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 ...

Having an active homeowner’s insurance policy is critical. Without it, any number of unforeseen household disasters could end up costing you untold out-of-pocket dollars. When you travel, it's worth ...

As premiums rise sharply, financial planners say homeowners still have levers they can pull – but only if they treat insurance as an active financial decision, not a passive bill. Home insurance ...

The average cost of homeowners insurance in the U.S. is $2,424 per year for $300,000 in dwelling coverage, according to Bankrate data. Of course, that's just a nationwide average: In states like ...

Winter storms can cause costly home damage, with frozen pipes, roof issues, fires, and personal injury liability among the ...

TheZebra reports that homeowners face rising repair costs, insurance limitations on coverage, and the importance of maintenance and budgeting.

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, ...

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. Weeks after wildfires burned more than 16,000 ...

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 ...