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New Law Ensures Insurance Interest Goes to Homeowners
New legislation ensures homeowners benefit from interest on insurance payouts after destructive wildfires. New bill seeks fairness by ensuring homeowners, not lenders, earn interest on escrowed insurance funds.
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California: AB 238 Offers Mortgage Forbearance Relief
AB 238 (Mortgage Deferment Act) provides financial relief to California wildfire victims through mortgage forbearance. Borrowers can request forbearance for up to 360 days, split into two 180-day periods.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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Check out my listing Address: 49 Nightshade Irvine, CA 92603
Welcome to 49 Nightshade, a charming 3-bed, 3-bath condo in Irvine’s desirable Quail Hill Community. Built in 2002, this 1,683 sq. ft. home features a three-level floor plan with a 2-car garage and bonus storage basement. The spacious living area boasts a gas fireplace, while the dining area flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen with…
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Los Angeles County: $10M Wildfire Relief & Rent Protections
Los Angeles County is advancing eviction protections for renters and small businesses affected by January wildfires.The proposed resolution will prevent late fees and rental debt penalties for impacted tenants until July 31.
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California Leads in Sustainable Commercial Projects
California’s commercial building market will grow at 2.53% CAGR, reaching $193.9B by 2034. Market growth is driven by sustainability, smart buildings, flexible workspaces, e-commerce, and mixed-use developments.
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Happy Women’s Day
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…
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How Tax Relief Benefits Wildfire-Affected Residents
The IRS granted filing extensions for Los Angeles taxpayers, deferring deadlines until October 15, 2025, for key taxes.Casualty loss deductions provide relief for fire-damaged property, but careful tax planning is crucial for affected individuals.
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Happy Mardi Gras
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Expanding housing choices: Local governments work together to help homeowners build ADUs
An innovative collaborative model in California is aiding the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to improve housing affordability. While larger cities have established programs for homeowners, smaller communities are creating resource centers offering multilingual resources, financial assistance, and educational workshops. This approach is promising in boosting ADU production and addressing housing shortages, especially for…
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