Homeowners insurance is meant to protect your biggest investment, but in recent years, many homeowners have felt let down by rising premiums and shrinking coverage. Consumer Reports, in response, has ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

Melissa Hudson says she was stunned last year when the insurance premiums on her home in Port Orchard, Wash., shot up 40 percent—even though she’d intentionally bought a home at low risk for fire, ...

Consumer advocates propose a bill of rights. Plus, expert tips on how to protect yourself and your home in the meantime. CR partnered with consumer and industry organizations to develop a Homeowners ...