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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 →

Mortgage assistance for Hawaii fire victims includes forbearance help

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration outlined relief for homeowners as FEMA and the state of Hawaii rushed to provide emergency housing for displaced residents. Continue reading →

July was a record-breaking month for real estate on earth

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Nothing is going to disrupt the real estate industry in the years ahead as much as the onslaught of climate change, Minnesota broker Teresa Boardman writes. Continue reading →

19 community-centric heat wave initiatives for Realtors

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As scorching heat waves become more frequent and intense this summer, it is imperative for communities to come together and devise innovative solutions to protect their most vulnerable members. Coach Darryl Davis offers ways that real estate profession… Continue reading →

Pearl Certification ups resources to match ‘energy-efficient’ priorities

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The company intends to prepare agents and homeowners for the “millions of new high-performing homes improved through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA),” according to an announcement. Continue reading →

Amid growing insurance crisis, Farmers pulls out of Florida

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A number of insurance providers have left Florida over the last year, apparently driven away thanks to extreme weather and a challenging legal landscape. Continue reading →

‘Big Short’ investor warns of growing threat to home values

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In these times, double down — on your skills, on your knowledge, on you. Join us Aug. 8-10 at Inman Connect Las Vegas to lean into the shift and learn from the best. Get your ticket now for the best price. An investor who correctly predicted the 2008 f… Continue reading →

Value of promoting sustainability in listings keeps falling, Realtors say

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An Inman analysis of NAR data on residential sustainability over the past seven years reveals that fewer agents and brokers believe touting energy efficiency in listings elicits meaningful results. Continue reading →

Study sounds the alarm on $187B ‘climate housing bubble’

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A study led by economists at the Environmental Defense Fund identifies some surprising regions, such as Appalachia and northern New England, as overvaluation hotspots. Continue reading →

After 2-year ordeal, FHA borrowers can now buy private flood insurance

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday announced it had prevailed in expanding flood insurance choices for homebuyers with Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgages. Continue reading →