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Getting your finances in order this spring
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (32+ words) Getting your finances in order this spring'WRAL As spring approaches, many people are thinking about getting organized, but financial experts say this is also a great time to "spring clean" your money....
California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (295+ words) Attorney General Rob Bonta said the investigation was spurred by months of conversation with community members and fire survivors concerned about the disparate impact of the fire on the west side of Altadena, an unincorporated town in LA County. The…...
Document storm damage before repairs to ensure full insurance coverage, Consumer Reports advises
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (424+ words) If your home or property is damaged by severe weather, making repairs and cleaning up are most likely your top priority. But before you lift a finger, Consumer Reports says it's important to document any damage. "Take pictures, is the…...
Against the odds, Gen Z is breaking into the housing market
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (885+ words) (CNN) " Despite daunting market conditions, America's youngest generation of adults is managing to break into the housing market in growing numbers. Members of Generation Z, the cohort between the ages of 13 and 28, came of age during the economic upheaval of…...
New study finds 1 in 4 properties are at risk from flooding and wind damage
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (122+ words) A new study found roughly 25% of homes in the US face some risk for severe climate impacts. WRAL News looks at the threats in Wake County that might surprise homeowners. New study finds 1 in 4 properties are at risk from flooding…...
Hidden flood risks: 1 in 4 U.S. homes face severe climate risk, new report shows
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (634+ words) Climate-driven hazards are reshaping the housing market. That is according to a new analysis released on Wednesday by Realtor.com. According to the report, more than one in four homes in the United States, representing about $12.7 trillion in real estate…...
Credit score can raise NC homeowners premiums more than storm risk, study finds
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (456+ words) Your credit score may matter more than hurricanes or wildfires when it comes to your homeowners insurance bill. A new report from the Consumer Federation of America and the Climate and Community Institute says North Carolina homeowners with low credit…...
5 on Your Side: Navigating the post-flood insurance maze
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (383+ words) As the floodwaters recede, the focus turns to recovery. Many people in Durham, Orange and Chatham counties are facing significant damage and loss. Standing water on roads, flooded homes and ruined cars were common sights for a few days. A…...
NC man's homeowners insurance soars 41% in one year due to 'consent to rate' clause
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (792+ words) A North Carolina man was shocked to see his homeowner's insurance go up 41% in just one year." While"North Carolina homeowners insurance rates went up an average of 7.5% on June"1, that doesn't"explain this"huge jump." Doug Corkhill, a former…...
Know your repair rights: NC Insurance Commissioner warns against insurer steering
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (401+ words) If you're in a crash, you can get your car repaired anywhere you want, but the North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner says that's not always happening." WRAL recently spoke with Commissioner Mike Causey who said his office keeps getting complaints from…...