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7 Things Landlords Can’t Do (And One That They Can)

7 Things Landlords Can’t Do (And One That They Can)

State and federal regulations specify the rights and responsibilities of both property owners and tenants.
By Courtney Washington|November 21, 2023
How Virginia Wildfires Could Impact Home Insurance Rates

How Virginia Wildfires Could Impact Home Insurance Rates

Two massive wildfires have led to a state of emergency in Virginia, and their effects could burn homeowners across the state.
By Cassie Sheets|November 15, 2023
Maui Wildfire Insurance Claims Already Top $1.3 Billion

Maui Wildfire Insurance Claims Already Top $1.3 Billion

But damages may go as high as $6 billion, experts predict.
By Evelyn Pimplaskar|November 13, 2023
What to Know About California’s New Plan to Bolster Home Insurance Market

What to Know About California’s New Plan to Bolster Home Insurance Market

Sustainable Insurance Strategy aims to entice insurers to stay or return to the Golden State’s home insurance marketplace.
By Evelyn Pimplaskar|November 6, 2023
Louisiana Homeowners Can Still Get $10K for Roof Improvements

Louisiana Homeowners Can Still Get $10K for Roof Improvements

Next round of grant awards opens at noon on Nov. 6, Louisiana Department of Insurance says.
By Chris Schafer|October 27, 2023
New Michigan Slip-and-Fall Law Leaves Property Owners More Liable for Damages

New Michigan Slip-and-Fall Law Leaves Property Owners More Liable for Damages

Michigan homeowners and businesses have more responsibility to address hazards after a recent State Supreme Court decision favoring slip-and-fall victims.
By Cassie Sheets|October 24, 2023
Slide Insurance to Pick Up 86K Farmers Home Insurance Policies in Florida

Slide Insurance to Pick Up 86K Farmers Home Insurance Policies in Florida

Tampa-based startup acquired renewal rights after Farmers decided to stop selling home coverage in the Sunshine State.
By Evelyn Pimplaskar|October 24, 2023
NEXT Insurance Set to Raise $100M+ in Late VC Funding Round

NEXT Insurance Set to Raise $100M+ in Late VC Funding Round

The digital agency caters to small businesses looking to quickly compare business insurance quotes.
By Cassie Sheets|October 23, 2023
High Premiums Keep Florida Homeowners Stuck with State’s Insurer of Last Resort

High Premiums Keep Florida Homeowners Stuck with State’s Insurer of Last Resort

Private insurers are meant to help the not-for-profit Citizens Property Insurance Corp. reduce its role. But homeowners are seeing sky-high premium offers.
By Evelyn Pimplaskar|October 19, 2023
Progressive Dropping 100K Home, Landlord Policies in Florida

Progressive Dropping 100K Home, Landlord Policies in Florida

Insurer is one of many curtailing business in or exiting the Sunshine State.
By Evelyn Pimplaskar|October 11, 2023
New Insurify Housing Market Report Reveals Top Markets to Watch

New Insurify Housing Market Report Reveals Top Markets to Watch

Cities in the Sun Belt continue to provide a promising future for new homebuyers, with cities in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina dominating most of the top 20 cities with home markets to watch.
By Cassie Sheets|September 5, 2023
Burglary Statistics 2026: Trends and Insights

Burglary Statistics 2026: Trends and Insights

Bakersfield, Lafayette, and Amarillo top the list of cities with the most home burglaries. Check to see if your home is located in these risky areas.
By Cassie Sheets|July 19, 2023
Healthy competition: Ranking the 25 largest home insurers in the US

Healthy competition: Ranking the 25 largest home insurers in the US

State Farm, Allstate, and Liberty Mutual top Insurify’s list of the largest homeowners insurance companies in America.
By Natalie McNeal|July 18, 2023
10 Cities with the Greatest Rise in Rent Prices in 2023

10 Cities with the Greatest Rise in Rent Prices in 2023

Price increases have eased since 2022, but rent hikes continue nationwide. Small to midsize cities, from Mobile to Madison, were most affected in 2023.
By Cassie Sheets|June 20, 2023
These regions see the worst wildfires

These regions see the worst wildfires

The Southwest, South, Pacific Northwest, and Northern Rockies see the most destructive wildfires. Check out which other regions made our list.
By Lauren Liebhaber|June 9, 2023
The 10 Cities Most Vulnerable to Flooding in the United States

The 10 Cities Most Vulnerable to Flooding in the United States

Miami, Hialeah, and Brooklyn top Insurify’s list of cities most prone to flood damage. Check out the full list for more insights.
By Amy Beardsley|May 10, 2023
Home Insurance and Dog Breed Restrictions: What to Know

Home Insurance and Dog Breed Restrictions: What to Know

Some insurance companies exclude certain dog breeds from coverage due to their history of aggressive behavior toward humans and other animals.
By Janet Berry-Johnson|April 20, 2023
States with the Fastest-Falling Home Prices

States with the Fastest-Falling Home Prices

Home prices have fallen for the last five months in Nevada, California, Utah, and Idaho. Check out the full list of states with the fastest-falling home prices.
By Sarah Archambault|March 15, 2023