Climate change shapes where and how we live. That's why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. Weeks after wildfires burned more than 16,000 ...

With homeowners insurance costs now outpacing both inflation and auto insurance rate increases, more people than ever are shopping for new policies. In fact, according to J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Home ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

For years, Rodney and LaShonda Alexander used a collection of receptacles to catch rainwater that came through the leaky roof on their Pine Hills home. “We had coolers, mop buckets. We had so many of ...

Whether it's hurricanes in Florida, wildfires in California or severe storms in the Great Plains, escalating risks continue to drive insurers out of the market. Talk of inflation often revolves around ...

Another warm, dry winter has residents, fire departments and insurance providers worried in La Plata County. Insurance rates have more than doubled in Colorado since 2018, according to Colorado State ...

The outlook for new home construction and purchases appears brighter going into 2026. After contracting last year, housing stats are forecast to rise 3% this year. A few favorable factors are lining ...

Insurance companies use drones as an inexpensive way to conduct home inspections without paying an inspector to visit the property. While drones can be more cost-effective and increase the number of ...