After a torrid start to the year, an industry forecast predicts home price appreciation to slow and new construction to replenish the nation’s inventory in the second half of 2022.
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Forty percent of survey respondents report that they are “barely covered” in the event of a natural disaster.
Read More »The Exchange: Freddie Mac’s Kevin Palmer
DS News sat down with the SVP of Single-Family Portfolio Management to discuss the many options with which the GSE has provided homeowners throughout the pandemic.
Read More »The Recipe for Disaster Response
Up-to-date data, solid planning, and skilled communication are keys to servicing borrowers in times of crisis.
Read More »Five Common Challenges Servicers Face During the Flood Tracking Process
A proactive approach to flood portfolio management is the right move for servicers navigating today’s extremely active marketplace.
Read More »Mother Nature Impacting Housing Relocation Choices
Natural disasters, extreme temperatures, and sea-level changes are playing a greater role in homeowner’s choice for relocation.
Read More »How Floods and Wildfires Will Impact 2021 Housing Market
Home prices have skyrocketed in 2020 because of high demand and low inventory. However, wildfires and floods have posed a risk to many areas of the United States. These natural disasters are likely to affect home prices in 2021 and ...
Read More »Top 10 Safest Cities in the U.S.
2020 has posed new safety concerns across the country—from spikes in COVID-19 cases, to recent wildfires, storms, and other natural disasters. Still, problems like crime and financial safety continue to be cause for concerns for many cities. WalletHub recently released ...
Read More »Solving Houston’s Flooding Problem for Homeowners
A new paper discusses ways the U.S.’s most-flooded city can assist borrowers who at risk from damages.
Read More »Non-compliant Properties Claim $1.4 Billion in Flood Damages
Despite a requirement for homes in certain flood-prone areas, FEMA receives tens of millions in claims annually.
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