When a storm, fire, or burst pipe rips through your home, the first instinct is to fix what you can see. Yet the outcome of ...

With another cold front forecast this weekend, your pipes are in danger of freezing and inflicting expensive water damage on your home.

Home insurance is an ongoing cost tied to homeownership. Most Americans can't avoid it — mortgage lenders require coverage before closing a loan — and this type of coverage is typically imperative ...

Auto-Owners is the No. 4 cheapest home insurance company in our rating, charging $178 per month on average for a policy. This ...

When a pipe bursts or a storm rips shingles off your roof, your first instinct is to stop the damage any way you can. Yet the ...

Melissa Hudson says she was stunned last year when the insurance premiums on her home in Port Orchard, Wash., shot up 40 percent—even though she’d intentionally bought a home at low risk for fire, ...

The date you renew your home insurance can affect how much you pay. Simply letting your policy auto-renew usually means paying more, while timing it right and switching to a new insurer can often cut ...

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 ...