Home Prices on a Warming Planet

New research shows that climate change is beginning to erode home prices in the most disaster-prone areas of the United States. Here’s what to know.

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Frustrated With Your Home Insurer? Tell Us About It.

Help us track trends in the home insurance market by filling out this survey.

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California Fire Victims Urge State to Hold Insurers Accountable

“We thought we could trust the system,” said a homeowner in Altadena whose insurance policy was canceled only months before the January fires destroyed his home.

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California Promised Insurance Relief, But Delivered Loopholes

New regulations were supposed to ensure that homeowners in fire zones would have coverage available. But companies can still avoid serving many high-risk areas, a Times investigation found.

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Moving in Retirement? Here’s How to Minimize Regrets.

When retirees relocate, they think life will be cheaper, easier, sunnier — only to find some big disappointments. Here’s how to minimize mistakes.

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The Home Insurance Crisis Is Getting Even More Expensive

In California, a home insurance rate increase by State Farm is yet another sign of growing crisis driven by climate change.

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Losing Your Home Close to Retirement Age: What to Consider Before You Sell or Rebuild

Losing your home in a disaster when you’re at or near retirement age can derail your finances and jeopardize the funds you were counting on.

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A Personal Finance Reporter Ponders His Own Climate Change Risk

A Times reporter co-wrote a guide to buying a home in an era of record heat, floods and billion-dollar disasters.

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Your Home Is Vulnerable to Extreme Weather. Here’s How to Protect It.

Here are some tips on how to defend your home against floodwaters, dangerous winds and wildfires.

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How Can I Lower Climate Risks When Buying a House?

The danger from extreme weather is growing, and so are insurance costs. Here’s what to know.

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