As Texas lawmakers debate property tax relief and exemptions, another urgent affordability issue is on the rise: skyrocketing homeowners insurance premiums. In 2024 alone, home insurance rates in Texas rose by 22%, according to the Texas Department of Insurance, as reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. These increases are pricing out prospective buyers and pushing...Read More

How did we get here? All homeowner’s insurance policies have a provision, which provides that any payments for damages to the dwelling must include the insured’s mortgage company as a payee on the check. The mortgage lender is included on the check to protect the lender to make sure the insured repairs the property (the...Read More