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Congress Extends Flood Insurance Until Nov. 18 – Action Needed
On October 4, Congress extended National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) authority as part of a broader government funding measure, the Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2608). This latest extension will run through November 18, 2011.
The House and Senate are currently working on legislation that would extend the program for five years and make needed reforms to the program. The House passed its version...
Two Important Calls For Action That Affect YOUR Profession – Have You Visited the Realtor Action Center?
It’s an easy address to remember – www.realtoractioncenter.com – and its contents provide you with a wealth of information so that you can increase your involvement in the political process.
The National Association of REALTORS® has issued two very important Calls For Action, and with a couple of clicks of your mouse at www.realtoractioncenter.com, you can make a difference.
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Call for Action: Tell Congress to Reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program
Right now Congress is debating whether to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It expires on September 30. This is the tenth time in three years this program has been set to expire. It’s time we stop the band-aid approach to flood insurance and give the program a long-term extension. For this reason the National Association of REALTORS® is urging Congress to reauthorize...
Without Congressional Action, Flood Insurance Program Will Expire
June is an ominous month for Houston homeowners. June 1 traditionally marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. June 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Tropical Storm Allison, the costliest tropical storm in U.S. history. Tropical Storm Allison flooded an estimated 73,000 houses throughout Harris County. Damages exceeded $5 billion nationwide.
It is important to remember that floods...
