A homeowner isn’t liable for damage from healthy tree roots, even if the tree was planted by the developer. Neighbors may trim encroaching roots at their own cost.
Vacant land is the top target for title fraud, as scammers forge deeds to sell properties they don’t own. New alerts and safeguards aim to curb the trend.
The Supreme Court declined to review a case against NAR’s former “no commingling” rule, letting stand rulings that supported NAR’s position.
Until a sale is finalized, the legal owner could face damage, liability or deal complications if the buyer occupies the property early. Consult an attorney first.
When dealing with noisy neighbors, start with a polite talk, document issues, involve a landlord if needed and use tools like earplugs or white noise.
When a condo board removes hurricane windows during renovations, owners should document, check bylaws and seek legal advice to recover costs.
The National Association of Realtors released guides on private mortgage insurance, home selling safety and wire fraud to help homeowners make informed decisions.
Twenty-five cities and counties sued over SB 180, saying the law freezes local growth rules through 2027, violates home-rule authority and limits planning autonomy.
At the Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual that were effective on June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). But that’s not all — there were several other changes made to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual the same day.
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the state requires updated flood disclosures for home sales and rentals, including all flooding and repair assistance received.
