With the average annual cost of home insurance reaching $3,017, it 's time for expert-backed ideas on ways to to cut your home insurance costs in 2026.

Home insurance rates have skyrocketed nearly 70% in the past five years, according to ICE Mortgage Technology. For single-family households with a mortgage, premiums are averaging around $2,370 per ...

With a budget of around $400,000, you're square in the middle of the market across the U.S. — the median home sale price in 2025 is just over $410,000 according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank ...

USA, — The cost of homeowners insurance has gone up 10% from just last year — and for many people, it’s still climbing. Consumer reporter John Matarese explains why rates are soaring and what you can ...

Home insurers are tightening their standards, and you are being asked to prove more about your property, your belongings, and your risk profile before a policy is renewed or a claim is paid. If you ...

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, ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...