As break-ins grow more sophisticated, homeowners are turning to a digital tool to stay one step ahead of criminals: Google Maps' Street View blur feature. Law enforcement and security experts are now encouraging property owners to blur their homes to prevent criminals from scoping out properties online.
California homeowners face soaring insurance costs as State Farm pushes for a total 30% increase in home insurance rates. The company already secured a 17% emergency hike, and now seeks an additional 11%, even while many wildfire victims say they haven't received fair compensation.
