Real Estate News

 Engaging in “unauthorized practice of law” violates Article 13 of the Realtor Code of Ethics. State laws can vary on this, which also creates a gray area in some incidences.   Read More  

 When a closing attorney told the buyer about a pending special assessment on a condo purchase, the buyer was shocked. Now what?  Read More  

 It can be confusing following all the moving parts of a financing contingency. Here’s a closer look at the contingency found in the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar contract.  Read More  

 Many real estate contracts allow buyers to “assign” their rights and obligations under the contract, and sellers can suddenly find themselves working with Joe rather than Sally. What’s a Realtor to do? Ask the right questions – and don’t give legal advice.  Read...

 Some strategies to get the lowest mortgage rate include taking control of a debt-to-ratio income and maintaining a strong employment record.   Read More  

 After three months of declines, confidence among U.S. consumers ticked up though they remain anxious about inflation. Analysts were expecting the index to drop again.  Read More  

 After three months of declines, confidence among U.S. consumers ticked up though they remain anxious about inflation. Analysts were expecting the index to drop again.  Read More  

 What should a homeowner do when the wind blows the leaves from the neighbor’s tree to his side of the fence? Remove them.  Read More