Fake Landlord Scam
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What is the National Flood Insurance Program?
This federal program, which is crucial to the Florida real estate industry, helps keep insurance affordable. Take a look at why the NFIP is so important.
Legal News Archive
Two siblings inherited a vacation home, and one who uses it a lot wants to buy the other half. It’s an amicable agreement, so how can they avoid unexpected problems?
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Fla. law, both for condos and HOAs, has some rules regarding meeting records and member sharing. But being somewhat new, Zoom meetings enter a gray area.
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Fla. law allows HOAs to levy fines and liens, leading in part to the number of complaints. But with Calif. No. 1, complaint numbers are also a result of population.
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A community with large lots and an HOA has a buyer who wants to install pickleball courts. Other owners hope to stop them but without a specific rule to do so.
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“It’s too expensive,” isn’t a good excuse. Lenders can “force-place” insurance that owners must pay – and that coverage protects the lender more than the owner.
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It’s not illegal to have a marketing service agreement (MSA), but the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) rules do tie your hands a bit. Here’s what you need to know for a successful MSA that doesn’t break the law.
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Think you know the Code of Ethics backwards and forwards? Test your knowledge and have a little fun with this Code of Ethics quiz.
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Are You Using Online Images Legally?
Images on the Internet are not available for use by everyone. Watch the video and learn how to protect yourself and your business to ensure that you do not violate someone’s copyright.
What First-Time Buyers Need to Know
First-time buyers are eager to learn. A 30- to 45-minute consultation is an excellent first step to find out their goals, expectations, answer questions, and explain the lending opportunities for first-time buyers.