Real Estate News

 Our Analyzing the Financing Contingency article series takes a closer look at the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar financing contingency. The first article (which ran in June) provided an overview of the contingency and showed how the rights and obligations of parties...

 Starting Aug. 17, the MLS will no longer be a platform for communicating offers of compensation. However, they still remain an option for consumers.  Read More  

 After an HOA approves a house paint color, can association board members change their minds two years later? Make sure the HOA is following the rules.  Read More  

 A listing broker posted their own and other brokers’ listings on their website, complete with the contact information for each one.  One of the other brokers, who hadn’t given permission, saw their listing on the site and filed a complaint. The broker with the...

 First-time renters, particularly those without an extensive credit, job or rental history, should pay close attention to budgeting and planning, among other things.  Read More  

 In New York City and Miami, renters earn roughly 40% less than they need to afford a typical apartment, Redfin said.  Read More  

 Some of the new laws that result from Florida Realtors' 2024 legislative priorities include flood disclosures in property sales and more My Safe Florida Home funding.  Read More  

 The index measures Americans’ assessment of current and future economic conditions. The June decline was not quite as bad as analysts were expecting.  Read More