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Garage Doors and the Home Sale: What Buyers, Inspectors, and Insurers Actually Look At
When a home goes on the market, sellers focus most of their preparation energy on kitchens, bathrooms, and paint colors. The garage door, which covers the largest opening on the front of most homes and operates as a mechanical system with direct safety implications, often receives less attention than it deserves.
National Housing Conference announces new Board appointments and returning members, strengthening expertise and leadership
The National Housing Conference (NHC) announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Governors,
Affordability Posts Mild Gains in Second Half of 2025 but Crisis Continues
Though new and existing homes remain largely unaffordable, the needle moved slightly in the right direction in the second half of 2025, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index
7 Tips on Choosing a Commercial Fencing Contractor in Dallas
If you have decided to replace your old commercial fence, or get a brand new one for your brand new property in Dallas, one thing is absolutely for sure. This is not something that you will be able
Financial Services Committee Clears Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act
The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Rep. French Hill (AR-02), today overwhelmingly advanced the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The bill, introduced by Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05)
HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Fulfilled Core Mission in Fiscal Year 2025
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released its fiscal year (FY) 2025 annual report covering the financial status of the FHA
IBHS findings on LA County’s Palisades and Eaton Fires reinforce systems-based mitigation dramatically improves...
Findings combined with laboratory testing show home hardening and noncombustible Zone Zero are critical to reducing damage in suburban conflagrations. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) released findings today from its post-event investigation of the 2025 Los Angeles County Fires, illustrating the necessity of a systems-based approach to wildfire resilience.
Cleaver, Pressley, Warren, Warnock Introduce Innovation Fund Act to Bring Down Housing Costs by...
This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and
Stay in Touch with FEMA
Wisconsin residents who applied for federal assistance may need to follow-up with FEMA for a variety of reasons such as to schedule an inspection or provide additional information or documents to move their application forward.
State Insurance Regulators Meet with FEMA Review Council at White House
With authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expiring later that same day, members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met with members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council at the White House. During the meeting, NAIC members reiterated several longstanding priorities for state insurance regulators.
Rep. Cleaver, Senator Durbin Introduce the SPUR Housing Act to Increase Housing Supply and...
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
Cassidy Seeks Input from NFIP Stakeholders on Proposed Reform
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...
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.
Housing Subcommittee Explores Modern Solutions to the Housing Shortage
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 Launches “Express Lane” to Expedite Financing for Residential Care Facilities
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
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.
Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech on Lowering Flood Insurance Rates with Hurricane Season Underway
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 Renews TIAC as 2025 Elite Provider
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
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!
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
