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Scientists Are Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska. Some Homeowners Don’t Want to Know.
Deadly landslides are increasing around the world. But in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversial.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
3 timely HELOC myths homeowners should know now
A HELOC can be a useful tool for homeowners now, particularly if they're aware of these three timely myths.Top stories - CBS News - 9 hours ago -
Halloween kicks off a season of home insurance risks. Here's what homeowners need to know
Holidays like Halloween can increase the likelihood of certain risks as more people visit your property. Here are three steps to cross off your list this holiday season.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity
Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
The 'huge mistake' 1 in 13 homeowners are making with their money
More and more homeowners are skimping on insurance, despite the financial risks.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change
The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
More homeowners just started pulling cash out of their properties. Here's why.
While mortgage rates don't exactly follow the Federal Reserve's rate, home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, are tied to it.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
More homeowners just started pulling cash out of their properties. Here's why.
U.S. homeowners are sitting on a record amount of equity, but higher interest rates over the past two years have made them reluctant to tap into it.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
Protect homeowners from post-hurricane insurance fraud, Raskin tells southern states
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are calling on five southern states to explain how they are keeping constituents from being ripped off by insurance companies. As communities across the ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Number of renter households grows ‘three times faster’ than homeowner households: Report
The share of renter households in the U.S. is growing at triple the rate of homeowner households as home costs outpace rent increases, a new report from real estate company Redfin has found. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor
Also: Expensive stocks, a Medicare warning and another milestone for Nvidia.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Homeowners are using this hack to cut their mortgage payments in half — and chip away at the housing shortage
California homeowners are embracing tiny homes in their backyards. The movement has offered a blueprint for cities across the U.S. that are grappling with a housing shortage.Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago -
What You Might Know (and Not Know) on Election Night
Declaring a winner may take some time.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Pants from High Sport, Pleats Please & More Are Status Symbols
Wearing these pants, to some fashion enthusiasts, is akin to carrying “it” bags.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 5 -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Everything To Know
It’s been ten long years since Dragon Age Inquisition, and its follow up, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is finally here. All hell has broken loose in Thedas, but what kind of an adventure are we in ...Tech - GameSpot - October 22 -
What to know about estate planning
A new survey shows the number of Americans with a will has decreased by 6% from last year, even though the majority say having a will is important. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
The Budget: Everything you need to know
Rachel Reeves delivers the first Labour budget in 14 yearsTop stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear
The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.Business - The New York Times - November 7