Home Insurance Knowledge

Homeowners insurance is a critical way to protect your biggest investment – your home. We’ll help you navigate the home insurance shopping process to find the best protection for your money.

Learn the Basics

How Much Homeowners Insurance Do You Need?

How Much Homeowners Insurance Do You Need?

You should consider the cost to rebuild your home, the value of your assets, and your risk tolerance to decide the amount of homeowners insurance you need.
How to Buy Home Insurance: A Guide for Homeowners (2026)

How to Buy Home Insurance: A Guide for Homeowners

To buy home insurance, figure out how much coverage you need, compare quotes from multiple insurers, and choose a policy that fits your home, budget, and lender requirements.
How to File a Home Insurance Claim in 7 Steps

How to File a Home Insurance Claim in 7 Steps

As you prepare to file an insurance claim, it’s essential to move quickly, document the damage, and contact your insurer.
Compare Home Insurance Quotes Side by Side (2026)

Compare Home Insurance Quotes Side by Side

Compare real-time home insurance quotes from top companies to find the best rate for coverage that’ll protect your home and personal belongings.
Why Is My Homeowners Insurance So Expensive?

Why Is My Homeowners Insurance So Expensive?

Inflation and natural disasters have increased the price of home insurance premiums across the country, but you can still find ways to save.
Average Cost of Homeowners Insurance (2026)

Average Cost of Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners in the U.S. pay an average of $2,604 per year for home insurance, but rates vary significantly by state, city, insurer, and coverage amount.

Insights

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.
10 Best Cities for Homebuyers With a Household Income of $75,000

10 Best Cities for Homebuyers With a Household Income of $75,000

Revitalization projects and inexpensive housing make these cities attractive to homebuyers on a budget.
To Rent or to Buy? The Top 10 Cities Where Each Option Provides the Best Value

To Rent or to Buy? The Top 10 Cities Where Each Option Provides the Best Value

Millions of Americans decide between renting or owning a home each year. The choice can be hard, though the financial math in these 20 cities makes it simpler.
Soaring Home Insurance Costs Could Push Homeowners Out of These 10 States

Soaring Home Insurance Costs Could Push Homeowners Out of These 10 States

Climate catastrophes are driving insurers and homebuyers out of high-risk areas like Florida, but the American dream of homeownership lives on in less disaster-prone states.
These are the Most Affordable Cities to Buy a House in 2022

These are the Most Affordable Cities to Buy a House in 2022

These 20 cities have the most affordable housing markets in 2022.
These Are the Best Cities for New Homebuyers in 2022

These Are the Best Cities for New Homebuyers in 2022

Insurify ranked the best city for new homebuyers in every state for 2022.
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Home Insurance by Perils

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Fire Damage?

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Fire Damage?

Most standard home insurance policies cover fire damage. But if you live in an area prone to wildfires, you may have trouble finding affordable coverage.
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.
Best Earthquake Insurance Companies

Best Earthquake Insurance Companies

California Earthquake Authority, Allstate, and American Family Insurance are among the best earthquake insurance companies for homeowners.
What Is Sinkhole Insurance and Who Needs It?

What Is Sinkhole Insurance and Who Needs It?

You may need sinkhole insurance if you live in at-risk states like Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.
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.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tornado Damage?

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tornado Damage?

Homeowners insurance covers tornado damage in most states. But homeowners in states at high risk of tornadoes might need additional coverage.

Latest Articles

When to Hire a Home Insurance Claim Lawyer (2026)

When to Hire a Home Insurance Claim Lawyer

Most homeowners can handle home insurance claims directly, but sometimes a lawyer can help negotiate a better settlement.
Condo Earthquake Insurance: What Condo Owners Should Know

Condo Earthquake Insurance: What Condo Owners Should Know

If you live in an area prone to seismic activity, a condo earthquake insurance policy provides essential protection that your condo master policy may not.
Best Earthquake Insurance Companies

Best Earthquake Insurance Companies

California Earthquake Authority, Allstate, and American Family Insurance are among the best earthquake insurance companies for homeowners.
Home Insurance for New Construction: What to Know in 2026

Home Insurance for New Construction: What to Know in 2026

Home insurance for new construction covers your home differently while it’s being built and after it’s complete. Choosing the right policy can help protect your investment.
Personal Liability Home Insurance: What It Covers and Why You Need It

Personal Liability Home Insurance: What It Covers and Why You Need It

Personal liability coverage protects your assets when accidents happen on your property or when you’re responsible for injuries or damage to others.
Insurance AI Under Fire for Alleged Racial Bias

Insurance AI Under Fire for Alleged Racial Bias

Bellwether lawsuit moves forward as insurance industry leaders rethink how it uses artificial intelligence.

Methodology

Insurify data scientists analyzed rates from more than 180 home insurance companies sourced directly from Insurify’s partner companies and Quadrant Information Services. Rates span all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and quote averages represent the mean price for a given coverage level and geographic area. To ensure data reliability, only insurers meeting minimum quote thresholds were included in the analysis.

Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for homeowners with no prior claims and good credit with a home construction year of 1980. The default coverage assumptions include:

Default Coverage Assumptions

  • Dwelling coverage: $300,000
  • Deductible: $1,000
  • Personal property limit: $25,000
  • Liability limit: $300,000

Additional data points beyond these default values are sourced from Insurify’s proprietary database. Rates are updated monthly.