Hernando County Association of REALTORS®

Disaster Aid Expanding in Ian’s Aftermath

September 30, 2022

Pres. Biden declared a major disaster in 13 Fla. counties so far. Floridians can apply for help from FEMA, which might also help offset insurance deductibles.

Ian Insured Losses Could Cost Up to $40B

September 30, 2022

On Thursday, Fitch Ratings estimated that the total insured losses from Hurricane Ian’s trek across Fla. will be somewhere between $25B and $40B.

How to Reach Your Insurance Company?

September 30, 2022

Here’s a list of most Fla. insurance companies – their websites, phone numbers and any other pertinent post-disaster information.

Fla. Insurers Can’t Drop Policies Until Nov. 28

September 30, 2022

An emergency order bans Fla. property insurers from dropping customers for the next two months as the state cleans up after Hurricane Ian’s visit.

Treasury Rule Aims to Identify All Corporate Owners

September 30, 2022

Some Fla. counties have been identifying corporate ownership in RE sales, but FinCEN will now fight money laundering by creating a U.S. corporation-ownership database.

FHA to Consider Rent Payments of First-Timers

September 30, 2022

Calling on-time rent payments a good indicator of reliability, the FHA commissioner says first-time buyers may be able to include them for loan consideration.