July 31, 2018 -- In a big win for REALTORS®, the National Flood Insurance Program will continue renewing or issuing new insurance for four more months under legislation overwhelmingly passed by the U.S. Senate today. The bill, which cleared the House last week, is expected to be signed into law before midnight tonight when the program expires. “We
July 26, 2018...Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed legislation to authorize the National Flood Insurance Program until November 30th of this year. The bill now needs to pass the Senate by its expiration date of July 31st. “Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States,” said Elizabeth Mendenhall,
Since 1948. the Rhode Island Association of Realtors has been a strong advocate for property owners in preserving private property rights and enhancing the ability of Rhode Island citizens to attain and maintain homeownership. During this year’s legislative session, the association addressed seven issues with favorable results for those who own Rhode
July 16, 2018 -- Since 1948. the Rhode Island Association of Realtors has been a strong advocate for property owners in preserving private property rights and enhancing the ability of Rhode Island citizens to attain and maintain homeownership. During this year’s legislative session, the association addressed seven issues with favorable results for
July 2, 2018...Last weekend, several senators attached a 6-month extension as an amendment to the Agriculture Improvement Act, which passed the Senate. While this is a positive step, the bill now moves to a House-Senate conference where the differences are not likely to be resolved before the NFIP expires on July 31. As a result, another vehicle must be