Flood Coverage For Costly Homes

Flood Coverage For Costly Homes
Insurers are introducing new flood coverage designed to better protect high-end homeowners from the ravages of water damage. The coverage is designed to supplement -- or, in some cases, even replace -- traditional government-sold flood insurance, which is often inadequate for more affluent individuals.

Should You Tip The Contractor?
Should you tip the employees (and the contractor) or is the amount you pay for the project all that is expected? The answer: In many cases, you needn't shell out extra cash.

Housing-Bubble Talk Doesn't Scare Foreigners
Strong demand for mortgage-backed securities from investors world-wide is allowing American lenders to make more loans -- and riskier ones -- in a way that is helping prolong the boom in U.S. house prices.

Preparing Your Home For a Hurricane
While it may be too early to predict the damage costs of Hurricane Katrina, it's never too soon to protect your property from storm damage. Here's advice on where to start.