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Homeowners insurance costs will continue rising, growing by a total of 16% nationwide in the next 2 years, experts say.

Homeowners insurance is essential for protecting the asset that’s probably your biggest investment. While most states don’t require it by law, mortgage lenders typically make it a condition of your ...

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