State offers $10,000 grants for hurricane-resistant roofs Fortified roofs can cut hurricane damage by up to 70% New tax deductions and credits expand homeowner incentives Over 5,400 Louisiana homes ...

As if homeowners weren't facing enough homeowners insurance difficulties today, one Louisiana law could leave consumers ...

New Orleans has quietly adopted a key change to local building rules to require permits for new roofs, a long-discussed idea that advocates hope will alleviate the home insurance crisis by giving ...

NEW ORLEANS — Lawmakers were busy casting votes and making final decisions Sunday in Baton Rouge as this year's legislative session winds down. Affordable housing advocates hope they see noticeable ...

NEW ORLEANS — A new round of the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program opens next week, offering homeowners a chance to secure up to $10,000 for a stronger roof. This initiative is designed to combat ...

With an average annual premium of $6,274, Louisiana homeowners have the highest true cost of home insurance at 10.78 percent of household income. Based on a median annual income of $77,719, the ...

Insurance premiums are rising fast in the parts of the United States most exposed to climate-related disasters like wildfires and hurricanes. New research shows that, as insurance has sharply pushed ...

As homeowners insurance premiums hit record highs, homebuyers are growing increasingly concerned about their ability to afford them. The average single-family homeowner is now paying almost $2,370 a ...

Bankrate's home insurance affordability ranking: Extreme weather and poor credit are affordability barriers The national average cost of home insurance is $2,470 per year, or $206 per month. Highest ...