Listing Agreement Questions? NAR Has Answers

Listing Agreement Questions? NAR Has Answers

By Amy Connolly NAR released a new Consumer Guide focused on listing agreements to educate customers working with real estate professionals. WASHINGTON — What is a listing agreement? What services might be included in one? How do I know what might work best for me?...
Helene and Milton Among Costliest Hurricanes

Helene and Milton Among Costliest Hurricanes

By Seth Borenstein Hurricanes Helene and Milton are expected to rank among the most expensive storms, but insured losses are expected to be lower than previous storms. WASHINGTON — Monstrous hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages are...
Seller Profit Margins Drop Slightly Across U.S.

Seller Profit Margins Drop Slightly Across U.S.

Returns on typical U.S. home sales remain high but dipped down quarterly and annually, ATTOM found. Median raw profits hold steady at just under $130,000. IRVINE, Calif.— Homeowners earned a 55.6% profit margin on typical single-family home and condo sales in the...
New Hurricane Aid Available for Repairs

New Hurricane Aid Available for Repairs

By Amy Connolly Operation Blue Roof, which provides free tarps for damaged homes, opened for applications, and HUD announced a 90-day foreclosure moratorium on FHA-insured mortgages. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – New aid initiatives launched to support Florida residents as they...
Navigating the Insurance Claims Process

Navigating the Insurance Claims Process

By Sally Ho and Mae Anderson Contact your insurance company soon after a disaster to make a claim and document the damages. FEMA aid is available for some home and business owners. NEW YORK – Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of...
Small Business Disaster Loan Program out of Money

Small Business Disaster Loan Program out of Money

By Mae Anderson U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said new funding might not come until after the November election. Other disaster relief programs are available, including FEMA help. NEW YORK — The Small Business Administration has run out of money for the disaster...