No new or renewed policies during the lapse; FEMA says valid claims will still be paid with available funds. NAR estimates about 1,300 property sales per day—roughly 40,000 closings a month—could be ...

(AP) - Authorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire Tuesday, leaving homeowners unable to access new coverage and potentially wreaking havoc on home ...

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which insures nearly 5 million properties across the U.S., has officially lapsed following the government shutdown. As of midnight on Sept. 30, FEMA can no ...

Houston families living in flood-prone areas face a critical challenge as the government shutdown halts the National Flood Insurance Program, leaving thousands unable to secure or renew coverage with ...

Buyers of homes in flood zones could be encountering unexpected hurdles this week: The government shutdown that took effect on Wednesday also has suspended the National Flood Insurance Program’s ...

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - For those trying to buy a home located in a flood zone, they’ll need flood insurance to get a mortgage. A policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is usually the ...

No, this isn’t déjà vu. The National Flood Insurance Program, which insures nearly 5 million properties nationwide, is once again nearing its expiration date. Unless Congress acts by Jan. 30, 2026, ...

It's the middle of hurricane season, and meteorologists say we've been lucky so far. Of the nine named storms and three hurricanes that have formed this season, only one short-lived tropical storm has ...

Standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood damage, though some policies include endorsements for sewer backup or sump pump failure.