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Southern Marin firefighters reach milestone on home inspections

The Southern Marin Fire Protection District has completed fire risk home inspections from Sausalito to Mill Valley. The assessments include properties that fall within the state’s recently expanded fire severity zones in the region. “As of September 2025, we’re happy to report that the district...

Florida House debates reducing property taxes. What do they pay for?

Florida lawmakers debate property taxA House panel began a review of property taxes as it examines potential changes that could have a significant impact on local governments.Fox - 35 OrlandoThe Florida Legislature is considering eight bills aimed at reducing or eliminating property taxes.Critics...

Tracking Hurricane Melissa: Maps, models

Tracking Hurricane Melissa: Maps, models CENTRAL FLORIDA IS AGAIN A HURRICANE HOTSPOT THIS YEAR. OH MY GOD. MAKE SURE THAT YOU’RE PREPARING FOR THE POTENTIAL THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO EVACUATE. WE’VE SEEN THE IMPACT OF CATASTROPHIC STORMS. EVERY LOT THAT’S EMPTY WAS SOMEBODY’S...

How the AI boom could push homeownership out of reach for millions

Surging electricity demand and prices have recently been driven by the rapid construction of data centers needed to train and operate artificial intelligence systems. And those power-hungry AI data hubs may create unanticipated consequences for consumers — including increased housing costs. The 30-year fixed-rate...

Home, Auto Insurance Rates Skyrocket In MD: See What Is Being Done

Both home and auto insurance rates have soared since 2020, with increases averaging 25 percent to 50 percent for home coverage and 40 percent to 50 percent for auto coverage in Maryland, according to an analysis by The Wall Street Journal.Homeowners insurance rates...