Digital insurance marketplace Matic grows mortgage clientele
With new clients including USA Mortgage and New American Funding, Matic says it's doing business with more than 100 lenders and servicers that together process 20% of U.S. home loans
by Matt Carter Apr 19
3 multimillion-dollar mansions are at risk of sliding into the Pacific
Three mansions worth $12M to $16M are at risk of falling into the ocean after a post-storm landslide, sparking conversations about climate change and rising home insurance costs
by Marian McPherson Feb 14
RESAAS steps up in midst of Florida insurance crisis
The ever-evolving technology and business services company is offering an 'accessible, affordable and award-winning' home insurance plan for agents to offer clients in Florida
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 29
Americans are moving into flood-prone cities at alarming rate: Data
Migration into flood- and wildfire-prone counties has more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a Redfin analysis of domestic migration data released Monday
by Ben Verde Jul 24
Buyers will face a 271% premium for beach views in this Florida city
Tequesta, Florida, the northernmost town in the Miami metro area, commands the highest beach-view property premium compared to non-beach-view homes in the area, says Casago study
by Lillian Dickerson May 15
Another home insurer pulls out of Florida as crisis intensifies
United Property Casualty and Insurance Co. announced plans to withdraw home insurance business from Florida, the latest withdrawal of a large-scale home insurer from the state
by Ben Verde Aug 30
Insurers end coverage for thousands of luxury homes in California
State regulator doesn't allow home insurance companies to set rates based on estimated future losses from climate change risks
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 20
Zyyah is a home inventory management app with a clever upsell
This iPhone app also analyzes your insurance policy to look for coverage gaps based on your inventory lists, and then offers additional coverage plans
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 15
These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home
It costs about 242% more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining US states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
Inman Interactive: Explore where US housing costs are highest
This interactive map compares the costs for a typical homeowner in each county in the nation, beyond the principal and interest on their loan
by Daniel Houston Jun 9
Orchard expands to 4 new markets in the Southeast
The company is already operating in its newest market Houston and will begin offering its services in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham and Washington, DC
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
How smart home tech can offer discounts to home insurance
This week, find out how smart home systems can help homeowners save money on their insurance and the most common claims insurance brokers see — plus some proactive tips to take
by Brandon Doyle Nov 20
One simple thing sellers can do to offer buyers peace of mind
Ben Joseph and David Moreno of Liberty Home Guard explain the importance of home warranties when selling a home
by Marian McPherson May 1
Home insurance marketplace Young Alfred nabs $10M
Startup says it's exploring 'uncharted territory' by allowing homeowners to purchase coverage without a phone call
by Teke Wiggin Oct 28
Realtor.com launches 3 new affordability tools for buyers
The tools, available on iOS, Android and desktop, provide buyers with a detailed estimate of what it will financially take to own a home
by Marian McPherson Aug 20