Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk
Climate change has shaken up the US real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 4
Floridians grapple with insurance changes as hurricane season nears
70% of Florida homeowners or the area in which they live have been impacted by changes to cost or coverage of home insurance in the last year, according to a report issued Wednesday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
Hidden risks: What upcoming shifts are investors ignoring?
Real estate investors now know about the risks posed by interest rates. But what is the threat they'll be facing in a year or 2? G. Brian Davis breaks it all down
by G. Brian Davis Sep 12
These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home
It costs about 242% more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining US states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
NAR calls on FHA to resist premium increases on borrowers
In a letter to the Federal Housing Administration, NAR President Vince Malta said home sale transactions can buoy economic recovery
by Patrick Kearns Apr 27
8 homeowner's insurance tips for first-time buyers
What your clients should know before purchasing a policy
by Zack Gould Jul 6
FHA slashing mortgage insurance premiums by $900 a year
Rollback could bring 250,000 first-time homebuyers into the market
by Brittany Morris Jan 7
Don't count on private mortgage insurance deduction in 2014
Borrowers will need more cash, minimum FICO score
by Matt Carter Dec 3