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Senate Committee Rejects Bill Requiring Insurance Coverage for Fire-Resistant Homes

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The decision marks the latest setback for similar proposals introduced in recent years.

HOA Fees Exceed $6,000 Annually for Millions of U.S. Homeowners

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According to a LendingTree report, one in three homeowners across the 100 largest metropolitan areas pay HOA or condo fees.

57% of Homeowners Make Financial Sacrifices to Afford Coverage, Insurify Finds

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The report, based on a survey of more than 1,000 homeowners, found that 57% have made financial sacrifices to afford their premiums.

NAIC Launches Nationwide Homeowners Data Call as Market Pressures Intensify

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Regulators described the effort as the most comprehensive collection of homeowners insurance policy data undertaken to date.

Gold Prices Soar, Prompting Homeowners To Recheck Jewelry Coverage

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A recent CNBC article reports that jewelry owners may want to review their homeowners insurance limits and consider whether additional protection is needed, especially for higher-value pieces.

Homeowners Step Back From Coverage as Premiums Climb

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This shift has led to a growing number of self-insured or non-insured homeowners in multiple regions.

Where Homeowners Are Heading as Insurance Costs Soar

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Rising homeowners insurance premiums are making it harder for people to stay in disaster-prone areas, and new research shows this is influencing migration patterns across the United States.

1 in 7 U.S. Homes Are Uninsured, New LendingTree Study Reveals

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Millions of American homeowners are living without a safety net. According to a new study by LendingTree, nearly 1 in 7 owner-occupied homes across the United States — an estimated 11.3 million properties — are uninsured.

Utah Bill Seeks to Reduce High Home Insurance Costs by Redefining Wildfire Risk Zones

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Utah’s proposed HB 48 aims to redefine wildfire risk zones with state-specific mapping, offering homeowners a chance for fairer insurance rates and improved wildfire safety measures.

Few Have Flood Insurance to Help Recover from Devastating Midwest Storms

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As the Midwest begins to recover, many won’t have flood insurance, which must be purchased separately from homeowners insurance.