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Miami food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The World's Most Destructive Termites Are Taking Over Florida: How You Can Protect Your Home, According to Exterminators

Aggressive termite species are cross-breeding in South Florida, posing severe risks to homes and property.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The World's Most Destructive Termites Are Taking Over Florida: How You Can Protect Your Home, According to Exterminators

Aggressive termite species are cross-breeding in South Florida, posing severe risks to homes and property.
#insurance
Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Some Insurers Pledge to Ease Burden on L.A. Fire Victims, but Others Say No

Many California insurers will pay 75% of contents coverage for wildfire victims without itemizing losses, but major player State Farm declined to comply.
LA real estate
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

California insurance regulators approve State Farm's request for massive homeowner rate hike

State Farm received provisional approval for significant homeowner rate hikes due to estimated losses from Los Angeles wildfires.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance Outcomes

Insurance claims following disasters can vary greatly between individuals, affecting recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Renovation
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Intense weather means rethinking your home construction and insurance

Climate-proof roofing can lower insurance premiums for homeowners.
Insurance issues are rising due to climate-related disasters.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Four months into insurance claim delays and disputes, a new blow to fire victims: A rate hike

Insurance struggles persist for fire victims in California, with claims being delayed and dismissed despite urgent needs for assistance.
Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Some Insurers Pledge to Ease Burden on L.A. Fire Victims, but Others Say No

Many California insurers will pay 75% of contents coverage for wildfire victims without itemizing losses, but major player State Farm declined to comply.
LA real estate
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

California insurance regulators approve State Farm's request for massive homeowner rate hike

State Farm received provisional approval for significant homeowner rate hikes due to estimated losses from Los Angeles wildfires.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance Outcomes

Insurance claims following disasters can vary greatly between individuals, affecting recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Renovation
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Intense weather means rethinking your home construction and insurance

Climate-proof roofing can lower insurance premiums for homeowners.
Insurance issues are rising due to climate-related disasters.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Four months into insurance claim delays and disputes, a new blow to fire victims: A rate hike

Insurance struggles persist for fire victims in California, with claims being delayed and dismissed despite urgent needs for assistance.
fromApartment Therapy
5 days ago

7 Brilliant Gardening Tips You'll Want to Steal from Apartment Therapy Tours

The advice spans from philosophical to granular, and from teeny spaces to sprawling ones, providing diverse perspectives on gardening for small and unique spaces.
Renovation
#star-program
#affordable-housing
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose homeowners on the hook for fixing sidewalks - San Jose Spotlight

City fines and repair notices have been controversial among low-income homeowners financially burdened by an average bill of $3,000 for sidewalk repairs.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'It is 10 years of living on a building site' - apartment owners raise 600k between them to fix defects

Homeowners at the Sligo apartment complex have united in their efforts to address critical fire safety and water ingress issues, spending hundreds of thousands on repairs.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Homeowners Cash In on the U.S. Open and Start Charging Top Dollar for Parking Near Oakmont Country Club

It's really fun to be a part of things," added Beth Michaels, another homeowner.
NYC real estate
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

How you can challenge Germany's controversial property tax on your home

Germany's property tax reform has significantly raised taxes for homeowners, prompting extensive legal challenges.
Many property owners are appealing the new valuations due to perceived unfairness.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

How homeowners are saving on insurance by upgrading their houses against disasters

Incentivizing homeowners to reinforce structures against climate disasters can lower insurance rates and mitigate risks associated with extreme weather.
#financial-advice
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Real estate

Trapped in a Home You Can't Afford? Here's How To Sell With Negative Equity

Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Trapped in a Home You Can't Afford? Here's How To Sell With Negative Equity

Many homeowners are now underwater on their mortgages due to rising interest rates and declining home values.
#california
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Bay Area homeowners could get coverage denied or canceled for having outdated electrical system

Knob and tube wiring in older homes faces insurance issues, leading to policy cancellations and mortgage approval problems.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Your Home May Have Grown in Value-but So Has Your Tax Risk

Homeowners selling for a profit may face unexpected tax bills due to rising home values exceeding capital gains exclusion limits.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

A Million Dollars in Equity: What To Know About Taxes, HELOCs, and Your True Resale Value

The complexity of accessing home equity reveals risks beyond its perceived benefits.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Retirement

16 States That Exempt Senior Citizens From Property Taxes-and 7 More That Are Working on It

NYC real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Bay Area homeowners could get coverage denied or canceled for having outdated electrical system

Knob and tube wiring in older homes faces insurance issues, leading to policy cancellations and mortgage approval problems.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Your Home May Have Grown in Value-but So Has Your Tax Risk

Homeowners selling for a profit may face unexpected tax bills due to rising home values exceeding capital gains exclusion limits.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

A Million Dollars in Equity: What To Know About Taxes, HELOCs, and Your True Resale Value

The complexity of accessing home equity reveals risks beyond its perceived benefits.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Retirement

16 States That Exempt Senior Citizens From Property Taxes-and 7 More That Are Working on It

#property-taxes
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Real estate

This State Just Cut Property Taxes for Homeowners-by Making Second Homes and Big Business Pay Instead

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
NYC politics

If You Live in One of These 16 High-Tax Counties, Here's How To Appeal Your Property Taxes

NYC real estate
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

Monday is last day for NYC homeowners to avoid tax lien sale

Over 11,000 Brooklyn homes risk foreclosure in the 2025 tax lien sale, resuming after 2021's pause. Homeowners must act before June 2.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

This State Just Cut Property Taxes for Homeowners-by Making Second Homes and Big Business Pay Instead

Montana successfully reduced property taxes for residents while maintaining revenue by redistributing taxes from homeowners to second-homeowners and industrial entities.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
NYC politics

If You Live in One of These 16 High-Tax Counties, Here's How To Appeal Your Property Taxes

#solar-energy
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Time Is Running Out for Homeowners to Get Solar Tax Credits

Homeowners should secure a solar installation by 2025 to guarantee tax credit eligibility as proposed changes threaten current incentives.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Time Is Running Out for Homeowners to Get Solar Tax Credits

Homeowners should secure a solar installation by 2025 to guarantee tax credit eligibility as proposed changes threaten current incentives.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

I Lived in the "Home Alone" House: 3 People on What It's Really Like to Live in a Pop Culture Famous Residence

When the planets align and the universe conspires and you find that impossible place, there is a deep and quiet satisfaction that makes the sleepless nights all worth it.
Boston real estate
#legislation
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Lawmakers Near SALT Cap Deal That Could Offer Major Relief to Homeowners in High-Tax States

Homeowners in high-tax states may receive significant tax relief as lawmakers move to increase the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Lawmakers Near SALT Cap Deal That Could Offer Major Relief to Homeowners in High-Tax States

Homeowners in high-tax states may receive significant tax relief as lawmakers move to increase the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000.
NYC real estate
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

NYC urges homeowners to check status as property lien deadline looms

Over 30,000 property liens will be sold due to unpaid debts, with an extended deadline for removal until June 2.
#equity-release
#new-york-city
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

FOA president talks business progress amid strong Q1 earnings

The A Better Way With FOA campaign moves away from celebrity endorsements to storytelling that reflects real-life goals, aiming to reshape perceptions of reverse mortgages.
SF real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Solving the HEI origination securitization challenge

There's a disconnect between high demand for Home Equity Investments (HEIs) and the capital available to fund them.
Homeowners hesitate to access home equity due to stringent credit requirements and increased monthly payments.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Home equity lending is being viewed more favorably

Homeowners show growing acceptance of home equity lending, yet many remain hesitant due to concerns over affordability and high interest rates.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

HUD announces Virginia disaster aid

HUD is here to support Virginians as they rebuild their homes, communities, and businesses following the severe winter storms and flooding, HUD Secretary Scott Turner said.
Washington Capitals
#wildfires
fromFast Company
2 months ago
LA real estate

Nearly 17,000 structures burned in L.A.'s January wildfires. Some homeowners have started to rebuild

Renovation
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

LA residents start to rebuild months after wildfires destroy Pacific Palisades

Rebuilding after the Los Angeles wildfires will be a lengthy process, complicated by safety concerns and regulatory hurdles.
LA real estate
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

2 California wildfire victims explain why they wouldn't rebuild again

Rebuilding homes after the Woolsey fire is a complex, costly, and emotionally taxing process, with many homeowners unprepared for its challenges.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
LA real estate

Nearly 17,000 structures burned in L.A.'s January wildfires. Some homeowners have started to rebuild

#mortgage
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
LA real estate

Can't Afford Your Mortgage Anymore? Here's What To Do Before Things Get Worse

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
LA real estate

Can't Afford Your Mortgage Anymore? Here's What To Do Before Things Get Worse

fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Credit.org rolls out new reverse mortgage e-learning platform

Hillary stated, "The new academy aims to flip that around... places our services at the beginning of a homeowner's journey to understand, from an unbiased source..."
Non-profit organizations
#insurance-trends
NYC real estate
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'It's been a lifeline for me' - meet the people making extra, tax-free cash by renting out rooms in their homes

Renting out spare bedrooms can generate extra income and address housing shortages.
Environment
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

6 Hidden Challenges of Powering Your Home With Renewable Energy | HackerNoon

Transitioning to renewable energy presents challenges, including high initial costs and weather dependency, despite benefits for the planet and homeowner savings.
Renovation
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Ask the remodeler: Heat pump has become a noisy neighbor

Low-frequency noises from heat pumps can disturb nearby homes.
Vibration-dampening pads may help reduce sound transmission.
Sound-deadening insulation can be added to a roof built over the units.
Real estate
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Blow to Government plan as homeowners planning to build garden log cabins may face extra property tax bill

Building log cabins may incur a second property tax for homeowners.
Revenue will assess each case individually for tax implications.
Miami
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Florida Insurers Have Paid Just Half of Claims From Hurricanes Milton and Helene-Home Insurance CEO Explains Why

Florida home insurance claims from Hurricanes Milton and Helene reveal only half paid, but context of claim closures matters.
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