Florida Realtors News

HUD sees more manufactured housing as part of the nation’s affordable housing solution, and an independent office now reports directly to a top FHA official.

Want to expand your real estate team? Not sure if you want to start one? We talked to five team leaders to find out their advice and lessons learned.

Many agents are using AI tools to assist with marketing, but there are risks. Here’s what you need to know before hopping on the artificial intelligence bandwagon.

Meta (Facebook) gave RE agents the ability to steer ads in ways that violate the Fair Housing Act, but “the users did it” doesn’t fully protect Meta from lawsuits.

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?

The Florida Realtors-backed housing bill passed this year – Live Local Act – creates multiple, broad-based incentives to spur construction of affordable housing.

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.

Brokers’ files often have Social Security numbers, bank account information and driver’s license copies – the top targets of fraudsters. It’s important to keep that info safe – and have an internal system that provides legal protection if that fails.

While “shelter costs” make up 25% of the Consumer Price Index, the calculation only looks at rising rents. SMR calls that “a major flaw” and developed its own index.

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.