Is a fixer-upper or move-in ready home better? A recent Hippo survey reveals why the fixer-upper dream is fading, as well as its impact on the housing market.

Is Your Fixer-Upper a Mistake? 1 in 5 U.S. Homeowners Said Yes

Knowing the most expensive home repairs to watch in 2025 can save you thousands. Learn about foundation, roof, electrical, and HVAC costs & how to prepare.

The 9 Most Expensive Home Repairs to Watch Out for in 2025

Hippo’s claims concierge team ensures you obtain the most effective resolution as quickly as possible. A homeowners insurance policy protects your home and possessions in the case of loss due to a covered peril including but not limited to fire, water, burglary and even equipment breakdown and service line damage. Purchasing a policy is an important first step, but what actually happens when disaster strikes and you experience a loss? The claims process varies from one insurance company to the next. At Hippo, we strive to make filing claims easy and painless, just like how we’ve tailored our policies to include coverage that matches modern homeowner’s needs and developed a streamlined questionnaire to help customers obtain a quote in under 60-seconds and a policy in 4 minutes. If you were to contact the toll-free Hippo claims line, you’d reach a first reports representative who will help you submit a claim. Unlike most other insurance companies who are wary to set expectations they may not be able to meet, the Hippo Claims Team will explain the claims process so you understand each step in the process. We’ll help with filling out forms, itemizing damaged contents and referring trusted repair technicians …

All About the Hippo Claims Process

Without proactive maintenance, cold weather can cost thousands in home repairs. Get expert tips to help prevent costly disasters before temperatures drop.

From Gutters to Foundations: How Cold Weather Weakens Homes

Buying your first home? Discover 6 common maintenance and insurance mistakes new homeowners make and how to protect your investment with smart planning.

5 Costly New Homeowner Maintenance Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

State of Suburbia: Where Suburban Development is Surging

With home repair scams on the rise, knowing the signs of common scams and fraudulent contractors can help you protect your home and your investment.

Confronting Home Repair Scams: Experts Weigh In on How To Protect Yourself

Discover why storm-proof roofing is the new standard for resilient homes and how tech and design innovations help owners stay ahead of extreme weather.

Storm-Proof Roofing: Stronger  Protection for Modern Homes

90% of homeowners want flexible spaces, and 86% will pay more for them. Our survey reveals the preferences of over 2,000+ homeowners who are asking for more out of their homes.

94% of New Construction Homeowners Are Willing to Pay More for Flex Spaces

Avoid costly repairs and ensure you’re covered with smart summer prep. Use these home appliance maintenance tips to protect your appliances from seasonal strain.

Home Appliance Maintenance Tips To Help You Avoid Summer Meltdowns

Our survey of 2,000+ U.S. homeowners exposes backyard safety risks and shares how to bridge the gap between proactive maintenance habits and insurance considerations.

Backyard Safety Gap: 66% Overlook Insurance When Installing Outdoor Amenities

The best time to get a deal on a home is early fall. But each season has its trade-offs. Discover the best time to buy a house for your unique circumstances.

When Is the Best Time To Buy a House? Expert Tips for Homebuyers

Explore the best and worst states for climate change in 2025 using our custom methodology that analyzes risk, insurance costs, and housing market trends.

Hippo Resilience Report: Best States for Climate Change

Learn the most common grill-related house hazards and get expert-backed tips on how to choose, maintain, and safely operate your grill at home.

Avoid Costly Insurance Claims: Grilling Accidents Cause Nearly 10,000 Fires Annually

Discover how American suburbs are evolving with smart technology, sustainable design, and shifting buyer preferences—and what it means for homebuilders shaping tomorrow’s communities.

Future of American Suburbs: Redefining Where (and How) We Live

92% of homeowners fear extreme weather damage, and 88% would pay more for disaster-resilient homes. See what features they want and how builders can respond.

Homebuyers Want Disaster-Resilient Homes and 88% Will Pay More for Them

If you’re tired of paying rent and are considering homeownership, here are 5 signs you're ready to buy your first home.

5 Signs You’re Ready to Buy Your First Home

Discover revealing year-over-year trends in how homeowners are preparing for extreme weather in 2025, plus expert tips to protect your home and finances.

Homeowners vs. Extreme Weather: Year-Over-Year Trends [2025]

Explore cutting-edge solutions for fire-safe construction, from 3D-printed homes to fungi-based materials and nano-enhanced composites. Discover how these innovations are building a more fire-resilient future.

Cutting-Edge Solutions for Fire-Safe Construction

Today’s homeowners are prioritizing practicality over luxury. See what features top their dream home lists—and what they’re willing to sacrifice to afford them.

2025 Dream Home Must-Haves: Practical, Flexible, and Built to Last

Master-planned communities feature shared amenities and HOA oversight, shaping home values, risk factors, and insurance considerations for builders and buyers.

Master-Planned Communities: Perks, Costs, and Insurance Coverage

See how homebuilders can use AI and data to personalize the customer journey, boost engagement, and increase home sales.

Personalization in Homebuilding: Leveraging AI to Sell More Homes

Explore tips for fire-resistant homes, like material selection, defensible space creation, and other innovative solutions to enhance home safety and resilience.

Built to Last: Insights for Designing Fire-Resistant Homes

Explore key homebuilding trends shaping 2025: 1. Smaller homes 2. Modular construction 3. Sustainable homebuilding 4. Extreme weather considerations, and more.

6 Homebuilding Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond

New builds vs. existing homes: How do homeowner priorities differ? Our survey reveals 2025 insights on ROI, disaster preparedness, and maintenance habits.

Understanding the Modern Homeowner: New Construction vs. Existing Homes

Discover how partnering with a digital-first insurance company like Hippo can streamline the homebuying process. Learn how homebuilders can integrate seamless, tech-driven insurance solutions to enhance customer experience, reduce delays, and simplify closings for new construction buyers.

Partnering with a Digital-First Insurer to Streamline and Enhance the Homebuying Experience

Are home improvements are tax deductible? Read our guide for the answer and to learn which home improvement projects have potential tax benefits.

Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? Guide to Tax Benefits

Discover how climate-proofing your home can save money and protect your property from costly damage. Learn about wildfire defense, flood prevention, and more.

How to Help Climate Change at Home

Protect your home from damage. Learn how to fireproof your home with actionable tips on home hardening, ember-proofing, and more to reduce your wildfire risk.

How To Fireproof Your Home + Fire Safety Checklist

From rising regret rates to DIY booms, the 2024 Housepower Report reveals key trends to help homeowners navigate the new year and take control of their domain.

Hippo Housepower Report: Home Protection Priorities in 2025

Stay warm and save on energy this winter with our 12 tips for a cozy, efficient home. Learn how to cut heating costs while keeping your home comfortable.

12 Winter Energy-Saving Tips For a Cozy and Efficient Home

69% of U.S. homeowners report winter-related storm damage. Discover common hazards, their costs, and how to winterize your home to help avoid costly surprises.

Battling the Elements: 69% of US Homes Damaged by Winter Storms

Discover how new communities reduce homeowners' insurance claims with smart planning, emergency access, storm resilience, and enhanced security.

How New Communities Help to Lower the Risk of Homeowners Claims

Planning to age in place? Learn how to modify your home and review insurance needs with an aging in place checklist, helping you stay comfortable and prepared.

Aging in Place Checklist: Home Safety and Insurance Tips

Discover how Hippo’s New Homes Program makes new homeownership more affordable with flexible, cost-effective insurance tailored for newly built homes. Learn how we bridge the affordability gap and help buyers achieve their dreams.

How Hippo Makes New Homeownership More Affordable

Concerned about mold in your home? Learn to spot the signs early and take action to prevent damage and health risks with our comprehensive mold detection guide.

Hidden Hazards: 13 Signs of Mold in Your House and How To Fix Them

Discover how 53% of new construction homeowners plan to use insurance savings for builder upgrades. Read on for additional insights from our latest survey.

The Hippo New Homes Insights Report

Discover how residential construction is evolving to withstand extreme weather and climate change, using resilient design, sustainable practices, and smart technology.

Building for the Future: How Residential Construction is Adapting to Weather and Climate Change

Prepare yourself before hurricanes strike: 1. Know your risk 2. Plan your evacuation 3. Make a safety kit 4. Inventory your home 5. Flood-proof your home …

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Read on to discover how spooky sounds and smells often hide serious home maintenance issues. Learn key findings from our 2024 Halloween Property Damage Survey.

Is Your Home Haunted … Or Just Hiding Serious Repairs?

Hippo expands its New Homes Program in CA, FL, and TX, adding Perry and Van Daele Homes. By year’s end, the program will offer insurance access for nearly 50,000 new homes.

Hippo Expands Home Builder Access to New Homes Program in California, Florida and Texas

Explore the challenges homebuyers continue to face, even with lower interest rates, and how builders and lenders can help address them with smart solutions

Even with Lower Interest Rates, Homebuyers May Still Face Challenges 

Prepare your home this season with our fall home maintenance checklist. From roof to gutters, ensure essential tasks are done before temperatures dip.

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: 23 To-Dos + Downloadable

Discover how master planned communities and embedded insurance solutions work together to streamline the homebuying process and protect new homeowners

Master-Planned Communities: The Perfect Fit for Embedded Insurance

More than half (58%) of DIY projects go over budget. Discover essential tips to help avoid common pitfalls and how insurance could help safeguard your efforts.

The Hidden Cost of DIY: 58% of Homeowners Blow Their Budget

Survey finds young homeowners are most concerned about the impact of natural disasters on their homes. See how to help prepare your property.

Young Homeowners Fear Natural Disasters Most, Despite Preparation

Learn how embedded insurance solutions help loan officers streamline their workflows, reducing friction and enhancing the closing process for new homebuyers

Simplifying Loan Officer Workflows with Embedded Insurance

Discover how embedded insurance streamlines the new home closing process, providing buyers with fast, seamless coverage while reducing stress for builders and lenders.

Streamlining New Home Closings with Embedded Insurance

Avoid these common home renovation mistakes: 1. Forgetting to confirm insurance coverage 2. Underestimating project scope 3. Ignoring necessary permits …

13 Costly Home Renovation Mistakes To Avoid

How much do you know about home fires? Check out our list of house fire statistics to get familiar with the causes and learn to prevent fires in your home.

27 U.S. House Fire Statistics + Tips to Help Protect Your Home [2024]

Learn how strategic partnerships between builders and insurers are addressing Florida homeowners' concerns, offering solutions to the state’s unique insurance challenges.

Addressing Florida Homeowner Concerns through Insurance and Builder Partnerships

Survey found nearly a third of U.S. homeowners had property damage from summer plumbing issues. Dive into more data to help avoid sending money down the drain.

Survey: 66% of Homeowners Experience Summer Plumbing Issues

Get the best value from your homeowners insurance with discounts you may not know about. Discover tips to reduce your premiums and increase savings.

Top Homeowners Insurance Discounts Unveiled [Save Big]

Dive into summer with critical pool safety tips: Review your homeowners coverage, install a pool safety fence, store pool chemicals in a cool, dry place…

11 Pool Safety Tips for a Worry-Free Summer [Free Checklist]

Our survey reveals that 75% of “very knowledgeable” homeowners experience heat-related home damage. Discover more data and tips to protect your home.

Burning Issue: 41% of Homeowners Surveyed Experience Heat-related Home Damage Due to Summer Weather

Confused about home upgrades? This guide prioritizes the best ROI home improvements and risk prevention to make your home projects both valuable and secure.

Critical Home Maintenance Upgrades: 5 Best ROI Home Improvements in 2024

Learn about the top ways to save on your electric bill this summer and keep your home energy-efficient while the weather is still cool in the spring.

How To Save on Your Electric Bill: 10 DIY-Able Ways To Save This Summer

Check out our survey results to learn how on-demand expert advice and support can help with the maintenance challenges homeowners face.

Report: Where Homeowners Turn for Maintenance Advice in 2024

Experiencing weird smells in the house? Our guide explains common household smells, prevention strategies to implement, and potential underlying issues.

6 Weird Smells In Your House And How To Prevent Them

This year is the summer of home maintenance for many homeowners. Read our survey findings to learn about potential challenges with upkeep this year and how homeowners plan to tackle tasks.

2024 Pre-Summer Check-in Survey: Exploring Homeowner Preparations

Dealing with cracks in the walls or ceilings of your home? Our guide explains their potential causes and whether or not they could signal a larger problem.

The Cracks in the Walls Homeowners Shouldn’t Ignore

Our homes now do double- and triple-duty as remote offices and schools for homeowners. Some trends have emerged! Here are some of the top trends in 2022.

Home Improvement Trends in 2024

Check out our 2024 financial goals survey to learn how much homeowners have saved, their financial goals, and what compromises they’re making to get there.

Unlocking the American Dream: 2024 Financial Goals Report

Check out our survey results to learn more about how well-versed homeowners are about extreme weather-related insurance coverage.

Severe Weather Prep Report: How Homeowners Are Bracing for Costs

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist To Prep for 2024 Spring Weather

Not sure how much to budget for home maintenance? Read our guide to learn about the steps you can take and tips for setting aside money for your home.

How Much To Budget for Home Maintenance

When buying a home, it’s important to understand the latest tech and smart home trends. Learn what to look for with our expert guide.

7 Smart Home Trends For 2024

Check out our survey results to see what regrets homeowners have and what they want to get right this year.

Nearly a Third of Homeowners Regret Delaying Maintenance—and Want To Do Better in 2024

Read our list of easy home improvement projects to upgrade your space with simple, budget-friendly ideas. We cover projects both in and outside of the home.

DIY Home Upgrades and Projects for All Homeowners

Learn about 2023 homeownership trends and homeowners’ outlook for 2024.

Hippo’s Annual Housepower Report

Not all high wind events become hurricanes or tornadoes, yet high winds can be a headache for homeowners and occasionally result in property damage. Most homes can withstand gusts up to 40 or 50 miles per hour, but severe weather winds have been known to exceed 100 miles per hour. This has made extreme wind and hail account for the largest share of property damage claims in the U.S between 2013 and 2017.

Protecting your Home from High Winds & Hail

Read our water damage prevention tips guide to learn how to help protect your home. We include tips on what to check and what tech to consider.

10 Water Damage Prevention Tips for a Safe and Dry Home

Check out our winter home maintenance checklist to learn what 10 tasks you should tackle to prepare your home for the season.

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist for a Cozy Home in 2024

Protecting your home while on vacation doesn’t need to be complicated. Read our guide to learn about crucial to-dos to complete before leaving on a trip.

Protecting Your Home While On Vacation - 6 Preparation Tips

The holidays are a common time for accidents and other threats. Read our list of holiday home safety tips to help protect your home this season.

11 Holiday Home Safety Tips for a Secure and Festive Season [+ Free Safety Checklist]

Read our guide to learn about common house-settling noises, their causes, and practical solutions for homeowners.

14 House-Settling Noises Homeowners Should Know

How do homeowners approach preparedness? Check out the results of our survey to learn more about how homeowners manage proactive maintenance.

Hippo 2023 Homeowner Preparedness Pulse Report

What’s coming in between homeowners and extreme weather precautions? Read on to learn about homeowners' obstacles and how that’s affecting their homes.

52% of Homeowners Ignored Extreme Weather Risks Before Buying—Now Emergency Funds Are at the Forefront

What are homeowners prioritizing this summer? Read our survey results to learn how they're tackling their to-do lists and prepping for the unexpected.

Hippo Summer Home Safety Guide: Help Protect Your Investment & Prevent Unexpected Costs with Essential Maintenance

Check out our survey results to learn about the top spring cleaning mistakes homeowners will make this year.

Top Spring Cleaning Mistake Homeowners Will Make This Year – Skipping Critical Home Maintenance

Learn how homeowners are responding to essential maintenance during a shifting economy with our 2022 Hippo Housepower Report.

2022 Hippo Housepower Report: How Homeowners are Responding to Essential Maintenance During a Shifting Economy

Read our guide to get an idea of what your first year as a homeowner can look like and what you can plan to accomplish throughout the year.

What to Expect Your First Year After Buying a House

Hippo is excited to finally make our way to Massachusetts to help those in the Bay State crush homeownership.

Hippo Greets Massachusetts

Check out our 2022 Homeowner Preparedness Report to learn how supply chain issues and inflation have impact homeowners and their responsibilities.

Hippo 2022 Homeowner Preparedness Report: How Supply Chain Issues and Inflation Impact Homeowners & Their Responsibilities

We're excited to offer homeowners a new breed of insurance through Hippo Insurance Services to the current and future homeowners of North Carolina.

Hippo Stomps Into North Carolina

Should you renovate or move? Our five questions to ask yourself will help you make this life-changing decision so you can keep crushing homeownership.

Is It Time to Renovate or Move? 5 Questions To Ask

Are you prepared in the event of a flood? Be proactive and learn how to keep floodwater out of your house with these DIY prevention tips from Hippo.

How to Keep Floodwater out of Your House to Protect Your Property

Proactive cleaning can help you crush homeownership. Follow these tips on how to sustainably deep clean your house to prevent issues before they can happen.

How to Sustainably Deep Clean Your House: A Room by Room Guide

Former American Family Enterprise and Homesite Insurance executive brings operational talent and technical prowess to enhance Hippo’s claims experience.

Hippo Names Keith Simard Vice President of Property Claims

Upgrading your outdoor space takes time and money, but it’s a great way to make the most of your property — and set your home up for stronger resale.

10 Ways to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space This Summer

The Fourth of July is one of the most exciting holidays of the year — and one of the most dangerous. Read on for tips to keep your family and home safe!

Hippos 4th of July Safety Tips to Help Protect Your Home

Celebrate Earth Day with These Easy Ways to Be a Green Homeowner

Is my house in a flood zone? Learn how to find out and what steps you can take.

Is My House In a Flood Zone? Why it Matters and How to Find Out

We're excited to launch Hippo and our proactive approach to home insurance to the current and future homeowners of New York.

Live from New York, it’s Hippo!

Read our guide to learn how climate change can impact your current future home. We cover tips for homebuyers and current homeowners.

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Climate Change and Their Home

Learn more about the current real estate market and how to position yourself for success during peak home buying season

Heading out for the day? Look no further than our guilt-free guide on leaving your dog home alone while at work to help curb separation anxiety.

A Guilt-Free Guide to Leaving Your Dog Home Alone While at Work

Supply chain problems and record-high inflation have a massive impact on almost every industry and market. Learn how they impact the housing market.

How Will Supply Chain Issues and Inflation Impact Home Buying in 2022?

Working on an old house restoration project? Learn what grants, loans, and other financing options are available to help get historic homes back to their former glory.

Historic Home Restoration: Your Guide to Grants + Renovations

Discover the top 20 best places to live in the U.S. as our planet begins to deal with climate change and global warming.

20 Best Cities for Climate Change in 2022

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