Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.24% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 6.04% for a 20-year financed mortgage.  ...

You must factor in unrecoverable costs like mortgage interest, property taxes and repairs. Experts estimate maintenance alone costs 1% to 2% of a home’s value annually. Once you include these expenses ...

CheapInsurance.com reports that dwelling coverage often lags behind rising rebuild costs, emphasizing the need for regular audits to prevent underinsurance.

Insurers are quietly rewriting the rulebook for what it costs to protect your home, and the shift is not just about location ...