- How should neighbors deal with unruly tenants in a townhome community? Focus on the individuals causing the problem.
- The National Association of Realtors was among the organizations that filed amicus briefs in support of property-owners rights.
- Listing broker does not provide legal advice but got in trouble with the Code when they failed to affirmatively recommend the buyer consult their own attorney.
- Is someone representing themselves as a licensed real estate agent when they’re not? Should you file a complaint? Read how to handle it.
- While there are ways to reduce liability using a variety of contract clauses, it’s impossible to eliminate all of it. Drafting contract clauses requires detailed knowledge, skill, and research
- Video marketing helps create a strong online presence, which is essential to buyers who use the internet. The first step to making great videos is getting past fear.
- Nearly 50% of luxury homes purchased from December to February were all-cash sales because wealthy buyers have more financial flexibility.
- Winning residential or commercial developments are recognized for being designed in harmony with nature and their green building practices.
- Officials are urging patience as rate increases slowly decline due to increased competition with new insurers entering the market.
- NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index increased to 78.2 in March. Existing-home sales are forecast to rise by 9% in 2024 to 4.46 million
- Some preventative measures against ransomware attacks include offsite backups, security training, frequent system updates and firewalls.
- The My Safe Florida Home home-hardening grant program will be expanded to include condos. It was a Florida Realtors’ priority for the 2024 legislative session.
- The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 7.17% from 7.1% last week. Costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose this week to 6.44% from 6.39%.
- The FTC’s rule will be effective beginning in mid-August. NAR is currently reviewing the rule and its impact and will provide updates.