The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents has asked the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration to seek an executive order from President Bush to keep the National Flood Insurance Program operating after Dec. 31.Because Congress adjourned without reauthorizing the program, the NFIP may not be able to issue new policies, which are required for a mortgage loan for homes located within designated flood hazard areas, after the end of the year. The insurance agents and other groups are seeking ways to keep the flood program operating without interruption.
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The serial entrepreneur, who also created Rapid Reporting and American Transfer & Trust, plans to remain active in industry causes, a LinkedIn post said.
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Almost 45% of buyers received a seller concession this summer, while more than 15% saw a reduction in the asking price to go along with it, according to Redfin.
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With 55% of homeowners planning to renovate rather than relocate, demand for home improvement capital will be strong even if the purchase market slows further.
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Last week's bond market turmoil continued leading up to the FOMC decision on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year fixed to near or over 7%, depending on the source.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission said Rule 14a-8 exceeds its statutory authority and intrudes on matters of state law. Shareholder advocacy groups, however, argue that repealing the rule could reduce transparency.
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Brian Johnson's nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advanced to the full Senate Thursday morning in a party-line vote.
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