ...

Car insurance laws might let you skate by with the bare minimum -- but that doesn't mean you should. State minimum coverage is often too low to offer real protection, and if you cause an accident ...

In recent weeks, California homeowners have filed individual suits against State Farm, USAA, and AAA for alleged widespread fraud, negligence, and bad faith regarding coverages following the Los An… ...

Mercury Insurance offers homeowners, condominium, landlord and renters insurance policies. The company was founded in 1962 and provides insurance coverage in 11 states. Customers can bundle ...

Insurers can cancel or non-renew homeowners insurance, though state laws require they provide you with at least some notice. Hard-hit states often take steps to slow coverage losses via insurance ...