Tag Archives: Disaster

Foreclosure protection will expire in July for some homeowners who were impacted by 2012’s Superstorm Sandy. Here’s what lawmakers are saying about new legislation which might just extend that deadline.

Brian Montgomery, Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Housing and Commissioner of the FHA, recently stated that HUD is reviewing an action plan submitted by the government for a second round of funding for Puerto Rico.

A storm surge is among the most destructive parts of a hurricane. Find out where a storm surge could cause the most damage to single-family homes on the East Coast this hurricane season.

Disruption to income from natural disasters including tornadoes can lead to delinquencies and increased risk of foreclosure. Here’s how technology is helping better anticipate and respond to challenges after a tornado touches down.

An announcement by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is likely to keep families facing eviction in their homes this Christmas season.

With natural disasters impacting housing markets around the country each year, how should REO managers prepare before and after disaster strikes?

More than a year after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the island faces many challenges along the road to recovery. DS News spoke to industry leaders working to facilitate that process. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the November issue of DS News.

With the launch of a new initiative, the GSE will expand its help to homeowners who are impacted by natural disasters. Here are the details.

From launching a photo blog that highlights the lives of the people it serves to HUD Secretary Carson visiting areas affected by Hurricane Florence, the agency is reaching out to homeowners across the country.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced disaster assistance for homeowners affected by the category 4 storm that hit the Florida coast on Wednesday. Here’s a breakdown of the estimated property damage.