Owning Property Together? Three Ways to Do It
Each type of co-ownership – tenants in common, joint tenant with right of survivorship and tenants by the entirety – has different rules, along with unique pros and cons.
Who Can File a Code of Ethics Complaint?
Dear Joey: Code of Ethics’ headings seem directed to specific people – fellow Realtors, members of the public, etc. Does that limit who can file certain types of ethics complaints? Or are the headings just headings?
New Lending Rules Threaten Some Condo Sales
Fannie and Freddie tighten condo-lending rules. Details vary, but they generally won’t back single-unit condo loans if a building has deferred maintenance issues.
Top 10 ‘Hot Markets’ for 2022? Eight Are in Fla.
A hotness study of U.S. metros – defined as days on market, sales above list price and sale-to-list price ratio – finds 8 are in Fla., and 7 of 10 are in SW Fla.
Netflix Focuses on Black-Owned Tampa Brokerage
The show is about Allure Realty, an all-female, Black firm in Ybor City. Office Mgr. Juawana Colbert hopes the professional female cast inspires all women.
HUD Allocates $2M for Fla. Veteran Housing
The money goes to 10 local agencies across the state. Nationwide, HUD is providing $18M to support U.S. vets facing or experiencing homelessness.
Study Suggests More Owners Are Ready to List
The current market favors sellers, but owners see slowing price increases and buyers being priced out of the market. Many who held off may decide it’s time to sell.
More Lenders and Sellers Accepting Cryptocurrency
Your buyer wants to go to closing using cryptocurrency? You don’t have to be a technology expert, but it helps to know the language. Here are the basics.
Study: Diversity a Priority for Most CRE Firms
The Global Real Estate DEI Survey found a “clear mandate and momentum” within commercial firms to boost their focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
CFPB-DOJ to Landlords: Protect Veterans’ Rights
The agencies sent letters to landlords and mortgage servicers, saying they’ve identified illegal treatment of military families and “will hold them accountable”