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 ...

Homeowners insurance may cover water damage that's sudden and accidental, and that comes from within your home. For example, ...

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 ...

From space heater fires to accidental damage, here's what homeowners insurance typically pays for and how it could affect ...

How insurers are using aerial imagery to assess homes, the backlash from policyholders and how state regulators are trying to ...

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 ...

While a snow day may sound fun, winter storms can cause major damage to your home. Here's what your homeowners insurance will ...

With extreme weather events increasing in recent years, homeowners insurance companies have raised premiums or stopped offering coverage completely. Many of the policyholders hit with nonrenewal or ...