Wildfires — news for homeowners
Wildfire risk and what it does to homeownership — defensible-space rules, insurance availability and recovery programs.
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Money & Bills
Florida's Insurance Fever Finally Breaks
Florida's broken insurance market is finally cooling off as lawsuits plummet. But vacation home buyers and California wildfire survivors face a whole new set of headaches.
Money & Bills
The Hidden Costs of Keeping Your Home
Insurers are fighting to deny claims. Scammers are draining neighborhood repair funds. The real cost of keeping your home safe has turned into a full-blown legal battle.
Home Projects
The New Math of Home Improvement: Tariffs, Tech, and Timelines
A new border tax threatens to spike the cost of lumber. But smarter technology and remote inspections might save you enough on labor to make up the difference.
Money & Bills
The Property Tax Legal War
Rising taxes and insurance premiums are squeezing homeowners. Now, proposed fixes are sparking fierce legal battles over who actually pays the price.
Home & Safety
What's Actually Coming Out of Your Tap
Federal regulators are fighting over chemical testing rules, and local pipes are snapping under pressure. The safety of your home water supply is suddenly a front-burner issue.