Legal Q&A: Is a 4-Year-Old Roof Approval Still Valid?
Also: The banging and slamming from an upstairs unit feels almost intentional, and it goes on all night long. What can lower-unit owners legally do?
First Affordable Housing REIT Puts Spotlight on Growing Sector
The affordable housing sector has proved resilient, and the new real estate investment trust (REIT, which trades similar to stocks) will focus on Opportunity Zones.
Industry Says It Supports $15K First-Time Buyer Tax Credit
However, a tax credit for first-time buyers, part of Pres.-Elect Biden’s housing plan, won’t do much good if a low inventory keeps pushing prices higher.
Pandemic Boosts the Popularity of Online Rental Scams
More crooks scrape your for-sale or for-rent ads, change contact info and try to scam renters out of money – a crime tactic that works even better during the pandemic.
Unique Challenges Continue to Arise in Commercial Real Estate
Florida Realtors’ Economist: NAR released its Commercial Market Insights report, and it suggests that nuances between asset types and class indicate opportunity and risk.
Personal Protection: Some Realtors Add New Weapon. Literally
NAR says about 1 out of 7 Realtors carries a firearm if working with a stranger, though men are more likely to carry a gun while women prefer pepper spray.