Trump executive order overrides Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding plan
Trump’s executive order lets federal agencies bypass California rules for wildfire recovery, citing delays in rebuilding efforts.
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Sonic Fire Tech launches infrasound wildfire defense system in California
Sonic Fire Tech has launched a wildfire defense system using infrasound to extinguish fires without water or chemicals. The system detects embers up to 1,500 yards away and aims to reduce property damage and water use in California.
$12.7 trillion in US homes face severe climate risks
Data shows threats from flooding, hurricane winds and wildfires increasingly reshaping housing markets and insurance availability.
Tech startup offering AI-driven property level risk modeling
Instead of relying on zip code-based risk maps and subjective human judgment, FutureProof’s algorithm analyzes property-specific details.
California wildfire rebuilding bill paused until 2026
The move comes after social media outcry centered on erroneous claims that the bill would force low-income housing into Pacific Palisades.
Californians report unraveling mortgage relief after the fires
Amid foreclosure and balloon payment chaos, July 7 officially marked the end of the FHA moratorium on foreclosures and evictions
‘Insufficient funds’ delay State Farm wildfire check for nearly $900K
The California Department of Insurance has opened an investigation into the case amid broader concerns about the insurer’s claims handling.
New California wildfire homeowner assistance program includes reverse mortgages
A disaster recovery program in California includes help for forward and reverse mortgage borrowers, drawing praise from reverse professionals.
Study suggests banks are avoiding mortgages in California wildfire zones
The study is awaiting peer review, but it suggests fintech lenders could be taking market share from traditional lenders in riskier areas.
California wildfire recovery event sought to offer guidance to reverse mortgage borrowers
A recent event aimed to offer reverse mortgage borrowers impacted by the LA-area wildfires a direct avenue to assistance programs.