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?
Fla. RE teams must follow FREC’s team-ad rule
Some Fla. real estate team names go against FREC rules – words that became banned on July 1, 2019. According to Florida Realtors Hotline calls, FREC has stepped up enforcement, and some teams have already been contacted.
When, Exactly, Is the Deposit Due?
Deposit deadlines? There are some dangerous false interpretations making the rounds. Hopefully, your buyers won’t fall into the trap. The consequences can be severe if they rely on inaccurate interpretations.
Listings with a Property Association? Get Ducks in a Row
Fla. has different types of property owners’ associations but they are governed by different laws. Sometimes the rules are the same; often they are not.
More Luxury Agents Should Understand Cryptocurrency
Many nuevo-rich buyers made money working with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency, and they’ve shown a strong fondness for investing profits in real estate.
NAR Responds to FEMA’s Flood Insurance Request
NAR’s public statement on possible flood insurance changes backs mitigation and “2.0,” but it doesn’t back adopting or enforcing a real estate disclosure requirement.