– Houston's market proves resilient post-Harvey Hurricane Harvey’s catastrophic flooding doesn’t appear to deter housing demand. Redfin agents say 45 buyers are ready to purchase homes where the storm hit. Rebuilding: A long road for storm victims For anyone who needs to repair or rebuild a home or business,...
– Fla. makes it easier to renew insurance or submit claims For an extra 90 days, insurers cannot cancel policies, demand required info or increase policyholders’ rates under a directive from Gov. Rick Scott. Irma pushes Fla.'s poor closer to the edge of ruin Irma upended millions of Floridians...
– National flood insurance extended for three months NAR’s Call for Action ended Friday. While it initially hoped to pass a comprehensive flood bill that lasted years, Harvey aid and Irma’s impending threat last week convinced Congress to postpone any major changes. NFIP now expires in December. Insurer: 'File...
– What to do if board pres. makes use of HOA resources Real estate QandA: All board members have a fiduciary responsibility to the community. Review HOA docs – but board can also remove or replace him. Hispanic homeownership surges Curbed.com: Latinos are expected to make up 52% of new...
– What to do after a disaster hits your home, mortgage If you’re affected by a natural disaster, what does it mean for your mortgage? Here are frequently asked questions and answers. Affordable-housing panel starts looking for fixes Eyeing reforms of everything from building codes to land-use rules, a...
– Scott declares emergency as hurricane threatens All of Fla. will soon get a taste of Hurricane Irma, and it’s likely that a few areas will face a direct impact. Bolster your home and business defenses now. Number in Fla. with flood ins. down 16% in 5 years Why...
– Will weak inflation slow Fed's interest rate increases? All signs point to healthy economic growth but one: inflation. The Fed wants to see 2% before it boosts interest rates, but inflation remains stubbornly stagnant. Fla. franchises gain aesthetic freedom under new law A bill passed during the 2017...
– Average mortgage rates fall again to new 2017 low Mortgage-buyer Freddie Mac reports that the average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 3.82% this week from last week’s 3.86%. Flood insurance policies plunged before Harvey The number of Houston homeowners with flood insurance dropped 9% over...
– Could Harvey push Fla. homeowner's insurance rates higher? Short answer: No. Fla. rates shouldn’t go up. Rates are set at the state level, so what happens in Texas stays in Texas, and what happens in Fla. stays in Fla. HUD raising up-front fees for reverse mortgages According to...
– Florida Realtors taps Disaster Relief Fund, sends supplies In response to the horrendous Texas flooding, Florida Realtors will send $25K to a Texas Realtors’ aid fund and pay for local efforts to create “Totes for Hope” – a grassroots effort to send personal supplies to Texas families struggling...
