Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac updated condo insurance and project standards, including ACV roof coverage and revised deductible and review rules.

At the behest of their conservator, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are taking steps to simplify their insurance requirements, ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are changing some rules related to insurance that could cut costs for condo owners.

Inflation showed signs of easing in 2024 after reaching record levels just two years ago. The rate of price increases finally slowing, which is why after 11 consecutive rate hikes, the Federal Reserve ...

Older condo association buildings, depending on height, proximity to the coast and state of repair may be facing an unaffordable situation. “I thought we were being conservative by budgeting the same ...

Owning a condo comes with some great perks — less upkeep to worry about and access to shared amenities like pools, gyms, or common spaces. However, it also comes with financial obligations that can ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Even before the Lahaina fires, insurance rates had been spiking because of natural disasters, global instability and other risk factors driving up costs. And now, they're ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Rising costs have also led some condos to go underinsured.