Home Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on home insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Mortgage Rates in 2026 Predicted to Drop: These 3 Signals Tell You It's Time to BuyReal Estate Taxes April's rate volatility is just the tip of the iceberg. See how your freshly filed tax return and shifting property taxes could dictate home affordability this spring.
By Kate Schubel
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6 Ways Seniors Can Save on Home InsuranceDon't let soaring insurance premiums eat into your retirement income.
By Rachael Green
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Hail Damage Insurance Claims: Are They Worth the Hassle?Before filing a hail damage insurance claim, understand the potential costs, risks and whether it's worth the effort. Learn when to file and when to pay out of pocket.
By Paige Cerulli
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9 Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on InsuranceThese small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli
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'Storm Chaser' Scammers Are Targeting Natural Disaster VictimsBeware of storm chaser scammers who turn up after a natural disaster and attempt to take advantage of those impacted, the BBB says.
By Carla Ayers
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What Can You Do When Your Neighbor's Tree Is a Danger?Some neighbors are jerks, but you don't have to be. Here's how to create a paper trail when asking a neighbor to deal with a tree that's a safety hazard.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Why Your Home Insurance Might Not Protect You If Someone Else Lives ThereLetting a relative stay in a second home or inherited property can quietly change your insurance coverage and leave you exposed to costly liability claims.
By Paige Cerulli
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An Unexpected Way Your Insurance Can Get More ExpensiveHow insurers are using aerial imagery to assess homes, the backlash from policyholders and how state regulators are trying to rein in the practice.
By Choncé Maddox
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Why You Should Show Your Insurance Some LoveSure, it's pricey, the policies are confusing, and the claims process is slow, but insurance is essentially the friend who shows up during life's worst moments.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
