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California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike

California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike

by Phil Hall | Oct 7, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The California FAIR Plan, the state-run fire insurance program for property owners who cannot secure private market insurance, has proposed hiking home insurance rates by an average of 35.8% starting next spring. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that if the request...
California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike

Survey Finds Most Homeowners Fear Insurance Will Become Unaffordable

by Phil Hall | Sep 11, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Most homeowners are concerned they will be unable to afford insurance on their residences, according to a new survey released by Realtor.com. The survey found 88% of respondents fearing they will pay for more homeowners insurance in the future while 42% confirmed they...
Black Opal Insurance Unveils New Platform for Real Estate Investors

Black Opal Insurance Unveils New Platform for Real Estate Investors

by Phil Hall | Jul 1, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Dallas-based Black Opal Insurance has launched a specialized insurance platform designed for real estate investors. According to the company, the new offering will simplify the insurance process for investors managing fix-and-flips, annual rentals, ground-up...
Newsom Backs Bill Providing Homeowners with Interest Earned on Insurance Payouts

Newsom Backs Bill Providing Homeowners with Interest Earned on Insurance Payouts

by Phil Hall | Feb 10, 2025 | Current News & Events, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his support for new legislation designed to ensure that homeowners lenders benefit from the interest earned on insurance payouts, particularly those impacted by the recent Los Angeles County destructive wildfires. California law...
State Farm Seeks 22% Emergency Interim Rate Hike in California

State Farm Seeks 22% Emergency Interim Rate Hike in California

by Phil Hall | Feb 4, 2025 | Current News & Events, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

With the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County are now completely contained, State Farm General is seeking an emergency interim rate hike averaging 22% for California homeowners based on what it called a “dire” financial situation. CNN reported the insurance...
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