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Insurers ‘dodged a bullet’ as Hurricane Idalia slams rural areas

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Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac outline relief for victims, including forbearance suspending mortgage payments for up to 12 months. Continue reading →

Real estate heroes come to rescue after suffering losses in Maui fires

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Fires that roared through western Maui last week have destroyed thousands of homes and killed scores of people. The real estate community is trying to help pick up the pieces. Continue reading →

Is now the time to buy a storm-damaged, post-hurricane home?

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In the aftermath of a natural disaster, investors and bargain-hunters may be shopping for a deal. Here’s what to watch out for, according to Naples, Florida agent Sue “Pinky” Benson. Continue reading →

Amid Hurricane Ian disaster, real estate pros begin picking up pieces

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The storm slammed into southwestern Florida with winds as high as 150 miles per hour. President Biden said it may prove to be the deadliest hurricane in the state’s history. Continue reading →

Real estate agents band together for recovery in tornado-stricken states

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Tornadoes ripped through six states between Friday and Saturday morning, wreaking havoc and destruction. Realtors told Inman that they were helping each other amidst the devastation. Continue reading →

Keller Williams distributes grants, supplies to agents impacted by Ida

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The KW Cares program mobilized in the wake of Hurricane Ida last week and should end up providing assistance to 2,000 people suffering impacts from the storm. Continue reading →

These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home

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It costs about 242 percent more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining U.S. states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis. Continue reading →

Redfin adds ClimateCheck risk data to its website

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The news comes on the heels of RealScout and Ojo Labs also adding ClimateCheck data to their listings portals in recent months as consumers become increasingly concerned about climate change risk factors when buying a home. Continue reading →

Nashville brokerages rally around community after deadly tornado

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Four real estate brokerages in Nashville share how they’re helping clients and community members bounce back after Tuesday’s devastating EF-3 tornado. Continue reading →

9 tips for filing insurance claims after a catastrophe

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Whether it’s a hurricane like Dorian or a tropical storm, flood, tornado, earthquake or fire, it can take years to resolve a major insurance claim and restore a property. Learn how to file a claim from those who have been there and done that. Continue reading →