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Colorado Flood Insurance: Complete Guide for Homeowners in 2026

Colorado Flood Insurance: Complete Guide for Homeowners in 2026

Homeowners in Colorado at risk of flooding can purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or a private insurance company.
By Anna Baluch|March 8, 2026
What Is Other Structures Coverage in Home Insurance?

What Is Other Structures Coverage in Home Insurance?

Other structures coverage protects permanent structures on your property, like a fence, shed, or freestanding garage.
By Anna Baluch|March 8, 2026
Landlord Insurance for Condos: What to Know

Landlord Insurance for Condos: What to Know

Landlord insurance covers damages and liability when you’re renting your property. Insuring your condo as a landlord is a little different since the entire structure isn’t yours to insure.
By Julia Taliesin|March 8, 2026
North Carolina Hurricane Insurance: What to Know

North Carolina Hurricane Insurance: What to Know

North Carolina experiences hurricanes on a regular basis, so homeowners should consider purchasing hurricane-related coverages.
By A.M. Steinbach|March 8, 2026
Home Insurance Coverage for Townhomes (2026)

Home Insurance Coverage for Townhomes

If you own a townhouse, mortgage lenders often require you to carry insurance. The type of townhome insurance you need may depend on your homeowners association.
By Sarah Sharkey|March 8, 2026
Hurricane Insurance: A Complete Guide for Homeowners

Hurricane Insurance: A Complete Guide for Homeowners

Hurricane insurance isn’t a stand-alone policy but multiple coverage types designed to protect your home from wind and water damage.
By Jess Ullrich|March 8, 2026
Condo Insurance vs. Homeowners Insurance: Learn the Differences

Condo Insurance vs. Homeowners Insurance: Learn the Differences

Condo and homeowners insurance serve the same purpose, protecting your home and belongings. But they differ greatly when it comes to coverage and cost.
By Joe Dyton|March 8, 2026
Recoverable Depreciation: What It Means for Your Home Insurance Claim

Recoverable Depreciation: What It Means for Your Home Insurance Claim

Recoverable depreciation is the portion of your insurance payout that your insurer withholds until you repair or replace damaged property.
By Janet Berry-Johnson|March 6, 2026
Vacation Home Insurance: Coverage, Costs, and How It Works

Vacation Home Insurance: Coverage, Costs, and How It Works

Farmers, Liberty Mutual, and Progressive are a few of the best companies for vacation home insurance.
By Jessica Martel|March 6, 2026
What Is Loss of Use Coverage in Homeowners Insurance?

What Is Loss of Use Coverage in Homeowners Insurance?

Loss of use coverage provides for you to live somewhere else in the event your home is unlivable. But there are other things you should know about this coverage.
By Catherine Collins|March 6, 2026
Survey: 45% of Homeowners Say Insurance Should Be Optional. Here’s the Price of Opting Out in Each State.

Survey: 45% of Homeowners Say Insurance Should Be Optional. Here’s the Price of Opting Out in Each State.

Lenders generally require homebuyers to carry home insurance. But nearly half of homeowners support making home insurance optional. Without insurance coverage, the average household would take on extreme long-term risk but save 13% or $281 on monthly housing payments.
By Matt Brannon|February 23, 2026
Insurance Premium Pressure: 57% Have Made Financial Sacrifices to Afford Home Insurance

Insurance Premium Pressure: 57% Have Made Financial Sacrifices to Afford Home Insurance

Most homeowners (59%) saw their insurance premiums increase in 2025. As costs rise, more than one quarter said they would drop home insurance if they could (28%).
By Matt Brannon|February 19, 2026
Consumer Complaints About Insurers Rose 7% in 2025

Consumer Complaints About Insurers Rose 7% in 2025

Auto and home insurance customers, specifically, filed 9.2% more complaints in 2025 than in 2024.
By Katie Powers|February 5, 2026
Flood Insurance Costs Could Soar 64% Without Government-Backed NFIP

Flood Insurance Costs Could Soar 64% Without Government-Backed NFIP

Nine in 10 Americans with flood insurance get their coverage through the heavily subsidized National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If the NFIP ends, Americans could see average flood insurance costs rise by about $600 annually.
By Matt Brannon|January 30, 2026
Risking It All: 1 in 6 Homeowners in the Most Climate-Vulnerable States Skip Home Insurance

Risking It All: 1 in 6 Homeowners in the Most Climate-Vulnerable States Skip Home Insurance

In the 10 states where average incomes are lowest, the rate rises to nearly 1 in 5 uninsured homes, indicating that affordability is also a factor.
By Julia Taliesin|January 30, 2026
Mandatory Wildfire Insurance in Nevada Goes Up in Smoke

Mandatory Wildfire Insurance in Nevada Goes Up in Smoke

New law allows insurers to remove wildfire coverage from standard home insurance policies to reduce premiums.
By Chris Schafer|January 28, 2026
Flood Insurance: What It Covers and Costs

Flood Insurance: What It Covers and Costs

Flood insurance costs $786 per year, on average, and can provide coverage for flood-related damages that traditional home insurance doesn’t cover.
By Kat Tretina|January 27, 2026
Over 1.1 Million California Homeowners Face Property Insurance Rate Hike

Over 1.1 Million California Homeowners Face Property Insurance Rate Hike

Under state program, insurers pledge to cover more high-risk homes in exchange for rate increases.
By Chris Schafer|January 26, 2026