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Rising insurance costs are making homeownership even more expensive
by
Amy Scott
Mar 21, 2024
Climate risk and inflation are making insurance harder to find and mortgages harder to afford.
A worldwide earthquake drill may spur more homeowners to buy insurance
by
Ben Bradford
Oct 18, 2018
Do not be alarmed if, a bit later on Thursday, you turn to see a bunch of co-workers peering out from under their desks. It’s not an alien invasion or a spontaneous game of hide-and-seek. Nearly 60 million people around the world are signed up to participate in a earthquake drill, the 2018 Great ShakeOut, […]
A worldwide earthquake drill may spur more homeowners to buy insurance
by
Ben Bradford
Oct 18, 2018
Do not be alarmed if, a bit later on Thursday, you turn to see a bunch of co-workers peering out from under their desks. It’s not an alien invasion or a spontaneous game of hide-and-seek. Nearly 60 million people around the world are signed up to participate in a earthquake drill, the 2018 Great ShakeOut, […]
After a disaster, FEMA documents home damage, a former inspector explains
Sep 8, 2017
His advice: Have your proof of ownership ready.
Their homes escaped flooding, but the fear lingers
Sep 1, 2017
"Everyone becomes on edge when you hear any type of heavy rainfall," a Louisiana homeowner says.
Despite wildfires, more homes built in forests
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Megan Verlee
Jul 2, 2013
Why more and more homes are going up in the country’s most fire-prone areas.
More areas becoming uninsurable due to volatile weather
Jun 25, 2013
A new report predicts rising sea levels and more volatile weather will make more beachfront areas uninsurable.
For public good, not for profit.
The overlooked benefits of renters insurance
Nov 1, 2012
Insurance claims from Sandy will reach an estimated $15 billion. But many people will have to cover damage to their household possessions because they don't have renters insurance.
Advocates say insurance costs strain homeowners
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Zoe Sullivan
Oct 9, 2012
Gulf Coast insurance premiums have skyrocketed in recent years, and homeowners advocates say they're seeing people at risk of going into foreclosure because they can't afford their mortgage plus their insurance.
Insured see climbing rates, as coverage declines
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Dan Bobkoff
Sep 7, 2012
Consumer advocates say there's a trend in the home insurance industry to lower coverage in order to keep rates from increasing too much.