Citizens Insurance Policy Count Drops

The drop coincided with nine private insurers approved to assume up to 410,008 Citizens policies. The policy count is expected to total 891,184 at the end of the year.

Pending Home Sales Advanced 7.4% in September

Pending home sales bounced 7.4% to the highest level since March; they're up 2.6% YoY. In the South, pending home sales improved, NAR said. 

Natural Disasters Could Sway Housing Decisions

A new Freddie Mac survey found more people today are concerned about natural disaster risks, which could shape the future of real estate markets.

Hurricane Damage: Landlord Duties, Tenant Rights

Florida law requires safe, habitable rentals. After hurricane damage, tenants may qualify for reduced rent or lease termination if the unit becomes uninhabitable.