XG member Cocona has publicly come out as AFAB transmasculine non-binary, sharing a deeply personal message with fans on their 20th birthday. The announcement, posted on Instagram on December 6,…
c/o Aarushi Bahadur For the first time, creators from beyond the University claimed the runway at Wesleyan. Outside the Lines, which premiered Friday, Dec. 5 at Beckham Hall, invited five…
Rising property insurance costs have become one of the biggest challenges for real estate investors in 2025 going into 2026, directly impacting cash flow, portfolio risk, and long-term investment strategy. According to the ICE Mortgage Monitor Report (Sept. 2025), average annual property-insurance premiums for single-family homes have climbed to $2,370, and insurance now accounts for nearly 10% of the typical monthly mortgage payment (PITI). Over the past five years, premiums have increased roughly 70%, far outpacing rent growth in most markets. S&P Global Market Intelligence reports that homeowners-insurance rates rose 10.4% in 2024, following a 12.7% increase the year before, and 33 states saw double-digit premium hikes. For investors holding larger portfolios or high-exposure markets, these increases represent significant pressure on operating margins.