Scams tied to property deals are rising, with more than 12,000 victims reported. AI is making schemes harder to detect and easier to scale.
Homeowners usually must cover costs to fix setback violations, even if the HOA approved it. Documents, prior approvals or a variance could help shift costs.
Florida Realtors released Spanish versions of two contracts as reference tools. State law requires contracts be in English, so translations aren’t binding.
The settlement, if approved by the court, reaffirms prior practice changes and would release members, state and local associations, and more from liability.
In April, the spotlight turns to fair housing protections, with a reminder of illegal practices and resources available to help agents stay current and informed.
When Realtors sell their own properties, do they have the same duty to disclose its condition as they would when representing a seller? Read more to find out.
Scammers are impersonating agents and posting fake listings. Learn the red flags and how to spot fraud before it disrupts a transaction.
AI is already reshaping how agents work. Here’s why brokers need clear guardrails. NAR’s AI policy template can help you get started.
Real estate licensees can be disciplined in a variety of forums, including criminal courts, administrative hearings and local real estate boards. In part three of our series about discipline, we’ll focus on discipline involving the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics.
A federal court vacated FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Anti‑Money Laundering rule, pausing reporting tied to cash deals. An appeal could bring it back.
