Tag Archives: Natural Disasters

On the cusp of 2019’s storm season, industry experts discuss lessons learned from past disasters and how cutting-edge technology is better preparing them to assist homeowners through any future difficulties. Editor’s note: this piece originally appeared in the June issue of DS News.

How long does the NFIP have until the program expires? And what happens if an extension is not reached?

A recent report takes a look at how natural disasters impact appraisals, and why many homeowners may seek an appraisal following disaster.

Homeowners impacted by natural disasters can be forced into delinquency and foreclosure, a problem lawmakers are seeking to address.

Climate change-driven natural disasters can be detrimental to household income and finances, and a recent report examines how such events impact delinquency and foreclosure rates.

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.

When it comes to natural disasters, a majority of experts do not agree with government-sponsored or subsidized property loss insurance.

With the rate of natural disasters increasing in recent years, the National Flood Insurance program requires another look.

The overall national mortgage delinquency rate in Q4 2018 was at its lowest level since the first quarter of 2000. Click through to learn more.

Many homeowners assume the cost to rebuild a property should be equal to what they paid for the property. An expert explains to homeowners reconstruction costs vs. other valuations in the wake of damage caused by recent natural disasters.