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Austin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Austin

Following HOME approvals, Council calls for affordability programs to aid longtime residents - Austin Monitor

Lower- and middle-income homeowners targeted for assistance to build more homes on existing lots. [ more ]
#climate-change
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Extreme weather causing billions of dollars in damage, driving up insurance premiums: StatsCan | CBC News

Extreme weather events lead to rising insurance claims and premiums, impacting homeowners and insurers alike. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

California releases proposal with goal to boost home insurance in areas with high wildfire risk

Insurance companies may find it easier to provide coverage in high-risk wildfire areas with a new proposal using computer models for rate adjustments. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Extreme weather causing billions of dollars in damage, driving up insurance premiums: StatsCan | CBC News

Extreme weather events lead to rising insurance claims and premiums, impacting homeowners and insurers alike. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

California releases proposal with goal to boost home insurance in areas with high wildfire risk

Insurance companies may find it easier to provide coverage in high-risk wildfire areas with a new proposal using computer models for rate adjustments. [ more ]
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www.portlandtribune.com
1 month ago
Data science

Tips when hiring a contractor

Homeowners can ensure finding the right contractor by employing various strategies. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

New data reveals which homeowners made the most by selling up in 2023

Homeowners made average gains in 2023: Detached - 137,000, Bungalow - 102,000, Semi-detached - 81,000, Terraced - 65,000, Flat - 30,000.
Homeowners with bungalows typically left 11 years between moves, compared to 10 years for detached homes, and 9 years for semi-detached, terraced homes, or flats. [ more ]
#california
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

California extends relief for homeowners who missed mortgage or tax payments

California has received $1 billion from the federal government to help homeowners who fell behind on mortgage payments during the pandemic.
The California Mortgage Relief program has extended aid to homeowners who may not be aware of the assistance or how to access it. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

Florida company targeted California homeowners with predatory scheme, state attorney general alleges

The California attorney general has sued real estate firm MV Realty over allegations of running a predatory scheme that limited homeowners' ability to sell.
MV Realty targeted financially vulnerable homeowners with deceptive marketing, offering them cash incentives in exchange for using the company as their real estate agent. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

California extends relief for homeowners who missed mortgage or tax payments

California has received $1 billion from the federal government to help homeowners who fell behind on mortgage payments during the pandemic.
The California Mortgage Relief program has extended aid to homeowners who may not be aware of the assistance or how to access it. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

Florida company targeted California homeowners with predatory scheme, state attorney general alleges

The California attorney general has sued real estate firm MV Realty over allegations of running a predatory scheme that limited homeowners' ability to sell.
MV Realty targeted financially vulnerable homeowners with deceptive marketing, offering them cash incentives in exchange for using the company as their real estate agent. [ more ]
morecalifornia
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

You think L.A. is risky? Try Houston. Or San Bernardino

Houston is ranked as the riskiest city for homeowners in the US, due to high heat, flooding, and property crimes.
Other high-risk cities include San Bernardino, Glendale, and several cities in Florida and Louisiana. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
San Francisco

Undergrounding all utilities in SF is nearly impossible, according to officials: Here's why

PG&E says there is no money left to underground the rest of San Francisco, disappointing homeowners.
San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin says that despite raising rates, PG&E's funds for undergrounding are gone. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago
East Bay food

Berkeley homeowners could get $3K for seismic upgrades

Berkeley officials are inviting homeowners to apply for grants to reinforce their homes against earthquakes.
The Earthquake Brace + Bolt grants, managed by the California Residential Mitigation Program, are available to homeowners in specific ZIP codes who live in buildings between one and four units. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Price war erupts as six of seven major mortgage lenders slash rates

Price war between UK mortgage lenders as rates drop
Relief for homeowners with expiring fixed-rate deals [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Career

Ask Amy: My neighbors want money because leaves fall in their yard

Homeowners are responsible for maintaining their own yards, including cleaning up leaves that fall into their neighbor's yard.
After saying no multiple times, you don't need to respond to your neighbors' request anymore. [ more ]
Flipboard
7 months ago
NYC politics

New apartment plan | Flipboard

New York City is launching a pilot program to offer financial assistance to eligible homeowners for converting their basements, attics, or garages into apartments.
The program aims to increase affordable housing options in the city by utilizing existing space.
Fifteen homeowners will be selected for the pilot program and could receive up to $395,000 in funding for their conversion projects. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago
Data science

Should we be worried about the number of underwater homes?

The number of homeowners underwater on their mortgages has significantly decreased over the years, currently at only 1.8%. American homeowners' financial situation is generally stable and positive. [ more ]
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