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Wildfire Risk Increases Home Insurance Costs and Decreases Availability
A new report reveals that over 2.6 million homes in 14 Western states face significant wildfire risk, resulting in rising insurance costs, limited coverage options, and increased reconstruction expenses.
Wildfire Risk Increases Home Insurance Costs and Decreases Availability
A new report reveals that over 2.6 million homes in 14 Western states face significant wildfire risk, resulting in rising insurance costs, limited coverage options, and increased reconstruction expenses.
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20% Bias Score
German Insurers Pay 5.5 Billion Euros for Storm Damage in 2024
German insurers paid out 5.5 billion euros in 2024 for storm damage; homeowners should act quickly to mitigate further damage and contact their insurers immediately to avoid payout reductions. This article provides an eight-step plan for homeowners to follow.
German Insurers Pay 5.5 Billion Euros for Storm Damage in 2024
German insurers paid out 5.5 billion euros in 2024 for storm damage; homeowners should act quickly to mitigate further damage and contact their insurers immediately to avoid payout reductions. This article provides an eight-step plan for homeowners to follow.
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36% Bias Score
NSW Building Defects Cost Taxpayers \$700 Million Annually
In NSW, Australia, defective waterproofing is the leading cause of \$700 million in annual building defect costs, impacting homeowners through expensive repairs and increased strata fees; the government is responding with increased enforcement and legislative changes, but compliance remains a challe...
NSW Building Defects Cost Taxpayers \$700 Million Annually
In NSW, Australia, defective waterproofing is the leading cause of \$700 million in annual building defect costs, impacting homeowners through expensive repairs and increased strata fees; the government is responding with increased enforcement and legislative changes, but compliance remains a challe...
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48% Bias Score
Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas
A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.
Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas
A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.
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32% Bias Score
Armed Altadena Residents Defy Evacuation Orders Amid Wildfires, Looting
Amid raging wildfires and evacuation orders in Altadena, California, armed residents are defying authorities to protect their homes from looters and arsonists, resulting in at least a dozen arrests and calls for stricter penalties for those involved in the criminal activity.
Armed Altadena Residents Defy Evacuation Orders Amid Wildfires, Looting
Amid raging wildfires and evacuation orders in Altadena, California, armed residents are defying authorities to protect their homes from looters and arsonists, resulting in at least a dozen arrests and calls for stricter penalties for those involved in the criminal activity.
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48% Bias Score
Greater Boston Housing Crisis: Renters Disproportionately Affected
From 2019-2023, Greater Boston renters faced a significantly higher cost burden than homeowners; 45.6% of renters versus 26.7% of homeowners spent 30% or more of their income on housing, contributing to a 35,000-resident exodus in 2023.
Greater Boston Housing Crisis: Renters Disproportionately Affected
From 2019-2023, Greater Boston renters faced a significantly higher cost burden than homeowners; 45.6% of renters versus 26.7% of homeowners spent 30% or more of their income on housing, contributing to a 35,000-resident exodus in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
CA Law Guarantees Homeowners Interest on Disaster Insurance Payouts
California passed a bill guaranteeing homeowners a minimum 2% interest on insurance payouts held in escrow after natural disasters, affecting thousands of wildfire victims and closing a legal loophole.
CA Law Guarantees Homeowners Interest on Disaster Insurance Payouts
California passed a bill guaranteeing homeowners a minimum 2% interest on insurance payouts held in escrow after natural disasters, affecting thousands of wildfire victims and closing a legal loophole.
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52% Bias Score
\$1 Billion Real Estate Settlement: Homeowners Have Until May 9 to Claim Share
Homeowners who sold a home and paid commission to a real estate agent between specific dates and listed the property on an MLS can claim a share of a \$1 billion settlement by May 9, 2024, resolving lawsuits alleging antitrust violations in the real estate industry.
\$1 Billion Real Estate Settlement: Homeowners Have Until May 9 to Claim Share
Homeowners who sold a home and paid commission to a real estate agent between specific dates and listed the property on an MLS can claim a share of a \$1 billion settlement by May 9, 2024, resolving lawsuits alleging antitrust violations in the real estate industry.
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36% Bias Score
2025 HELOC Considerations: Low Rates, Rising Risks
Homeowners are considering HELOCs in 2025 due to low current interest rates (8.27%), but rising inflation creates uncertainty. The decision depends on needs, affordability in a variable rate environment, and awareness of potential long-term risks.
2025 HELOC Considerations: Low Rates, Rising Risks
Homeowners are considering HELOCs in 2025 due to low current interest rates (8.27%), but rising inflation creates uncertainty. The decision depends on needs, affordability in a variable rate environment, and awareness of potential long-term risks.
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40% Bias Score
Renters Back Major Parties Despite Greens' Housing Focus
YouGov polling reveals that despite the Greens' focus on renter issues, Australian renters favor major parties—Labor (35%) and the Coalition (26%)—over the Greens (22%) in the upcoming election, suggesting a disconnect between policy and voter priorities.
Renters Back Major Parties Despite Greens' Housing Focus
YouGov polling reveals that despite the Greens' focus on renter issues, Australian renters favor major parties—Labor (35%) and the Coalition (26%)—over the Greens (22%) in the upcoming election, suggesting a disconnect between policy and voter priorities.
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48% Bias Score
North Dakota Governor Proposes Plan to Eliminate Residential Property Taxes
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong proposed a plan to eliminate residential property taxes using $483 million in state funds and oil tax savings, aiming to provide initial relief of up to $1,550 per homeowner and eventually eliminate property taxes for many within a decade, despite concerns about...
North Dakota Governor Proposes Plan to Eliminate Residential Property Taxes
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong proposed a plan to eliminate residential property taxes using $483 million in state funds and oil tax savings, aiming to provide initial relief of up to $1,550 per homeowner and eventually eliminate property taxes for many within a decade, despite concerns about...
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48% Bias Score
NSW Building Defects: 40% of New Homes Unfixed
In NSW, 40% of new standalone houses with defects are not being rectified on time, despite the Building Commission's expanded remit and budget; widespread non-compliant construction and a shortage of qualified builders are contributing factors.
NSW Building Defects: 40% of New Homes Unfixed
In NSW, 40% of new standalone houses with defects are not being rectified on time, despite the Building Commission's expanded remit and budget; widespread non-compliant construction and a shortage of qualified builders are contributing factors.
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56% Bias Score
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