Homeowners could be spared financial losses later if flood risks are more clearly disclosed pre-sale, advocates say. But some agents have resisted, arguing it could negatively affect home sales.

As the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) faces a potential lapse at midnight on January 31, the housing sector could ...

CR explains why most homeowners should consider flood insurance, where to get it, how much it costs, and everything else you need to know to protect your home.

The National Flood Insurance Program could lapse Jan. 30, 2026, putting 4.7 million properties and 1,400 daily home sales at ...

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is set to expire on Jan. 30. A lapse could leave millions at risk, including NC ...

Provincetown property owners could see lower flood insurance premiums, thanks to the town’s upgraded rating in a federal program that rewards strong floodplain management. Provincetown earned a Class ...

The town's new Class 7 rating provides a 15% discount for most National Flood Insurance Program policyholders. This change is expected to save the town nearly $250,000, with individual policyholders ...

For half a century, a federal program has covered most at-risk properties. Now, a private company is pitching a plan to shrink the government’s role. By Scott Dance Reporting from Washington Flood ...

Temporary funding for the National Flood Insurance Program runs out January 30 unless Congress votes to extend it. Meanwhile, Project 2025 has called for privatizing all flood insurance to cut ...

FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk. Shown is flooding in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, ...