Sticker shock is common when shopping for Miami home insurance. Preparation is how smart buyers stay in control.

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With homeowners insurance costs now outpacing both inflation and auto insurance rate increases, more people than ever are shopping for new policies. In fact, according to J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Home ...

A home warranty and home insurance both provide peace of mind, but they offer different types of coverage. Find out how they differ and if you need both.

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Homeowners insurance offers property and personal liability protection for unexpected emergencies. Mortgage lenders require ...

David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...

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 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Water backup coverage can pay for damage to your home if a sewer or drain backs up or a sump pump overflows. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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 ...