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 ...

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 ...

Is reading your homeowner's policy as clear as mud? Take comfort — you're not alone. About two in three homeowners (65%) said they “have no idea” what their home insurance covers, and 16% said they ...

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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 ...

Massive wind damage from a powerful derecho that struck Houston and surrounding areas on May 16, 2024, and revealed critical gaps in homeowners’ insurance coverage, leaving many residents struggling ...