Back-to-back storms tank pending home sales in Florida
Pending home sales in key Florida markets fell by the double digits in October and November, as the aftereffects of hurricanes Helene and Milton stifle buyer activity
by Marian McPherson Nov 19
Agents resilient as Milton slams Florida 2 weeks after Helene
The storm hit Sarasota as a Category 3 hurricane late Wednesday night. Agents said Milton's a lot to deal with shortly after Helene, but experience with extreme weather has been helpful
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
Florida's biggest insurer hands off 600k policies as new storm comes
The Florida Legislature-created Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has been overwhelmed in recent years. Now regulators are passing off thousands of policies to private insurers
Agents see glimmer of hope in hard times: Client Pipeline Tracker
September's Fed decision may have sparked something agents haven't felt in months: a feeling that the tide may soon turn for buyer pipelines, according to the latest Inman Intel Index survey
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
How you can help victims of Hurricane Helene
Communities are just beginning a long road to recovery. Reference this list of resources to learn where to donate money or supplies or sign up to volunteer
After Helene, your next CMA better include climate risk
Start adding to your buyer presentations the ability to deeply scan for the risks posed by the planet, and maybe stop worrying so much about high interest rates or a commission-phobic seller
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
Helene death toll surpasses 100; communities face tough rebuild
Some of the areas worst hit were in remote western NC mountain towns, like Asheville, where communities were cut off from cell and internet services, as well as water and power
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
Agents put their resource hat on as Helene rages northward
As Helene progressed from a hurricane to a tropical storm to a post-tropical cyclone on Friday, agents got into gear serving as a resource for clients, while dealing with high winds and flooding
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27