Bay Area homeowners could get coverage denied or canceled for having outdated electrical systemKnob and tube wiring in older homes faces insurance issues, leading to policy cancellations and mortgage approval problems.
Thousands of Brooklyn homeowners face tax lien risksBrooklyn homes risk foreclosure in 2025 tax lien sale; homeowners must act quickly.
Homeowners are paying more for insurance and taxes than their mortgages, study showsHomeowners are increasingly burdened by insurance and property taxes, often paying more than their mortgage.32% of average mortgage payments now go to taxes and insurance, the highest since 2014.
Bay Area homeowners could get coverage denied or canceled for having outdated electrical systemKnob and tube wiring in older homes faces insurance issues, leading to policy cancellations and mortgage approval problems.
Thousands of Brooklyn homeowners face tax lien risksBrooklyn homes risk foreclosure in 2025 tax lien sale; homeowners must act quickly.
Homeowners are paying more for insurance and taxes than their mortgages, study showsHomeowners are increasingly burdened by insurance and property taxes, often paying more than their mortgage.32% of average mortgage payments now go to taxes and insurance, the highest since 2014.
Some Insurers Pledge to Ease Burden on L.A. Fire Victims, but Others Say NoMany California insurers will pay 75% of contents coverage for wildfire victims without itemizing losses, but major player State Farm declined to comply.
Wildfires put 4 million-plus homes at riskWildfire risk is increasing across the U.S., affecting homes in the Midwest and South.Homeowners face rising insurance costs, with many underinsured as wildfires threaten more properties.
California insurance regulators approve State Farm's request for massive homeowner rate hikeState Farm received provisional approval for significant homeowner rate hikes due to estimated losses from Los Angeles wildfires.
After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance OutcomesInsurance claims following disasters can vary greatly between individuals, affecting recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk techClimate change increases flood risk, impacting homeowners' safety and peace of mind. Individuals need to better assess and understand these risks.
Lawsuit seeks to halt California's homeowner-funded FAIR Plan insurance bailoutConsumer advocates are challenging a bailout plan for California's FAIR Plan insurance program, arguing it unfairly shifts costs to homeowners.
Some Insurers Pledge to Ease Burden on L.A. Fire Victims, but Others Say NoMany California insurers will pay 75% of contents coverage for wildfire victims without itemizing losses, but major player State Farm declined to comply.
Wildfires put 4 million-plus homes at riskWildfire risk is increasing across the U.S., affecting homes in the Midwest and South.Homeowners face rising insurance costs, with many underinsured as wildfires threaten more properties.
California insurance regulators approve State Farm's request for massive homeowner rate hikeState Farm received provisional approval for significant homeowner rate hikes due to estimated losses from Los Angeles wildfires.
After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance OutcomesInsurance claims following disasters can vary greatly between individuals, affecting recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk techClimate change increases flood risk, impacting homeowners' safety and peace of mind. Individuals need to better assess and understand these risks.
Lawsuit seeks to halt California's homeowner-funded FAIR Plan insurance bailoutConsumer advocates are challenging a bailout plan for California's FAIR Plan insurance program, arguing it unfairly shifts costs to homeowners.
California's new fire maps won't push up insurance rates, industry saysInsurance companies do not use the new Cal Fire wildfire maps to determine home insurance rates or coverage.
'It's been a lifeline for me' - meet the people making extra, tax-free cash by renting out rooms in their homesRenting out spare bedrooms can generate extra income and address housing shortages.
6 Hidden Challenges of Powering Your Home With Renewable Energy | HackerNoonTransitioning to renewable energy presents challenges, including high initial costs and weather dependency, despite benefits for the planet and homeowner savings.
Homeowners are getting paid up to $10,500 a year to create 'virtual power plants' to help out stressed gridsHomeowners can leverage renewable energy for grid support and earn payments through virtual power plants, especially during peak demand.
Solar Incentives in 2025: A Perfect Storm of Policy Changes2025 could be crucial for residential solar energy due to impending changes in federal and state incentives.
6 Hidden Challenges of Powering Your Home With Renewable Energy | HackerNoonTransitioning to renewable energy presents challenges, including high initial costs and weather dependency, despite benefits for the planet and homeowner savings.
Homeowners are getting paid up to $10,500 a year to create 'virtual power plants' to help out stressed gridsHomeowners can leverage renewable energy for grid support and earn payments through virtual power plants, especially during peak demand.
Solar Incentives in 2025: A Perfect Storm of Policy Changes2025 could be crucial for residential solar energy due to impending changes in federal and state incentives.
Net Metering: How Your Solar Home Becomes Its Own Power PlantSolar panels allow homes to generate, store, and trade energy, promoting independence amidst rising utility rates and shifting incentives.
2 California wildfire victims explain why they wouldn't rebuild againRebuilding homes after the Woolsey fire is a complex, costly, and emotionally taxing process, with many homeowners unprepared for its challenges.
LA fires cast light on climate change insurance crisis DW 01/24/2025Los Angeles wildfires signal a growing insurance crisis linked to climate change, impacting affordability and access for homeowners.
Insurance: Here's what not to do if your California home was damaged, destroyed by wildfireResidents affected by California wildfires are advised to postpone signing anything and assess safety first to avoid potential fraud.
California Wildfires Threaten Insurers Already Teetering From Climate ShocksThe wildfires near Los Angeles could significantly impact California's already strained insurance market.
2 California wildfire victims explain why they wouldn't rebuild againRebuilding homes after the Woolsey fire is a complex, costly, and emotionally taxing process, with many homeowners unprepared for its challenges.
LA fires cast light on climate change insurance crisis DW 01/24/2025Los Angeles wildfires signal a growing insurance crisis linked to climate change, impacting affordability and access for homeowners.
Insurance: Here's what not to do if your California home was damaged, destroyed by wildfireResidents affected by California wildfires are advised to postpone signing anything and assess safety first to avoid potential fraud.
California Wildfires Threaten Insurers Already Teetering From Climate ShocksThe wildfires near Los Angeles could significantly impact California's already strained insurance market.
Ask the remodeler: Heat pump has become a noisy neighborLow-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.
Do Californians need flood insurance? Few homeowners have itCalifornia homeowners largely underestimate flood risk, with only 1.3% covered by insurance.
California's insurance crisis means L.A. wildfire survivors have wildly unequal rebuilding challengesThe aftermath of a wildfire highlights the disparity in home insurance coverage and recovery experiences among residents.
44% of California renters not satisfied' with their financesCalifornia renters exhibit greater dissatisfaction with their financial situations compared to homeowners, reflecting a significant economic divide.
California insurance official takes heat over proposed reformsCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is facing backlash over insurance reforms amid significant rate hikes and market withdrawals by major insurers.
Do Californians need flood insurance? Few homeowners have itCalifornia homeowners largely underestimate flood risk, with only 1.3% covered by insurance.
California's insurance crisis means L.A. wildfire survivors have wildly unequal rebuilding challengesThe aftermath of a wildfire highlights the disparity in home insurance coverage and recovery experiences among residents.
44% of California renters not satisfied' with their financesCalifornia renters exhibit greater dissatisfaction with their financial situations compared to homeowners, reflecting a significant economic divide.
California insurance official takes heat over proposed reformsCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is facing backlash over insurance reforms amid significant rate hikes and market withdrawals by major insurers.
Blow to Government plan as homeowners planning to build garden log cabins may face extra property tax billBuilding log cabins may incur a second property tax for homeowners.Revenue will assess each case individually for tax implications.
City Council passes Wu's tax proposal for third timeBoston City Council's new property tax plan aims to lessen homeowners' tax burden by shifting it to commercial real estate.
After a decline last year, Travis County homeowners should expect a return to rising property taxes - Austin MonitorAustin-area homeowners can expect an average property tax increase of $1,123 this year—an 11% rise, the largest since 2014.
Blow to Government plan as homeowners planning to build garden log cabins may face extra property tax billBuilding log cabins may incur a second property tax for homeowners.Revenue will assess each case individually for tax implications.
City Council passes Wu's tax proposal for third timeBoston City Council's new property tax plan aims to lessen homeowners' tax burden by shifting it to commercial real estate.
After a decline last year, Travis County homeowners should expect a return to rising property taxes - Austin MonitorAustin-area homeowners can expect an average property tax increase of $1,123 this year—an 11% rise, the largest since 2014.
Florida Insurers Have Paid Just Half of Claims From Hurricanes Milton and Helene-Home Insurance CEO Explains WhyFlorida home insurance claims from Hurricanes Milton and Helene reveal only half paid, but context of claim closures matters.
Home Insurance: Is a Large Deductible With Lower Premiums Better Than a Small Deductible With Higher Premiums?Homeowners should carefully consider deductibles and premiums when choosing insurance, with factors like location impacting the decision.
Florida Insurers Have Paid Just Half of Claims From Hurricanes Milton and Helene-Home Insurance CEO Explains WhyFlorida home insurance claims from Hurricanes Milton and Helene reveal only half paid, but context of claim closures matters.
Home Insurance: Is a Large Deductible With Lower Premiums Better Than a Small Deductible With Higher Premiums?Homeowners should carefully consider deductibles and premiums when choosing insurance, with factors like location impacting the decision.
Homeowner's guide to 2024 ballot measures - including one state that could eliminate property taxesHomeowners should weigh the implications of property tax ballot measures, considering both potential savings and the benefits of public services funded by those taxes.
Check Out These Most Affordable Counties with the Lowest Property TaxesProperty taxes are a vital source of funding for local services, but rising costs are impacting homeowners across the nation.
Homeowner's guide to 2024 ballot measures - including one state that could eliminate property taxesHomeowners should weigh the implications of property tax ballot measures, considering both potential savings and the benefits of public services funded by those taxes.
Check Out These Most Affordable Counties with the Lowest Property TaxesProperty taxes are a vital source of funding for local services, but rising costs are impacting homeowners across the nation.
Your Recent Mortgage Statement Holds the Secret to a Big Tax Bonus This YearHomeowners can reduce their taxable income by using Form 1098 for mortgage interest deductions.
Where's My Refund? Here's When Homeowners Can Expect Their Money Back From Property TaxesUnderstanding the difference between standard and itemized deductions can significantly impact tax savings for homeowners.
Your Recent Mortgage Statement Holds the Secret to a Big Tax Bonus This YearHomeowners can reduce their taxable income by using Form 1098 for mortgage interest deductions.
Where's My Refund? Here's When Homeowners Can Expect Their Money Back From Property TaxesUnderstanding the difference between standard and itemized deductions can significantly impact tax savings for homeowners.
44% of California renters 'not satisfied' with their financesCalifornia renters feel more financially insecure compared to homeowners, with a notable divide in satisfaction and economic outlook.
Rent Burden by City: Where Residents Spend the Highest Share of Income on RentTypical renters spent 31% of their income on rent, highlighting a significant affordability issue compared to homeowners.
How to Hang Anything on Your WallThe article focuses on empowering readers to tackle home-improvement projects themselves, emphasizing skill acquisition and confidence building.
44% of California renters 'not satisfied' with their financesCalifornia renters feel more financially insecure compared to homeowners, with a notable divide in satisfaction and economic outlook.
Rent Burden by City: Where Residents Spend the Highest Share of Income on RentTypical renters spent 31% of their income on rent, highlighting a significant affordability issue compared to homeowners.
How to Hang Anything on Your WallThe article focuses on empowering readers to tackle home-improvement projects themselves, emphasizing skill acquisition and confidence building.
ECB delivers fifth rate cut with up to five more to comeECB's rate cut will reduce mortgage repayments for tracker mortgage holders, benefiting approximately 130,000 homeowners.
Is Now the Right Time To Refinance? What You Need To Know Before ApplyingMortgage interest rates are falling, prompting many homeowners to consider refinancing, but they should weigh costs and actual benefits carefully.
Experts say this 'magic mortgage rate' will unlock the housing marketMortgage rates increased back to 6.62%, impacting refinancing interest.The 'magic mortgage rate' to increase sales is below 5.5%.Homeowners are reluctant to sell at current mortgage rates.
Cash-out refi customers largely used proceeds to pay down debtStudent loan balances were less affected by refinancing, declining gradually rather than sharply unlike credit card and auto loan balances.
Is Now the Right Time To Refinance? What You Need To Know Before ApplyingMortgage interest rates are falling, prompting many homeowners to consider refinancing, but they should weigh costs and actual benefits carefully.
Experts say this 'magic mortgage rate' will unlock the housing marketMortgage rates increased back to 6.62%, impacting refinancing interest.The 'magic mortgage rate' to increase sales is below 5.5%.Homeowners are reluctant to sell at current mortgage rates.
Cash-out refi customers largely used proceeds to pay down debtStudent loan balances were less affected by refinancing, declining gradually rather than sharply unlike credit card and auto loan balances.
After the fire, the insurance battles: LA victims' ordeal may just be beginningHomeowners affected by California fires face a tough fight with insurance companies over claims, amid rising economic damage estimates.
Insurers dropped fire coverage for California homes months ago. Now, wildfires are claiming more houses in Los Angeles.Insurers in California are reducing coverage due to escalating wildfire risks, leaving homeowners vulnerable to rebuilding without insurance.
Capital gains tax discourages older homeowners from downsizingRising home prices are leading to increased hesitation among older homeowners due to capital gains tax implications.
Home decor: Why you should hire a holiday lights professionalHiring professionals for holiday light installation reduces risks of injuries and electrical issues, as many homeowners struggle with tangled lights and circuit overloads.
Holiday home and property management in France - The Good Life FranceLes Bons Voisins offers peace of mind by managing holiday homes in France, ensuring property maintenance is handled efficiently when owners are away.
7 Classic Haunted House Signs You've Been Wrong About All AlongHomeowners often mistake maintenance issues for ghostly occurrences, with 60% suspecting their homes are haunted.
120+ Housewarming Gift Ideas for Literally AnyoneGift-giving can ease the anxiety of moving to a new home and celebrate new beginnings.
22 cities where homebuyers and owners will benefit most as interest rates tumbleHome affordability has improved due to declining mortgage rates, encouraging both buyers and owners to reengage with the market.
Half of Homeowners 'Set and Forget' Their Home Insurance-Despite 'Record-Breaking' Year of Extreme WeatherHurricane Helene highlights the risks of complacency among homeowners regarding insurance coverage, as many are underinsured despite increasing extreme weather events.
'End of an era': New owners of iconic Toronto dollhouse give dolls, decorative pieces away | CBC NewsNew homeowners gave away decorative items from the iconic 'dollhouse' to engage the community and raise funds for charity.