A survey that asked homeowners to share their opinion of their home insurance agents found that there were many opportunities for agents to strengthen their affinity with homeowners. Here’s how.
Read More »Analyzing the Reach of Flood Insurance
The number of homeowners with flood insurance has decreased in the past ten years, but many homeowners are turning to private policies instead of the National Flood Insurance Program. See what factors drive flood insurance policy purchases.
Read More »Hurricane Harvey’s Effect on Flood Insurance Coverage
The vast majority of homeowners affected when Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the Houston area didn’t have flood insurance. A year later, rates of coverage are up in the area … but will they stay that way?
Read More »Senate Extends National Flood Insurance Program
The program received a last-minute reprieve as it approached its expiration deadline, with the Senate vote granting it four more months of funding.
Read More »Sen. Schumer Calls for Flood Insurance Reform
With the beginning of hurricane season mere weeks away, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced an “all-out push” to convince Congress to extend and reform the nation’s flood insurance program. Schumer shone a spotlight on the issue Monday during ...
Read More »Houston Updates Building Codes in Floodplain
According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion in damage during its rampage in August 2017. The storm killed damaged 203,000 homes and destroyed 12,700. Eight months after the storm, the recovery continues—and that recovery is about ...
Read More »HUD Relief Coming to Florida and Texas, But When?
With thousands of uninsured or underinsured homeowners trying to rebuild after this year’s natural disasters, how is HUD’s grant money being disbursed, and what does it mean for those affected?
Read More »Ginnie Mae’s Bright Future
The House Financial Services Committee grilled Ginnie Mae’s Michael Bright on the challenges and concerns that face the agency, from e-mortgages to natural disasters.
Read More »What the HUD Cash Infusion Means for Underinsured Texans
The Texas Gulf Coast was pummelled by Hurricane Harvey. Here’s how a $5 billion HUD grant will help those still in need.
Read More »Flood Insurance Reform Passes in House
The House has voted to reauthorize and reform the National Flood Insurance Program. What does it mean for homeowners and the housing industry in general?
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