Florida Home Insurance Costs Up 18%: One Man's Story
Published on Β· Source: finance.yahoo.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowA Florida man paid off his home two months before Hurricane Milton caused severe roof damage, leaving him without insurance costs to cover repairs. Florida's home insurance rates increased by 18% in 2025 compared to 2024, with an average cost of $8,292, the highest in the U.S. Nationally, the 2025 average is $2,948. About one in five homes in Florida are uninsured, despite a high risk of climate-related disasters, marking a significant financial risk for homeowners. This highlights the importance for investors in real estate to consider the increasing cost of home insurance.
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