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Podcast
FEMA
Podcast
In recent years, U.S. homes have seen
an increased risk of damage from natural
disasters. e official FEMA podcast gives
an inside look at the federal agency's disaster
mitigation processes, featuring updates on
policy and innovation in the field of emergency
management, as well as stories about
communities and individuals recovering after
disasters. Hear from experts including Mark
Carey, the recently retired FEMA Region 10
Mitigation Division Director, where he was
responsible for the region's National Flood
Insurance Program and the Risk Analysis and
Risk Reduction programs. e FEMA Podcast
is available on Apple iTunes and Google Play
to stream or download.
Blog
Harvard
Joint Center
for Housing
Studies Blog
From regulation to local issues, the Harvard
Joint Center for Housing Studies ( JCHS) is
a place to stay up to date on industry issues
across the country. Featuring articles from
housing experts including former Freddie
Mac CEO Don Layton, the JCHS Blog
is a comprehensive collection of articles
and opinion pieces on the state of housing,
including need-to-know data for rental
investors and the secondary market. Recent
articles include a look at the impact of seniors
"aging in place" and Don Layton's multipart
exploration of the Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac G-Fee discount and credit risk transfers.
Twitter
Odeta Kushi
First American Deputy Chief Economist
Odeta Kushi's Twitter is a constant stream of
real-time news and data from First American's
reporting and beyond. Kushi tweets and
retweets about various economic indicators,
from mortgage data to broader economic
issues. She also reviews and comments on data
as it happens, including recent rate cuts and
how the international events are influencing
U.S. housing. rough Kushi's feed and
commentary, keep up with not only First
American's research but also data from the
National Association of Realtors and other
sources.
