Property insurance costs hit a record in 2025, and new data suggest higher premiums may be a significant factor behind mortgage delinquency rates.

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In Pensacola, Florida, homeowners pay nearly as much in property taxes and home insurance premiums as in mortgage payments.

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In a market already strained by rates and prices, homeowners insurance costs are creating a new divide. The data backs up recent findings from the Realtor.com® Housing and Climate Risk Report, which ...

Many homeowners and first-time buyers are surprised by rising property taxes and insurance, which can sharply increase monthly mortgage costs beyond principal and interest.

Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs. The average homeowner insurance premium is expected to rise ...

A Neighbors Bank report across nearly 450 metros found property taxes and homeowners insurance average 21% of monthly mortgage payments.

ICE estimates Q4 originations hit 1.44M as refis neared a 40% share, refi eligibility rose to 5.4M and average payments fell 8% to $2,063.