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DECEMBER 25, 2023

Homeowners insurance costs an average of $1,820 a year, or about $152 a month, according to NerdWallet’s analysis. Our sample policy was for a 40-year-old homeowner with good credit, $300,000 of dwelling coverage, $300,000 of liability coverage and a $1,000 deductible. How much is home insurance in your state?

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APRIL 4, 2024

Cash-out refinances are generally best for big-ticket costs: Think home renovations or major debt consolidation. Many borrowers use the proceeds for the following reasons: Home improvement projects: You could use a cash-out refinance to renovate your home or add an addition, for example. There are no limitations.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Buying a home means you also need to buy something else: homeowners insurance. And while it may not be your biggest expense, how much you pay for insurance will affect your home ownership costs. The national average cost of home insurance is $1,820 a year, according to NerdWallet’s most recent rate analysis.

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DECEMBER 25, 2023

Buy Calculator considers one-time costs — closing costs and the down payment — and ongoing expenses, like property taxes, an HOA fee, home insurance, and private mortgage insurance, or PMI, which you pay if your down payment is less than 20% on a conventional mortgage. You can adjust all of those pre-filled areas.

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