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 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – It’s no secret that home prices keep rising here at home and across the country, with rising insurance rates also having an impact. Experts said the current market climate has ...

Mortgage delinquencies are on the rise, especially among vulnerable first-time home buyers In the span of a year, Otto Catrina's property-insurance premiums went up from $7,000 to $12,000. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. It used to be said that owning a home protected you from ...

A home loan expert shares the expense that often sneaks up on home buyers.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covers the future of sustainable, resilient and affordable housing. As housing faces more climate threats that result in more ...

In the span of a year, Otto Catrina’s property-insurance premiums went up from $7,000 to $12,000. The real-estate agent, who has a home in the Sierra Nevada mountains close to Yosemite National Park, ...

With insurance costs on the rise, more companies are promoting a specific type of policy to keep premiums down - but they can come with a big surprise. One Hazel Crest woman found out the hard way ...

Knowing how much it would cost to rebuild your home is crucial. Unfortunately, far too many homeowners have no idea. Your house isn’t just a place to hang your hat — it’s also one of your most ...

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, ...

Home warranties cover repairs for systems and appliances from normal wear and tear, while home insurance covers damage from events like fire or theft. Home insurance is typically required by mortgage ...