Florida regulators have approved proposals by three insurers to take up to 54,386 policies from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. in May.
Real estate professionals who are watching, learning, and adapting will reap the benefits of new technologies, as the industry is starting to see with generative AI.
HUD and Census Bureau: In Jan., new single-family home sales rose 1.5% month-to-month to a seasonally adjusted rate of 661,000. The pace is up 1.8% from Jan. 2023.
Core inflation has declined, but housing costs remain high. Unless those costs cool, some experts doubt core inflation will return to the Fed’s 2% target.
While U.S. tax law supports the current definition of an “independent contractor,” recent changes to U.S. labor law call it into question, and that could potentially impact Realtors.
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Before leaving a real estate brokerage firm, associates should thoroughly review their independent contractor agreement to find out what portion of commission, if any, the associate will be entitled to after leaving.
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NAR: Pending sales were down 8.8% year-over-year. Chief Economist Yun noted that “consumers are showing extra sensitivity to changes in mortgage rates.”
A listing broker didn’t tell their seller they received a finder’s fee from the buyer – but the fee didn’t impact the Realtor’s honest and ethical advice. Why is it an issue under the Code of Ethics if the finder’s fee was negotiated before taking the listing?
