More-and-more people are choosing to go without home insurance for natural disasters for one reason or another. Click through for more on this emerging trend.
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"Understanding all the costs that come with homeownership can not only impact a buyer's budget, but the type of home they shop for, too," said Zillow home trends expert Amanda Pendleton.
Read More »Homeownership Rate Among Millennials Picking Up
The percentage of adults who became homeowners by age 30 for millennials is under 30%, but for the first time, more than half of first-time buyers are millennials.
Read More »Insuring Expensive Homes Getting More Expensive
A new report has found that homeowners in South Carolina are paying the most for homeowners insurance with a policy of at least $500,000.
Read More »Insurance Rates Can Jump 21% After a Claim
North Carolina is the most expensive state to be sued in, with insurance rates increasing 38% or $529 more a year. This is followed by Alaska and Maine, where rates increased by 33%.
Read More »Homeowners’ Insurance Could As Much As Double for Borrowers With Poor Credit, Study Finds
Credit scores have become an increasingly important rating factor when it comes to how much a consumer pays for homeowner's insurance. According to a new insuranceQuotes.com study, homeowners with low credit scores pay twice as much for homeowner's insurance compared to those with excellent credit.
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