NAR’s ‘Good Neighbor’ Award Honors Charity Work
At NAR’s Nov. convention in Orlando, Realtors dedicated to charitable work will receive a 2022 Good Neighbor Award. Know a worthy applicant? Apply now.
Lack of Affordable Housing Hurts Economy as Well as People
Service workers can’t afford to live in more Fla. metros as home and rental prices climb – and local service businesses are starting to feel the pinch.
HUD Block Grants Now Favor Environment, Equity
New rules dictate how block-grant money can be spent. HUD announced $2B in disaster relief, but state and local agencies must follow specific spending priorities.
NAR Sues REX, Claims False and Misleading Ads
NAR alleges that REX-Real Estate Exchange’s claims deceive consumers and discourage them from “pro-consumer, pro-competitive benefits” provided by Realtors.
A Tiny Home Haven for Human Trafficking Survivors
Even as efforts to end human trafficking skyrocket, few programs help victims find housing after they’re freed. In Jacksonville, the solution may be tiny homes.
Condo Owner Alleges Discrimination Against Nurse
After a condo owner’s request to rent out her unit to an ICU nurse was turned down, she alleged the denial was a fair housing violation based on a fear of COVID.
Floridians’ Confidence Drops a Bit in Jan.
UF economist blames the omicron variant that “undermined economic activity, pushed prices higher and inflation to its highest level in nearly four decades.”
Fla. Has 4 of Top 10 Metros for Out-of-State Buyers
Study: 3 of the Fla. metros (Miami, Cape Coral, North Port) had more out-of-state than in-state searches on Redfin. With Tampa, most searches came from Orlando.
Grandfathered Rental Rules for Condos and HOAs?
For years, new condo rental restrictions applied only to current owners who voted for them, but new HOA restrictions were effective for everyone. That changed last July when HOA owners who rent out units received somewhat similar protections.
Confirming the Presentation of Offers
Dear Joey: Can I receive confirmation that my client’s offer has been presented to the sellers?