homeowners insurance

For nearly two years, Hector Figueroa has been living with constant reminders of the damage to his home. Outside, sandbags that once held a protective tarp remain on the roof. Inside, he showed NBC 6 some of the rotted wood on the ceiling, water damage he says was caused by a spring storm. “I like things to be exactly where it…

NBC 6’s Alina Machado spoke to an insurance attorney about the property claims lawsuits filed last year.

For nearly 16 years, Linda Marshall has enjoyed living in her Deerfield Beach home. It’s a place full of memories with her late husband. “At my age, we live on memories,” she said. It’s why Marshall wants to live there for the rest of her life. “I want them to carry me out of here,” she said. “We’ve created...

NBC 6’s Alina Machado has the latest on the trials and tribulations homeowners face amid the current property insurance crisis.

They are stories of hardship and worry. Since March, dozens of viewers have participated in an NBC 6 online survey about the challenges they’re facing in keeping their homes protected. Ann from Broward wrote, “Can’t keep affording these increases.” Richard R. from Miami-Dade said, “Lender placed insurance forcing me out of my home of 25 years.” Elizabeth from Miami-Dade wrote,...

NBC 6’s Alina Machado has the latest on what hardships local homeowners are facing amid the property insurance crisis.

NBC 6 Responds is hearing from dozens of South Florida homeowners who are facing soaring renewal rates or policy cancellations.

NBC 6 Responds is hearing from dozens of South Florida homeowners who are facing soaring renewal rates or policy cancellations.

More than three-quarters of new homeowners said in a survey they ended up having an unexpected cost in the first year of ownership.

People looking to buy a home for the first time face a steep learning curve. Here are some of the basics from experts in the field.

If you just moved into your new home or are hoping to buy a house soon, you may need to spend more soon on an unexpected repair, a recent survey suggests.

Making sure your biggest investment is properly protected may cost you more.

Across the United States, thousands of people struggle with mold growth in their homes. It can cause numerous health issues and help can be hard to find.

After the past year, many people are considering holiday parties this year, but many people have been sued after hosting parties with alcohol and someone got hurt in a crash. NBC 6’s Alina Machado tells us whether more insurance can help.

Winter weather — snow, ice, freezing or flooding — can cause expensive damage to your home, although some of it may be preventable.

Recent storms that have caused widespread damage serve as a reminder to homeowners everywhere to be sure they have sufficient insurance.

“No question that this is the most substantive change to the program going back to 1968,” said FEMA’s David Maurstad.

When Dulce Suarez-Resnick’s homeowners’ insurance policy was up for renewal, she had to figure out how to try to offset the increase she saw in her notice. “I had a 40% rate increase and I couldn’t go to any other insurance company because technically to them, my 20-year-old roof is too old,” she said. “So I had to increase...

If you noticed your homeowners insurance renewal is higher than last year – you’re not alone. NBC 6’s Alina Machado reports

As the threat of extreme weather grows, some older Americans are shifting their retirement plans. Here’s how climate change may impact retirees.