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Refinance Rates Are Lowest in These 7 States Today
Check our interactive map of the 30-year mortgage refi average in every U.S. state. Right now, New York and Florida are among ...
These 6 States Have Today's Lowest Mortgage Rates
Check our interactive map to find today's 30-year mortgage rate average for any U.S. state. Right now, New York and ...
Investigation reveals Californians are forced into the FAIR plan despite living in low-risk areas for wildfires — why this is happening and what residents can do about it
While it doesn’t sound that bad on the surface — homeowners can still purchase policies — it appears as though having more ...
A ‘silent threat’: California officials announce hearing into wildfire victim underinsurance following Chronicle investigation
California officials plan to hold a hearing later this month to discuss solutions to widespread underinsurance among wildfire survivors, following a Chronicle investigation that exposed the severity ...
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Other states are showing California how to protect its budget without cutting needed services
As California leaders and advocates enter prime budget negotiations, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ...
California homeowners accuse insurers of ‘nefarious conspiracy’ to deny them coverage
New legislation in California aims to reward homeowners who reduce wildfire risks. Known as AB 226, the law will allow ...
Denied and Abandoned: The Rise of Unregulated Insurers and the Homeowners Left Behind
As traditional insurers retreat from California's high-risk zones, a surge of unregulated carriers steps in, leaving a trail ...
Homeowners insurance has soared over 50% in these states
Homeowners insurance rate increases are outpacing inflation in several U.S. states, according to a new report from the ...