Florida Realtors Legal News
Legal News Archive
Real estate Q&A: Owners ask if they have to pay those costs if they never use the amenities. If proper procedures were followed, then the answer is likely yes.
DOJ attorneys argue a dispute about permitting authority for projects that affect the state’s wetlands should go back to a federal district judge.
Florida Realtors will be hosting webinars this week regarding practice changes, and NAR released a new Consumer Guide about compensation offers.
The new residential contract riders address buyer credits (concessions) and compensation. Florida Realtors will host a Sept. 16 webinar to discuss the riders.
A new NAR guide for veterans shows financing and buying options, the fourth in its Consumer Guide series on the benefits of working with a Realtor.
Florida Realtors and NAR rolled out new tools to help Realtors navigate the Aug. 17 practice changes, focusing on building trust and showing value to buyers.
The foundation settled with HUD over claims it blocked people of color from the appraisal profession. As part of the settlement, it will establish a $1.22M scholarship fund.
The new regulations require real estate pros and investment advisors to report cash sales of residential real estate sold to legal entities, trusts and shell companies.
Although dispute resolution clauses are rarely at the forefront of people’s minds when negotiating a contract, they can have a big impact when disputes arise.
A Realtor advertised his services with guaranteed savings but was unable to provide it. The ethics panel deemed the slogan misleading, since savings couldn't be guaranteed in every case.