Tag Archives: Homeowners

With members of the lender-placed insurance working group still seeking comments, the date of the release of new guidelines is still uncertain. Here’s what the working group is likely to recommend once the comments period is over.

Five decades after the Fair Housing Act of 1968 became law, some say the playing field remains uneven when it comes to achieving the American dream of homeownership. What can be done to promote a more equitable housing industry? Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News.

Real estate professionals are reporting that borrowers of color with good income and good credit are still finding it challenging to get loans to purchase homes. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News.

For the most part, homeowners are staying consistent about their perception of their home’s value. However, some cities are not staying so consistent.

From boarding and fortifying their homes to being ready for possible evacuations, homeowners in North and South Carolina, as well as Virginia, are being urged to prepare for Hurricane Florence which was upgraded to a Category 4 Hurricane on Monday. Here are the details.

From ensuring the compliance to laws of different states to educating legislators on the financial services industry, Andrew Boylan, Partner, Risk Management and Compliance at McCarthy & Holthus spoke to DS News about the importance of working with the government. Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News, out now.

A recent study released by HUD and the Census Bureau looked at how prepared households were in the event of a natural disaster. Click through to learn what the study revealed about homeowners and how prepared they were in the event of an emergency evacuation.

Florida has the largest number of mobile or manufactured homes in any state. Experts look at some of the best practices and room for improvement in the laws of owning and buying these homes, especially in the Sunshine State.

When deciding on where to live, most homebuyers consider what might be best, and safest, for their kids. Click through to find out which cities are excellent for families searching for a home, and which fall short.

The market for repeat buyers is likely to reaccelerate as inventory increases, according to Tian Liu, Chief Economist, Genworth Mortgage Insurance, who spoke to DS News about homeownership trends and where the housing market is headed in 2019. Editor's note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News, out now.