5+ hour, 56+ min ago  (332+ words) Why integrating insurance earlier is becoming a competitive advantage for builders These challenges are doing more than delaying closings. Millions of homeowners are uninsured, underinsured or completely priced out of securing coverage. Homeowners insurance premiums rose 8. 5% in 2025 after an 18% increase…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (867+ words) A landmark deal expands embedded insurance capabilities, aiming to ease closings, manage climate risk, and restore buyer trust. When the news broke that Westwood Insurance Agency had acquired Hippo's U. S. homebuilder distribution business, it might have seemed like just another reshuffling…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1591+ words) The 2026 spring housing market is fragmented, with resilient demand masked by incentives and affordability challenges, and pockets of strength. Builders who rely on real-time data, disciplined land strategy and customer-driven product are outperforming." AI Summary Spring selling seasons " in fondly…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (847+ words) The GSEs announced updates to condo insurance rules, including more flexibility on replacement costs and deductibles. Limited and streamlined condo reviews end Aug. 3, and reserve requirements rise from 10% to 15% by 2027." AI Summary Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last week enacted…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (668+ words) On Wednesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac adopted extensive changes to their requirements for approvals of condominium projects that are eligible for their loan purchase." The changes created more flexibility and affordability with respect to replacement cost and deductible requirements…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (795+ words) Housing Wire: What specific mitigation (building and neighborhood resiliency) features are now showing a clear correlation with lower premiums or improved insurability across Westwood's portfolio data? In some higher-risk areas, we are also seeing mitigation shift from a "nice-to-have" to…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (360+ words) Planet Insurance Agency is partnering with Goosehead Insurance to offer customers access to policies from more than 200 carriers. The move comes as homeowners insurance premiums rise across the U. S. " AI Summary Planet Insurance Agency announced Thursday that it has entered into…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (850+ words) Rising home insurance costs are intensifying housing affordability pressures, with premiums up 24% since 2021 and most homeowners expecting further increases in 2026. Nearly half say insurance heavily influences buying decisions, while climate risks, modest home price growth and persistently high mortgage rates…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1301+ words) Rising premiums and climate risk make insurance transparency a key factor in buyer decisions and brand trust. In today's market, the buyer standing in your model home isn't just asking, "Can I afford this?" They're questioning: "Will anyone insure it…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (591+ words) Why insurers are charging more, homeowners are paying more and what it means for affordability The cost of home insurance in the United States rose by ~89% between 2014 and 2025, as rapidly climbing home prices, more frequent extreme weather events and inflation…...