FinCEN postponed its new rule requiring reports on cash home sales to businesses and trusts until March 1, 2026, giving the industry more time to comply.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a floorplans copyright case, upholding a ruling that found their use in listings is fair use, ending seven years of litigation.
Florida’s Fair Housing Act, enacted in 1983, prohibits housing discrimination based on race, sex, religion, disability, family status and other protected classes.
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.
The Supreme Court declined to review a case against NAR’s former “no commingling” rule, letting stand rulings that supported NAR’s position.
The National Association of Realtors released guides on private mortgage insurance, home selling safety and wire fraud to help homeowners make informed decisions.
Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud.
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the state requires updated flood disclosures for home sales and rentals, including all flooding and repair assistance received.
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.
The forms reflect recent law and policy changes, including expanded flood disclosures and adjustments to NAR’s Multiple Listing Options for Sellers.
