Borrowers with federally backed mortgages in parts of South Florida, and soon all Citizens customers, must buy flood insurance.
A tropical disturbance caused flash floods in South Florida. The disaster relief fund is available to Realtors, Realtor boards/associations and their staff.
The hurricane season, which began June 1, is expected to be busy, but determining where hurricanes will strike continues to be challenging.
Now through June 14, Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax holiday provides tax exemptions on disaster preparedness items.
Hurricane season is here, so homeowners should prepare for storms. A roof is especially vulnerable to storm damage so seek professional advice.
NAR kicked off its fundraiser for its Realtor® Relief Foundation with a $1M goal. Florida Realtors is also seeking donations for its Disaster Relief Fund.
Changes to the My Safe Florida Home Program allow homeowners to choose any state-certified contractor and distribute the funding directly.
A financial-rating agency said it was “cautiously optimistic” about the Florida market, in part due to 2022 legislative reforms and declining Citizens’ policies.
The sales tax holiday, which runs through June 14, focuses on disaster preparedness supplies, such as portable generators, tarps and flashlights.
Forecasters predict up to 25 named storms, up to 13 reaching hurricane strength and 4 to 7 hitting Category 3 or higher. The season starts June. 1.
