Nearly half of all homeowners concerned weather-related events will raise their homeowners insurance rates

The increase in natural disasters isn’t just wreaking havoc on homes, but on homeowners insurance rates as well.

Nearly 50% of homeowners are concerned about extreme weather and the effect it has on their homes, a Fannie Mae study found. Heat and excessive wind are two of the factors homeowners are especially concerned about.

Geographic location plays a major factor in the type of weather homeowners are most concerned about. Extreme heat is the biggest concern in the West, while strong...