Tag: Flood Insurance
Homeowners urged to revisit flood insurance following new FEMA rate formula
A fully paid-off home may seem to be a symbol of financial stability. And in many ways, it’s undoubtedly a vital safety net.
“It’s wealth...
Report: Some residents drop flood insurance after FEMA rate hikes
PROVIDENCE – About 1 in 10 Rhode Island residents have dropped their flood insurance since December due to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's new...
Study: More R.I. properties face greater flood risk
Mark A. Male’s South Kingstown home is at minimal risk of flooding, at least according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood plain maps.
Even...
Climate advocates cheer Trump policy shift on flood insurance
NEW YORK - Climate advocates say an overhaul of the nation’s flood insurance program being unveiled by the Trump administration will spur communities around...
Despite multi-factor challenges, high-end home sales continue to grow in Rhode...
Despite the up-and-mostly down nature of the stock market in 2018, Rhode Island’s luxury real estate market showed no signs of slowing down. And...
Read the fine print on private flood insurance
The flood-insurance market for Rhode Island has opened up in recent years, with more private options now available. But before businesses and homeowners try...
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