In the national flood program (NFIP), “substantial damage” means that repair costs for a home in a Special Flood Hazard Area are at least 50% of its market value. Source: Florida Realtors

The world watched scary news reports and saw worst-case Irma photos after the hurricane, but most attractions are still open, including Key West’s Fantasy Fest. Source: Florida Realtors

When you plan effectively for a hurricane and get 90% right, the 10% you missed will still frustrate you. These biz owners will plan better the next time. Source: Florida Realtors

Louise McLean, Florida Realtors 2014 Humanitarian of Year, founded the Space Coast Assoc.’s charitable arm that helps over 2.2K homeless children in Brevard County. Source: Florida Realtors

Many owners took out interest-only home equity lines of credit before the market collapse, but most owners refinanced before they reset to a higher interest rate. Source: Florida Realtors

Crowdfunding tools help everyone to “pitch in” when a buyer needs downpayment help, and the newest ones charge no fees and make it easy to do. Source: Florida Realtors

Many Floridians missed work and spent money on repairs after Hurricane Irma departed. Now some can’t make their next mortgage payment, but they may have options. Source: Florida Realtors

The Fla.-owned insurer expects fewer claims filed over the next two years, and says that it can cover repairs and losses without expecting any taxpayer help. Source: Florida Realtors

New home sales fell for the second month in a row, dropping 3.4% in Aug., with little optimism about a future increase as builders focus on storm destruction. Source: Florida Realtors

In five years, the number of federal flood policies in Fla. fell by 15%, and many non-covered people are now wondering how they can afford to fix their homes. Source: Florida Realtors