Insurers 'dodged a bullet' as Hurricane Idalia slams rural areas
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac outline relief for victims, including forbearance allowing loan servicers to suspend collection of mortgage payments for up to 12 months
by Matt Carter Sep 1
Real estate heroes come to rescue after suffering losses in Maui fires
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
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
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
by Sue Benson Oct 27
Amid Hurricane Ian disaster, real estate pros begin picking up pieces
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
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 29
One in 10 US homes impacted by natural disasters in 2021
A CoreLogic report found that 14.5M properties were subject to natural disasters that caused $56.9B in property damage last year. These events can have long-term impacts on communities
by Matt Carter Feb 18
Real estate agents band together for recovery in tornado-stricken states
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
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 13
Keller Williams distributes grants, supplies to agents impacted by Ida
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
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 1
These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home
It costs about 242% more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining US states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
Redfin adds ClimateCheck risk data to its website
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
ClimateCheck calculates climate change risk for homeowners
Launched Wednesday, ClimateCheck takes the guesswork out of climate threats for homeowners by allowing access to a property's vulnerability to environmental impacts
Hurricane Laura poised to wreak billions in property damage
Damage incurred as a result of Hurricane Laura's surge is poised to impact at least 431,810 residences with over $88.6 billion in reconstruction costs across Texas and Louisiana
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
As fires ravage California, agents evacuate — and step up
Record-setting fires have burned more than 1.2 million acres in California, forcing hundreds of thousands of people from their homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 25
Nashville brokerages rally around community after deadly tornado
Four real estate brokerages in Nashville share how they're helping clients and community members bounce back after Tuesday's devastating tornado
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
Agents brace for Hurricane Dorian, step up to serve the community
Real estate professionals across Florida were checking on clients Friday as a potentially disastrous storm inched toward their state
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 30
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches
A new study from Redfin shows the median home price in some of the country's most and least disaster-prone cities
by Patrick Kearns Apr 16