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Same-day burglaries in Playa Vista leave homeowners nervous

A Playa Vista home was left in disarray after burglars ransacked it during a break-in – and police believe they may have targeted other houses. read more

With property values strong in 2023, many homeowners tapped home equity lines of credit, pushing total HELOC balances up 6.6%

One thing that continues to work on behalf of many homeowners is the equity in their homes. Residential real estate has appreciated by $15 trillion, to more than $58 trillion, since 2020, according to ... read more

Millions of homeowners don't have homeowners insurance due to high costs

An estimated 7.4% of all homeowners are uninsured throughout the country, leaving $1.6 trillion in assets unprotected, the report found. The high cost of homeowners insurance is causing homeowners to ... read more

Texas Pipeline Awareness Alliance encourages homeowners to always call 811 before digging

April is National Safe Digging Month and it's a great time to remind homeowners to always contact 811 either online or by phone before beginning any projects that require digging. read more

Map Shows States Where Homeowners Are Desperately Trying to Sell Houses

Hale pointed to a recent Realtor.com survey that suggested that sellers are looking to make a profit on their homes. "Financial reasons are not the only motivation [but] that is the number one ... read more

Homeowners insurance crisis adds up to even greater housing costs

About 72% of U.S. homeowners said their policy has increased over the past year, according to one of several insurance-related surveys conducted by Redfin Corp. read more

California insurers must give discounts for wildfire mitigation. Have homeowners benefited?

The California FAIR Plan — the state-created insurer of last resort — started offering mitigation discounts in August. Its price reductions are more robust than several other large coverage providers. read more

DeKalb homeowners say they are having to duck gunfire from nearby hotel constantly

Some South DeKalb homeowners say bullets are constantly flying through their homes. Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Ashli Lincoln talked to homeowners along Larkspur Terrace near Glenwood Road, who ... read more

'It was scary' | Southtown homeowners describe creepy encounters with unwanted guests

Two homeowners describe the moment a man trespassed onto their property. In one instance, he opened a teenage girl's window. read more

Property values are skyrocketing in these 27 markets, lining homeowners' pockets while leaving buyers out of luck

Homebuyers are still facing affordability issues since prices and mortgage rates are elevated. Here are 27 cities where property prices are surging. read more

North Royalton homeowners report what they believe is a growing creek water risk

Every time it rains, homeowners living in a North Royalton neighborhood find themselves on high alert and concerned with what they call a growing floodwater risk. read more

Black homeowners seeing Detroit property values surge

A new study from University of Michigan Poverty Solutions showed that Detroit's Black homeowners gained $2.8 billion in home value during the span from 2014 to 2022. The net value of these homes ... read more