Realtor.com the latest portal to include climate risk data
The climate’s harder-than-ever-to-predict behavior is having a measurable impact on the housing market. Realtor.com will assist buyers in determining how environmental factors impact value
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 13
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
Insurers 'dodged a bullet' as Hurricane Idalia slams rural areas
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac outline relief for victims, including forbearance allowing loan servicers to suspend collection of mortgage payments for up to 12 months
by Matt Carter Sep 1
What you don't know about insurance can hurt your clients
Insurance as a hot-button issue is likely not going away anytime soon. As long as Mother Nature is in control, agents, buyers and sellers need to be more proactive than ever
by Cara Ameer Aug 24
federal flood insurance lapse
Study led by economists at the Environmental Defense Fund identifies some surprising regions, such as Appalachia and northern New England, as overvaluation hotspots
by Matt Carter Feb 16
What real estate investors can do for renters whose homes were hit by Ida
The clean up and repair work that remains in Hurricane Ida's aftermath is overwhelming for many, and investors who have rental properties that have been impacted will want to ensure their renters are treated with care
9 tips for settling disaster insurance claims
With the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, now is the perfect time to review how to advise clients who experience losses from these natural disasters
by Bernice Ross Aug 30
FHA to allow homebuyers to purchase private flood insurance
The proposal outlines plans to allow FHA borrowers to purchase private flood insurance, which leaders said will lower insurance prices and decrease the impact of NFIP lapses
by Marian McPherson Nov 11
Climate change will impact real estate 'whether you like it or not'
Miami agent Nick Quay argued Thursday that real estate professionals can thrive by helping their clients understand how climate change will impact them
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30
The Essential Guide to 2020, 2025, 2030 and beyond
Shrinking agent ranks, smaller commissions and more predictions for years and years to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
Miami Florida flooding during Hurricane Irma
The authors determined that in most places, waterfront or near waterfront properties continued to demand 'significant price premiums,' even though there were concerns about flood risk
by Lew Sichelman Jul 30
Real estate has no clear strategy for addressing climate change risks
The Urban Land Institute highlights the risk that more frequent extreme weather poses to properties and what managers can do to respond
by Patrick Kearns Apr 9
Hurricane Harvey flooding in Port Arthur, TX
The plan comes as officials struggle to reform the federal flood insurance program, which is deeply in debt
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 12
Hurricane Harvey damage in Port Arthur, Texas
Going into effect in July 2019, it will require lenders to accept private policies rather than just government ones
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 12
Flood insurance freeze halts thousands of US home sales
NAR estimates 40,000 home sales per month are in trouble as FEMA freezes NFIP during the government shutdown
by Patrick Kearns Dec 28