A survey found 68% of homeowners were satisfied with their finances, compared with 47% of nonhomeowners, though many in both groups lived paycheck to paycheck.
Landlords cannot deduct for ordinary wear and tear from security deposits. Tenants can dispute charges with written objections and move-out photos.
Floridians were more optimistic about their finances a year ahead but less positive about their current finances and buying major household items.
An interpleader action asks a court to resolve competing claims to escrow funds, but the associated fees and costs can leave buyers and sellers with less to recover.
Florida’s septic rules may mean costly upgrades for some properties. That makes early checks, inspections and seller disclosures key to real estate transactions.
Key West broker Stacy Stahl combines AI tools with personal outreach and local information to keep her marketing useful and recognizable to customers.
Florida Realtors’ webinar tomorrow will explain Amendment 3’s proposed property tax changes and address common questions ahead of the November election.
After a buyer and a seller execute a purchase and sales contract, does the listing broker have to tell the seller about subsequent offers that come in? What does the Code say about this? Does it depend on the listing agreement language?
Agents should match follow-up methods to customer preferences and urgency, switching from texts to calls when needed, Darryl Davis wrote in Inman.
Florida recorded 7,842 new-home permits in August, up 28% from July, with Tampa and Southwest Florida accounting for more than half of the total.
