Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

As famed surrealist writer Franz Kafka was once believed to say: "Better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have." And while insurance can feel like a logistical nuisance for homeowners, its ...

Homeowners insurance can protect the large investment you've made in your home. After all, the average sales price of houses ...

Homeowners insurance is meant to protect your biggest investment, but in recent years, many homeowners have felt let down by rising premiums and shrinking coverage. Consumer Reports, in response, has ...

Why we chose it: If you’re looking for a basic homeowners insurance policy with affordable premiums, AIG likely isn’t for you. But if you own multiple properties, have a million-dollar-plus home or ...

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Nearly two-thirds (71%) of homeowners say the cost of their homeowners insurance has increased over the past few years, according to a 2026 survey from the Pew Research Center, including 42% who said ...