A broker’s listing had a septic system rather than sewer, but it wasn’t disclosed. However a complaint alleging a violation of Article 2 of the Code of Ethics ended with a decision that they weren’t in violation. That’s a pertinent fact, right? How can that NOT be a violation?

A short-term rental listing is treated differently than one with annual renters. If a home may be rented for a few weeks between listing and closing, you may want to use the DD. Seasonal and Vacation Rentals After Closing Comprehensive Rider.

Judging by Florida Realtors Legal Hotline calls, the Post-Closing Occupancy Rider may be the most misunderstood. Many think it’s required for a post-closing occupancy. It’s not.

Florida Realtors: YOY single-family home median price flat at $419.9K, supply at 2.7 months. YOY condo median price up 0.9% to $325K, supply stands at 3.6 months.

It’s the third weekly drop in a row and down from last week’s average of 6.69% for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. A year ago, rates were 5.81%.

The widely used CPI compares year-to-year prices, so if prices were steady for one year but saw a 10% increase in Jan., the next 12 months’ CPI would reflect 10% too.

Home prices, however, declined 3.1% year-to-year. Price increases in the Northeast and Midwest regions failed to offset declines in the South and West.

The WSJ asked RE agents about any “fear for my life” moments, and a Miami Beach Realtor story included an A/C water leak, bad wood and a near-death experience.

How do you buy a house? Renters often don’t know. But first-time buyers have tools at their disposal and, oftentimes, access to mortgage assistance.

As we all know, interest rates play a major role in the real estate market. They determine the cost of borrowing money to purchase a property, which ultimately affects the affordability of homes for buyers and the profitability of investments for real estate investors. That's why many people are int

Airbnb ownership can be a good source of passive income flexibility for personal use. The downside: Startup costs, irregular income and an occasional unruly guest.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida won the Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The nonprofit pairs private grants with groups in need.

A nonprofit organization, UnidosUS, wants to help Hispanic families build generational wealth through homeownership. Wells Fargo kicked off a $100M funding effort.

Some passwords are classically bad, like “123456” and “password.” But NordPass put together a list by industry, and some agents may not be as creative as they think.

In movies, hopeful business owners make their case before a banker and hope for a loan. But there are more options, such as SBA loans or a line of credit.

A quality video blog can earn its creator $5 to $10 for every 1,000 viewers – but popularity also opens the possibility for sponsors, affiliate marketing, etc.

Overall housing starts rose 21.7% in May, and single-family home starts increased 18.5%. A big reason? Buyers can’t find enough existing homes to consider.

Across Fla., 214 young people are getting help with their college costs from the Florida Realtors Education Foundation as they prepare for the 2023-24 school year.

More than a dozen economists say it will take 2-9 years for building and warehouse values to get back on track – but homes won’t lose any appreciable value.

A law effective July 1 adds protections: Citizens, for example, can’t refuse coverage due to open FIGA claims, and policies can’t be cancelled if repairs aren’t done.