Narrowly avoiding cancelation and a total government shutdown, last-minute bipartisan legislation was passed calling for the continued funding of the NFIP for an additional 45 days, through mid-November.
Read More »Rep. Waters Expresses Concern Over AI Usage in Housing
In a letter to GAO Comptroller General Eugene Dodaro, Rep. Maxine Waters calls for an investigation into artificial intelligence and proptech in the housing space as a possible barrier to fair and affordable housing opportunities.
Read More »Senate Passes Measure to Expedite the Mortgage Process on Tribal Lands
The Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act would create statutory timelines to process mortgages involving properties located on tribal trust land.
Read More »The Week Ahead: House Committee to Examine the Impact of Wildfire
An upcoming House Financial Services Committee hearing will discuss climate change’s impact on the nation, as wildfires burned an average of 6.8 million acres annually, putting homeowners in at-risk areas in jeopardy.
Read More »Moving Into the Eye of the Storm
Redfin reports homebuyers are relocating to climate risky areas, despite intensifying natural disasters, as homes with high fire and flood risk sold for a premium during the pandemic.
Read More »House Passes Act to Expand Wildfire Insurance Coverage
House passage of new measure includes legislation to study the impact of wildfires, and explore more ways to protect homeowners.
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