Ida flooding could jeopardize 47,000 home sales in NY and NJ

Devastating flash floods in New York and New Jersey in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida could delay or derail as many as 47,000 pending real estate transactions valued at more than $19.4 billion in those states alone, according to an analysis by ClosingC… Continue reading

NAR disaster relief charity kicks off campaign to raise $8.5M

Because natural disasters have become increasingly common, the Realtors Relief Foundation is shoring up its resources to be able to respond at a moment’s notice. Continue reading

From the Great Recession to 9/11: What to do when external factors get in the way of a real estate deal

Economic changes, tariffs and international conflicts can put buyers on edge — here’s how you can help them make the right decision. Continue reading

California fires: Residents and Realtors flee blaze

By Friday evening, the Woolsey fire had burned more than 35,000 acres. Much of the charred area lies in upscale communities such as Calabasas and Malibu, which are nestled against the Santa Monica mountains at the north end of Los Angeles County, in So… Continue reading

Realtor on Camp wildfire: ‘As horrible as you can imagine, it’s worse’

A fast-moving wildfire is raging through Butte County in California in the Sierra Nevada foothills, north of Sacremento and just east of Chico. One Realtor on the ground told Inman the blaze is “worse than you can imagine.” Continue reading

As Hurricane Florence approaches, Realtors are bracing for impact

The Category 4 storm prompted a mandatory evacuation order for Hatteras Island, where Scholten lives, beginning at noon on Monday and the order will extend to the rest of Dare County at 7 a.m. Tuesday, but whether Scholten leaves will depend on the hur… Continue reading

What your buyers need to know about natural disaster insurance

As Americans beging to rebuild from natural disaster, one thing has become clear, most homeowners didn’t have the proper insurance. Continue reading