2024 Florida Realtors President Gia Arvin said members play a crucial role in fostering community support and recovery efforts.
Member resources include property insurance information, housing help, legal support and financial aid for those in need.
The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday evening as a Category 4. More than a dozen counties are under evacuation orders.
Florida Realtors has resources for members before and after a storm, including our printable hurricane prep plan and the Disaster Relief Fund.
Members across Florida are urged to prepare for potential impacts from a tropical disturbance that is forecast to develop into Hurricane Helene.
Fla.’s OIR: As of last week, 20,715 claims have been filed; 6,491 claims have been closed with payments made and 7,328 closed without payments.
Over 19,000 claims have been filed from Hurricane Debby, which made landfall in Taylor County on Aug. 5. Florida Realtors DRF is accepting applications until Feb. 5, 2025.
Preparation is the key to navigating hurricane damage. Before any storm, check insurance policies for coverage and take a home inventory.
AccuWeather is now forecasting 16 to 20 named storms, down from 20 to 25, with six to 10 becoming hurricanes and three to six reaching Category 3.
Florida sellers must disclose flood damage history to buyers before contract signing to provide transparency in real estate transactions.
