Florida Keys Officials Seek Delay in State’s Building Plans

Nearly 8,000 vacant parcels could be developed if the state Legislature loosens restrictions.
Read MoreTenant-on-Tenant Discrimination also Impacts Landlords

A rental housing provider is paying $300K to settle HUD fair housing allegations – not because they directly discriminated, but because tenants harassed other tenants, the landlord failed to stop them, and an order to vacate included the complaining parties.
Read MoreRE Q&A: Can Condo Owners Sell a Parking Spot?

One condo owner offered to buy an additional parking spot from their neighbor who had two spots. Is that legal? And if so, is it smart?
Read MoreCode of Ethics and Arbitration Manual: 2024 Changes

The Code of Ethics is a dynamic document, evolving and adapting along with the real estate industry for over 100 years now. Updates usually go into effect at the beginning of each year. Here’s what’s new in 2024.
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When a seller discloses property information, they could face liability if they share only part of a story and leave out negative details.
Read More Blanks, Asterisks and Filling Out Contracts Correctly

Making an offer? Received one? Don’t skim over the important parts about key dates and timeframes. Hint: If there is an asterisk near a contract page number, a blank on that page should be reviewed.
Read MoreBuy a House or Have a Wedding? It Can Be Both

Experts say couples can have a wedding and a house if they budget and set priorities.
Read MoreHigher Interest Rates Make Homeownership Tougher

Rising home prices and rents are also challenging would-be buyers to save for down payments.
Read MoreAverage Long-Term U.S. Mortgage Rate Dips Below 7%

The mortgage rate now stands at its lowest level since early August, signaling good news for prospective homebuyers.
Read MoreNAR’s Chief Economist Forecasts 4.71M Existing-Home Sales in 2024

Lawrence Yun also said the housing market will improve for buyers next year.
Read MoreUsing Instagram to Super Charge Your Real Estate Business

“The power of Instagram is that it’s a visual platform that offers a quick snapshot of what makes a person tick.”
Read MoreCan This Vero Beach Home Fetch $15M More Than Two Years Ago?

Agents say home sale prices in the area are about 4% higher year over year.
Read MoreWhat Small Businesses Need to Know About 2024 Regulations

Small businesses should register with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and understand Florida’s minimum wage increase, among other things.
Read MoreFederal Reserve Holds Interest Rates, Possible Cuts in 2024

Fed policymakers indicated they may make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark interest rate beginning in the second half of 2024.
Read More11 Ways to Say No (Without Actually Saying No)

Setting boundaries and saying no shouldn’t be complicated, best-selling author Jay Papasan says. You just need to prepare.
Read MoreWill the Commercial Market Hit the Reset Button in 2024?

A new report finds innovation and adaptation are key to shaping “a resilient real estate landscape for the future.”
Read MoreFormer Church Buildings Find New Life as Homes, Businesses

Former church buildings are being repurposed into homes and businesses, including wineries, dance schools and bed and breakfasts.
Read MoreHUD Touts ‘Unprecedented’ Homeownership Achievements

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said its efforts to reduce barriers to homeownership have helped millions.
Read MoreMoney Ranks 3 Fla. Cities 'Best Places to Live'

Tampa, Altamonte Springs and Sarasota make Money.com’s top 50 "Best Places to Live in the U.S." for 2022-23.
Read MoreFannie Mae Sees Positive Home Price Growth Through 2025

Experts said the growth is encouraging for homebuyers but other factors, including AI and green energy, will play a role.
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