Austin Perez

Austin Perez is senior policy representative, Insurance Issues, for the National Association of REALTORS®.

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Flood Insurance Reforms Critical for a Vibrant Housing Market

Now that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has been extended through Sept. 30, Congress should pass a long-term reauthorization and reform measure that strengthens the program while providing certainty to real estate markets and property owners. Administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the NFIP offers hundreds of thousands of dollars of insurance…