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The Labor Department will use older guidance to assess workers under the FLSA for enforcement while reconsidering the current rule.
NAR released three new Consumer Guides on title fraud, fair housing and mortgage interest deductions to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions.
A neighbor can’t attach to a fence without permission. If their dogs bark all day, ask them to fix the issues, then go to your HOA or animal control.
A seller filed an ethics complaint under Article 3, citing Standard of Practice 3-9, after the listing broker let a family member host a birthday party at the vacant listing without the seller’s permission. But the Realtor association said the complaint should have cited Article 1 instead. Why is Article 1 the correct one here?
New legislation requires condotel buyers to receive disclosures about maintenance responsibilities and fees for non-condo areas, ensuring clarity before purchase.
AI is transforming the real estate industry with faster processes and greater efficiency. It also presents risks, including legal, ethical and cybersecurity concerns.
Association attorneys urge brokers to plan for the liability risks they could face in their brokerage, from buyer breaches to fraud, copyright and contractor issues.
Although Florida Realtors exclusive agreements (listing or buyer brokerage agreements) don’t contain a cancellation clause, they do allow the broker to assign the agreement to a new brokerage.
To ensure a family member keeps a co-owned vacation home, consider joint tenancy with right of survivorship and create a co-ownership agreement.
Trademarking your business name protects your brand and ensures exclusivity. Learn how to register and maintain a trademark