There are a variety of options, including tapping an existing HELOC or considering using an insurance settlement.

Unexpected catastrophes such as wildfires can completely change the character of a community, as larger, more expensive homes are built, attracting buyers from a different socioeconomic status.

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Do I have to pay a mortgage if my home was destroyed in the L.A. County wildfires? Get the answer to that and other housing-related questions impacting Southern California communities due to the fires ...

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If you pay property taxes on it, it’s likely eligible. Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang is proactively reassessing ...

The 25-year-old Black man was fatally shot after being chased by white men who spotted him running in their neighborhood.

Let’s assume that a house destroyed by the fires had a $1-million market value and a $600,000 taxable value this year.

The following summarizes some of the available tax relief procedures for taxpayers affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, ...

In the wake of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County, our heart goes out to all those affected by this devastating disaster. The destruction ...

Recovering essential documents lost to the Los Angeles-area fires can be daunting. One expert shares help and resources ...

Assessor Dan Nolte said a strong real estate market has led to preliminary adjustments in the values of approximately 109,700 of the county’s 120,000 parcels in 2025.