Community Law Determines Collection for Damages
A frustrated teenager forced an HOA gate open with his car. Do his parents pay for damages? Also: Can I nominate myself from the floor for an HOA position?
Must-Haves for Real Estate Landing Pages
An agent’s website must have a strong landing page. Some customers create their “first impression of you,” even though it’s not a face-to-face interaction.
The Future of Cities? ‘Extreme Automation’
Cities took a hit during the pandemic but are resurging. Analysts say cars will soon self-drive, but buildings will also undergo a radical tech transformation.
Homeowners Quicker to Sell and Move in 2021
Study: The average owner moved after 13.2 years in 2021, down from 13.5 in 2020. The reason? Remote work opportunities, low interest rates and rising home prices.
Is a $1M Home Still Considered Luxury Housing?
The world’s affluent population – those with $5M-plus incomes – grew 19.8% in 2021. In the U.S. it was 24.8% in both population and wealth, up from 8.1% in 2020.
HUD’s ‘Better Climate Challenge’ Supports Environment
HUD hopes more multifamily owners will commit to cutting carbon emissions, in part because lower-income communities face a greater risk from natural disasters.
Court Allows Unusual RESPA Claim to Move Forward
The RESPA violation claim: A selling builder and affiliated title company promised bonuses to agents for successfully referring customers to the title company. Plaintiffs claimed it increased their title insurance costs.
New Standard of Practice: ‘Free’ for Buyers?
Dear Joey: A fellow Realtor told me about a new Standard of Practice, and it sounds like I can’t tell buyers that my service doesn’t cost them anything?
Why Does My HOA Want a Proxy Returned?
If I return the election ballot, what’s the point of a proxy too? Also: Condo owners with common-element parking spaces should be able to install a vehicle charging station.
Dual or Variable Rate Commission?
Most if not all Florida MLSs provide participants a way to disclose whether their listing agreement for sale or rent contains a dual or variable rate commission arrangement. However, many members don’t fully understand the “dual or variable rate” definition.