Real Estate/Development,
LA Fires
Jan. 28, 2025
State law reforms give policyholders a choice of whether to rebuild or relocate
Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes, giving residents the option to rebuild or relocate using insurance funds, but affordability, rising costs, and emotional strain make the decision difficult.
The wildfires in Los Angeles have taken lives, torched communities, and as of this writing destroyed more than 12,000 structures--at least 10,000 of them homes. My heart aches for all those affected. Having lost my home in the Oakland firestorm of 1991, I can attest to the emotional journey it prompts. Homeowners will face countless decisions, from mundane (do we really need to replace that China?) to agonizing (should I rebuild or buy a replacement...
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