Tag Archives: hurricanes

Up-to-date data, solid planning, and skilled communication are keys to servicing borrowers in times of crisis.

With the storm having made landfall Thursday with winds estimated at 150 mph, the industry is mobilizing to assist impacted homeowners, but challenges such as insurance gaps will complicate that recovery.

What can homeowners do to prepare themselves as hurricanes threaten the coastal U.S.?

Data from prior reports found early one in four loans on the island faltered. Click through to read more.

Fifteen states, including Puerto Rico, will receive funds that HUD Secretary Ben Carson said will help “continue the recovery process.”

A new study found that one in four homeowners have not taken any protective measures to combat the hurricane season. Here’s what this could mean for residents of high-risk states should a hurricane strike.

Recent research looked at the economic and property losses caused by recent natural disasters. Here’s what the findings revealed.

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.

Damage to residential and commercial real estate caused by natural disasters exceeded $300 million in 2017, and in response, many real estate investors are making the switch to sustainable and resilient design and construction.

With the uncertainty of not knowing when a natural disaster is going to occur, it is crucial to have a business plan in place to ensure that your company is well-equipped. Editor's note: this story originally appeared in the June issue of DS News.