Cameron Hamilton and FEMA
The administration is seeking to reinstate former Acting Director Cameron Hamilton
by Christy Murdock May 12
federal flood insurance lapse
Real estate industry groups expect lawmakers to pass a temporary reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, but push for a long-term solution that includes reforms
by Matt Carter Dec 9
Zillow removes climate data
The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street's website
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 1
A flooded road
Homes representing $12.7T in property value are vulnerable to at least one type of severe or extreme climate risk, according to Realtor.com, with flooding as one of the most underestimated
Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers
Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us
by Chris Drayer Aug 6
Trump administration relaxes FHA flood risk, appraisal requirements
Recission of a dozen regulatory policies aimed at 'slashing red tape that drives up costs and shuts families out of the market' is effective immediately, HUD Secretary Scott Turner said
by Matt Carter Jun 27
Prefab home companies step in to rebuild LA wildfire zones
After the LA wildfires destroyed more than 16K structures, thousands of families were left without homes. Now, a wave of prefab housing companies is stepping in to meet the urgent need
by Richelle Hammiel May 13
FEMA held back Direct Lease for LA wildfire survivors. Here's why
Despite more than 13K homes destroyed in the wildfires, FEMA's Direct Lease program was never activated. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn't justify the need for it
by Richelle Hammiel May 7
Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream
Opinion
The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 31
How real estate agents can be part of a client's go-bag: Kamini Lane
Be that safe person — the one who consumers can depend on, Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane writes, and look out for them as an ally through every step of a crisis
by Kamini Lane Jan 30
The time to prepare for a potential disaster is NOW
No one can predict exactly where the next major disaster may strike, so the time to prepare is now, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Jan 13
Agents resilient as Milton slams Florida 2 weeks after Helene
The storm hit Sarasota as a Category 3 hurricane late Wednesday night. Agents said Milton's a lot to deal with shortly after Helene, but experience with extreme weather has been helpful
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
Helene death toll surpasses 100; communities face tough rebuild
Some of the areas worst hit were in remote western NC mountain towns, like Asheville, where communities were cut off from cell and internet services, as well as water and power
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
federal flood insurance lapse
The $1.2T funding bill passed by the House Friday averts a partial government shutdown and extends a critical program that protects 4.7M homes through the end of September
by Matt Carter Mar 22
FEMA flood insurance program faces dual existential threats
The National Flood Insurance Program is up against another deadline for renewal while a lawsuit from 10 states takes aim at its proposed pricing change
by Ben Verde Sep 21