10+ hour, 31+ min ago  (378+ words) Understanding your home warranty CHARLOTTE — A broken appliance or a major home system can get expensive fast. A home warranty may help cover repair costs, but Consumer Reports says these plans may not protect as much as many homeowners expect....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (344+ words) CHARLOTTE — Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive, even for people who haven’t filed a claim. Consumer Reports says weather-related losses and inflation are helping drive premiums higher, with home insurance costs rising an average of 24% over the last three years....

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (351+ words) A northeast Charlotte homeowner, who asked not to be identified, says hail damaged her roof last year. She says a roof company went door to door in her neighborhood, offering to fix her roof and she agreed. “In a world…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (549+ words) New homeowners know that home insurance is an important (and often required) policy for home purchases. But did you know that a home warranty is also vital to protecting your most important asset? A home warranty offers budget protection against…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (645+ words) Homeowners across the country face a tough reality. Home insurance rates continue to climb faster than ever before. This is especially true in disaster-prone areas. As a result, many homeowners are asking the same question: Why are rates rising so…...