NAR released a new Consumer Guide focused on listing agreements to educate customers working with real estate professionals.

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.

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.

Buyers should keep a close eye on their credit reports, control their debt-to-income ratio and maintain a strong employment record, among other things.

AI is being used to improve efficiency for tasks that include lead generation, scheduling meetings and follow-up communications.

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.

Financial research shows disparities among various racial and ethnic groups. With solid credit, mortgage applications and other loans are more likely to be approved.

The back-to-back hurricanes that swept across parts of Florida have caused billions in damages, according to the latest insurance estimates.

September saw an uptick in activity from both buyers and sellers, Zillow said. Southern states, including Florida, have tipped towards a buyer’s market.

Converting older hotels and motels into apartments is a cheaper and quicker endeavor than converting office buildings or building new, experts said.