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Heavy rains to lash across the country between Oct 12-16, here's how you can insure your home from rain's fury

It's no secret that incessant rains also bring about significant economic damages. Per media report…

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Buying a home in one of these 9 climate-risk states? Here's how to deal with spiking home insurance rates from someone who lives in one

If you're moving to one of these 9 climate-risk states, good home insurance is critical. Here's how…

Christine Ji   


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I lost my apartment in a fire. I learned that community is what makes a home.

I got a call from a neighbor saying my apartment was on fire. I lost everything, including my cat, …

Eleanor Whitney   


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From fire to floods – Why home insurance is something you should not ignore

Scary as it may sound, with climate change now a reality, all our cities are likely to experience d…

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How a Montana retiree will save on spiking home insurance and taxes by living in a type of housing that's illegal in many places

Sylvia, a 71-year-old retiree in Montana, is taking advantage of city and state laws encouraging th…

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The professor made porn. His firing may shape the future of free speech.

Joe Gow was fired for making videos like "Juicy Anniversary" and "Vacation Sex" with his wife. Now …

Hallie Lieberman   


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My insurance company spied on my house from the sky. Then the real nightmare began.

My journey into the surreal, infuriating future of homeowners insurance.

Albert Fox Cahn   


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Before buying a home, check this hidden financial risk

Homes often come with climate risks now, which could affect your insurance and property value over …

Morgan McFall-Johnsen   


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Soaring insurance costs could finally put a lid on home prices, real estate experts say

Experts said home insurance costs, which have surged nationwide, could keep prices from continuing …

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As floods become a recurring threat, here’s how to insure your home from natural calamities

While petrichor, the pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain, always brings a smi…

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Insuring your home in Colorado can cost $40,000 as the climate crisis wreaks havoc on the market, one insurance CEO said

Insurance CEO Oscar Seikaly said $7,000 premiums are now $40,000 in Aspen, Colorado. "Everybody wil…

Dan Latu   


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Natural disasters are making it harder for you to insure your home — and costing homeowners thousands

The fingerprints of the climate crisis and its economic costs are all over rising insurance premium…

Dan Latu   


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The vicious cycle of homeowners insurance: It's increasingly expensive to protect homes in the disaster-prone areas that need it most

As disaster risks grow in vulnerable areas, insurers are pulling back from offering the kinds of co…

Dan Latu   


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Some homeowners are doing surprisingly badly, even as their homes grow more valuable than ever

Even homeowners are struggling with rising costs, as insurance premiums and home repairs balloon.

Eliza Relman   


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Allstate joins State Farm in no longer offering new home insurance policies in California over climate risks

Devastating wildfires and high construction costs have left Californians without Allstate and State…

Jordan Hart   


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Everything you shouldn't do during a home renovation

All we wanted was a nice summer cottage. What we got was a $500,000 lesson in contract law.

Christine Chitnis   


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What do homeowners in California and Florida have in common? A major insurance problem

Home insurers in California and Florida have pulled out or limited their policies in the states, du…

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I lost everything I owned in a fire. This is how it reframed my thinking about owning material things.

Helen Chandler-Wilde couldn't afford to replace everything at once, but says living with less refra…

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The case for ditching your real-estate agent when buying a home is gaining momentum

One recent homebuyer's brief experience working with a real-estate agent left him feeling way bette…

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