New Home Construction (2023)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Waggaman, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2023-12-15
Duration: 00:07:21
Subjects: Homeowners insurance | Housing
Contributors:
- LeBlanc, Karen Host
- Mills, Dan Interviewee
- Noel, Randy Interviewee
- Anderson, Dave Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 15, 2023, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen LeBlanc’s report on homebuilders warning of a looming housing crisis due to the high cost of homeowners’ insurance premiums, mortgage rates, and increased construction costs. Her report also touches on programs to help lower homeowners’ insurance, including fortified roofs and wind mitigation surveys. She interviews: Dan Mills, CEO of the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans; Randy Noel, president of Reve, Inc.; and Dave Anderson, sales manager for Rader’s Insulation.