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Senator Bill Cassidy

Cassidy Seeks Input from NFIP Stakeholders on Proposed Reform

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) is requesting input from National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) stakeholders and other interested parties on potential reforms to the program.

California Building Industry Association Responds to California Department of Insurance Completion of Innovative Forward-Looking...

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The California Building Industry Association issued the following statement today in response to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s approval of a new wildfire catastrophe model aimed at paving way for insurers to close coverage gaps statewide.
Financial Services Republicans

Housing Subcommittee Explores Modern Solutions to the Housing Shortage

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The Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), held a hearing exploring bipartisan solutions to the housing shortage, such as modernizing the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program which has not
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Launches “Express Lane” to Expedite Financing for Residential Care Facilities

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the launch of a new “Express Lane” to expedite Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured

Buying a Home? Don’t Forget These 5 Things

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Buying a home is a big step, and today’s market offers a wide mix of options. Each one brings its own quirks—some exciting, others potentially costly. Knowing what to watch for upfront can spare you from stressful surprises and help you move forward with confidence.
Senator Bill Cassidy

Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech on Lowering Flood Insurance Rates with Hurricane Season Underway

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor highlighting the need to end the Biden-era Risk
ALTA

ALTA Renews TIAC as 2025 Elite Provider

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American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced it has renewed TIAC as an ALTA Elite Provider for 2025. ALTA’s Elite Provider Program features distinguished service providers

NAIC Releases 2024 Market Share Data

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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released data on life/fraternal and property/casualty insurers. The reports provide market share information and identify leading insurance writers in several key lines of business. The reports reflect data filed by insurers as of March 3 and will be refreshed daily through March 7 and then each Monday throughout March.
Busting the Top Myths About Cash Home Buyers in 2025

Busting the Top Myths About Cash Home Buyers in 2025!

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In today's fast-paced real estate market, cash home buyers have become a prominent force, often surrounded by a cloud of myths and misconceptions. As we delve into 2025, understanding who
U.S. Department of the Treasury

U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Report on Personal Auto Insurance Markets and Technological...

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) Federal Insurance Office (FIO) today released its Report on Personal Auto Insurance .
U.S. Department of the Treasury

U.S. Department of the Treasury Report: Homeowners Insurance Costs Rising, Availability Declining as Climate-Related...

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As the latest climate-related crisis unfolds in Los Angeles, Treasury releases most comprehensive data on homeowners insurance in

State Insurance Regulators Monitor the Home Insurance Market to Protect Consumers

State insurance regulators ensure consumers have access to fair, competitive, and healthy insurance markets. They fulfill this mission by monitoring their state’s insurance market and using a wide range of regulatory tools to protect the insurance-buying public. They know their market better than anyone.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Announces 2025 Loan Limits

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New Federal Housing Administration loan limits for Single Family Title II forward and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages go up for calendar year 2025. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees

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GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.

The State of the Real Estate Market in 2024

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The real estate market in 2024 is navigating a complex landscape shaped by economic fluctuations, rising interest rates, and evolving consumer preferences. As the global economy faces uncertainties, the real estate sector has been particularly impacted by changes in mortgage rates, home insurance premiums, and broader market dynamics.
FEMA

Federal Disaster Assistance Approaching $1 Million in First 10 Days

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In the first 10 days since President Biden authorized federal disaster assistance for the state of Missouri, FEMA already has approved $903,720 dollars for 158 eligible individuals and
FEMA

Damaged Wells, Furnaces, Private Roads and Bridges, and Septic Systems May Be Covered by...

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Homeowners typically apply for disaster assistance for structural damages to their property, such as roofs or floors. But other parts
ALTA

New Hawaii Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

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The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, AARP and the Hawai‘i Land Title Association (HLTA) applaud the Hawai‘i

Whitehouse Opening Statement at Hearing on Insurance Upheaval from Climate Change

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“Climate risk makes things uninsurable. No insurance makes things unmortgageable. No mortgages crashes the property markets. Crashed property markets trash the economy.”
Congressman Jared Huffman

HUFFMAN, THOMPSON HOST PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSING CALIFORNIA INSURANCE CRISIS

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Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Mike Thompson (CA-04) were joined by realtors, home builders, agriculture leaders, insurance

Business Real Estate Press Releases

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Florida Realtors Launches Sabal Sign Nationwide for Form Simplicity Ultimate Edition

Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most trusted and widely used transaction management solutions created and owned by the Florida Realtors, today announced the nationwide

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

NAR

REALTORS® Embrace AI, Digital Tools to Enhance Client Service, NAR Survey...

Agents who are REALTORS® are leaning into artificial intelligence while continuing to rely on digital tools such as eSignature, social media, and drone photography to serve their clients, according to