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Kin’s 2026 Midyear Homeownership Report: Rising costs, a frozen market, and homeowners under pressure

Kin’s 2026 Midyear Homeownership Report: Rising costs, a frozen market, and homeowners under pressure

37% of Georgia homeowners say Hurricane Helene changed their views on owning a home in the state

37% of Georgia homeowners say Hurricane Helene changed their views on owning a home in the state

Hurricane Helene reshaped how Georgia homeowners view risk, insurance, and affordability. See what the data reveals about the road ahead.

More than 1 in 3 Texas homeowners say it was 'somewhat' or 'very' difficult to find insurance coverage

More than 1 in 3 Texas homeowners say it was 'somewhat' or 'very' difficult to find insurance coverage

New data reveals 37% of Texas homeowners struggle to find affordable Texas home insurance. See our study on rising costs & severe weather.

Kin’s 2026 women homeowners trend report

Kin’s 2026 women homeowners trend report

1 in 3 American homeowners could be overpaying for insurance — here’s why

1 in 3 American homeowners could be overpaying for insurance — here’s why

Kin’s 2026 Homeownership Trends Report

Kin’s 2026 Homeownership Trends Report

60% of California homeowners have struggled to find affordable home insurance over the last three years

60% of California homeowners have struggled to find affordable home insurance over the last three years

More than half of American homeowners say “debt freedom” has replaced homeownership as the American Dream

More than half of American homeowners say “debt freedom” has replaced homeownership as the American Dream

75% of American homeowners say home renovation TV shows make DIY projects look “easier and cheaper” than reality

75% of American homeowners say home renovation TV shows make DIY projects look “easier and cheaper” than reality

Gen Z expects more: Why Gen Z homeowners are harder to please

Gen Z expects more: Why Gen Z homeowners are harder to please

Gen Z homeowners are 27% more likely to have “buyer’s remorse” than previous generations

Gen Z homeowners are 27% more likely to have “buyer’s remorse” than previous generations

Plus, nearly half of American homeowners say ownership has increased their stress.

48% of US homeowners shy away from these disaster-prone states

48% of US homeowners shy away from these disaster-prone states

Extreme weather is reshaping where Americans want to live: Nearly three out of 10 would avoid purchasing a home in Florida or California due to disaster risks.

18% of American homeowners say they’re underinsured

18% of American homeowners say they’re underinsured

Nearly 1 in 5 homeowners don’t have enough coverage to fully replace or repair their home in the event of a loss.