An active hurricane season is on the horizon — is the US prepared?

NOAA expects 13 to 19 named storms to arrive now through the end of November. More than 33 million properties face potential damage from high winds and more than 6 million from flooding as a result of storm surge. It’s unclear how federal cuts may hind… Continue reading

FEMA held back Direct Lease for LA wildfire survivors. Here’s why

Despite more than 13,000 homes destroyed in the January Los Angeles wildfires and many residents still trying to pick up the pieces, the program was never activated in Los Angeles. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn’t justify the need… Continue reading

Helpful resources and a call to action for California wildfire victims

Real estate professionals aren’t just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading