Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

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 ...

To get adequate homeowners insurance coverage, know which questions to ask. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence ...

Home warranty vs. home insurance, what's the difference? One covers normal wear and tear and the other liability and ...

Alex Carver is a writer and researcher based in Charlotte, N.C. A contributor to major news websites such as Automoblog and USA Today, she’s written content in sectors such as insurance, warranties, ...

Founded in 1936 during the height of the Great Depression, Geico has offered insurance products for more than eight decades. For its home insurance offerings, Geico acts as a broker. This means Geico ...

Homeowners insurance rates have risen dramatically, from an average of $2,656 annually in 2021 to $3,303 in 2024. That's a 24% increase, more than twice as fast as the rate of inflation in the same ...

Without insurance, it’s impossible to get a mortgage; without a mortgage, most Americans can’t buy a home. The home of Richard D. Zimmel on the outskirts of Silver City, N.M. Christopher Flavelle ...

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