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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

How Flood Map Changes Impact Home Sales

The expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program during the recent federal government shutdown has put coverage for millions of homes at risk, affecting home closings and buyers in flood-prone areas. An analysis in Miami and Tampa shows that homes with lower flood risk have seen faster price appreciation over the past decade, highlighting changing buyer preferences. Market trends indicate a shift toward prioritizing flood risk data in home-buying decisions, with younger buyers leading the change.
Real estate
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Inside One Community's Uphill Battle for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Helene

Slogging through a thick slop of mud and rock, Brian Hill passed the roof that Hurricane Helene's floodwaters had just ripped off someone's barn and dumped into his yard. Then he peered into the unrecognizable chaos inside what had been his family's dream home. The century-old white farmhouse, surrounded by the rugged peaks of western North Carolina, sat less than 15 yards from the normally tranquil Cattail Creek.
US news
Real estate
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

How frozen flood insurance could delay home purchases in Florida

Government shutdown suspended the NFIP's ability to write or renew policies, risking mortgage closings for homes in FEMA-designated flood zones.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Especially vulnerable': Housing industry warns of shutdown effects

Congress must quickly reauthorize National Flood Insurance Program to prevent canceled closings, higher lender-placed insurance costs, and stalled home financing in flood-prone areas.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Government shutdown looms large for real estate, mortgage

A looming federal shutdown threatens real estate transactions by delaying government-backed loan processing, halting flood insurance services, and undermining buyer confidence and federal paychecks.
Environment
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Alabama Homeowners Paying Property Taxes on Sinking Gulf Homes: What To Know

Coastal communities continue to lose land and homes to erosion and rising seas, leaving submerged properties, tax burdens, insurance challenges, and strained disaster response.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hurricane Season: 5 Key Takeaways on Adjusting Home Insurance Coverage

Insurance coverage is crucial during hurricane season, especially in high-risk states facing climate-related challenges.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Hurricane season arrives amid homeowners insurance hikes

Homeowner loss ratios have increased from 75% in 2021 to 85% in 2023, with forecasted elevated ratios due to anticipated hurricane activity in 2024.
Real estate
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

It's Hurricane Season in NY. These Tips Will Help You Protect Your Home

"Building financial resiliency is a crucial part in preparing for climate disasters," said Theodora Makris, senior program manager at the Center for NYC Neighborhoods (CNYCN). Makris explains that getting flood insurance, which you can read more about here, and creating an emergency fund ahead of the next big storm is the best way to protect your home from a severe weather event. And New Yorkers are no strangers to harsh storms.
New York City
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it

Flood insurance coverage in the U.S. is critically low, with only 4% of homeowners holding policies despite widespread flooding.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago
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Flood Insurance Is Becoming Unaffordable-Can Community-Based Catastrophe Insurance Help? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Devastating floods in February 2025 caused significant damage and the need for improved flood insurance options.
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