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US homes are becoming uninsurable, study says. Here are 3 things states can do.
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (229+ words) As natural disasters drive up home insurance costs, states are in a position to curb a looming insurability crisis, a Natural Resources Defense Council report says. The United States is on the verge of a "home insurability crisis," according to…...
State Farm homeowners insurance rates to surge 27% in Illinois
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (326+ words) The move is part of a nationwide trend of premium hikes that's making housing even less affordable. Home insurance premiums in the U.S. soared 57% from 2019 to 2024, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, citing data from the Federal Home…...
Preparing manufactured homes for extreme weather: 5 barriers
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (660+ words) Zoning, financing and other regulations can leave this more affordable form of housing vulnerable. Some communities are addressing the risk. Don't miss tomorrow's smart cities industry news Preparing manufactured homes for extreme weather: 5 barriers Zoning, financing and other regulations can…...