Recent research looked at the economic and property losses caused by recent natural disasters. Here’s what the findings revealed.
Read More »Reforming the National Flood Insurance Program
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is proposing an update to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Click through to find out how she says the NFIP can be changed for the better.
Read More »NFIP Has Paid over $1B in Florida since Irma
Despite the high payouts from the National Flood Insurance Program, officials are still urging Florida homeowners, renters and business owners to contact their insurance agent and insure their properties from flooding.
Read More »Will Texas Adopt Flood Insurance Disclosure Laws?
Click through to learn what the Texas Department of Insurance recommended in its biennial report to the state legislature.
Read More »Homeowners Feel the Shutdown’s Impact
As the partial government shutdown enters its second week, its effects are not only being felt on federal agencies but also on the housing market.
Read More »In Times of Emergency
Natural disasters had a significant impact on the mortgage and real estate industry over the past year. Here's why FEMA recently reversed an existing policy regarding the National Flood Insurance Program and why it’s important during the ongoing government shutdown.
Read More »Wildfires Leave Behind Billion-Dollar Losses
The devastation caused by the deadly wildfires in California has led to massive infrastructure damage. A report estimates the residential and commercial loss incurred.
Read More »Rebuilding Paradise
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.
Read More »Fannie Mae’s “Action Plan” to Help Homeowners
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.
Read More »Catastrophe in California
Wildfires continue to ravage California, engulfing acres in flames and destroying homes and lives. Here’s how the industry and government agencies are reaching out to homeowners impacted by this tragedy
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