Florida Realtors Legal News
Legal News Archive
To fulfill the “promise of the 1968 Fair Housing act,” HUD’s rule requires the submission of “Equity Plans” every five years and “robust community engagement.”
Could you become a victim of phishing, ransomware or worse? Use this information to protect yourself and your clients.
Real estate professionals should have a basic knowledge of the global issues impacting foreign investors and buyers of U.S. real estate.
To provide greater transparency about compensation for buyer’s agents, the National Association of Realtors® made key changes to MLS policy. Plus: Why the Department of Justice is scrutinizing the real estate industry.
The AS IS contract, Residential contract and seven Riders were updated, and three new Riders were created. Members will have time to study the changes before it replaces current forms on Nov. 1.
With housing inventory at record lows, sellers have plenty of offers from which to pick. Make sure you’re doing right by the seller and buyer from a legal and ethical perspective.
Sales associates and broker associates can practice real estate (and be paid) as individuals, or, if they follow the correct path, as a business entity. Here’s the route they must follow if they want to form a business entity.
Managing a probate real estate transaction takes organization, but it’s a lot easier than it looks. Knowing these particulars will help.