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.
Read More »In Case of Emergency: Planning for Disaster
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.
Read More »Texas Governor Signs $1.6B Hurricane Harvey Relief Bill
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a $1.6 billion storm and flood resilience plan, in another step to assist homeowners impacted by Hurricane Harvey and future disasters.
Read More »House Passes Disaster Relief Bill
After being previously blocked in the House of Representatives, the Disaster Relief bill is set to move to President Trump for his sign-off.
Read More »The Impact of Storm Surges on Housing
A storm surge is among the most destructive parts of a hurricane. Find out where a storm surge could cause the most damage to single-family homes on the East Coast this hurricane season.
Read More »Harvey’s Aftermath: Lawmakers Push for Hurricane Relief for Homeowners
Several Texas congressmen are pushing for the release of billions in of held-up Hurricane Harvey aid. Find out how lawmakers plan to get the funds distributed to disaster-impacted homeowners.
Read More »Building Better Disaster Relief for Homeowners
During a House Committee on Financial Services hearing, experts and politicians put forth ideas to improve Community Development Block Grant flexibility, with an emphasis on helping homeowners during the rebuilding process.
Read More »What did S&P Say About Mortgage Defaults?
Consumer credit default rates for mortgages have remained fairly stable this year, according to a new analysis. Here’s a breakdown of how mortgage defaults performed compared to credit cars and auto loan default rates.
Read More »Serving the Legal Needs of a Recovering Puerto Rico
The newly announced HMB Law Group will be work to meet the legal needs of financial institutions and Puerto Rican community members as the island recovers.
Read More »The Financial Impact of Disasters on Homeowners
The risk to mortgages and delinquency increases in the months following a natural disaster can be substantial. What struggles do homeowners hit by disaster face?
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