Contracts, Forms, Riders: Changes Coming on March 9
A number of changes – lines for association information, wording changes, references and a new rider for the Vacant Land Contract – will go into effect on Tuesday, March 9.
Q&A: Must I Sue My Mother to Get Off the Mortgage?
Mom didn’t qualify for a mortgage and her daughter agreed to help by co-signing the deed and the loan. But Mom stumbled financially and won’t leave. Now what?
Dear Anne: Is My Career Over? I Face an Ethics Complaint
A member listed a house in “mint condition,” but to the seller’s surprise, the buyer’s inspector found roof problems. The result: A “busybody” agent not involved in the transaction filed an ethics complaint. Can he do that? Does she need a lawyer? Could her license be revoked?
NAR, DBPR, FREC – Who Does What?
From NAR to DBPR, the real estate industry is riddled with acronyms for different organizations. It can be challenging to separate the specific products and services each organization provides – and to understand how those interlocking products relate to each other.
Note to Sellers Also Buying: A Closing Date Is a Closing Date
Some homeowners jumped into today’s hot sellers’ market, fielded multiple offers, got top dollar and signed contracts within 48 hours. At the time, they may have considered their next home selection “a bridge we’ll cross when we come to it.” But sometimes there’s no bridge.
Dare to Compare: What Does $300,000 Buy in Fla.?
Florida Realtors economist: A lesson learned during the pandemic: Remote workers who aren’t tied to a specific location can search for housing values located anywhere. And with flexibility, it’s still possible to find a 3-bed, 2-bath Fla. home for $300,000 or less.
Condo Q&A: Hot Water Heater Caused Damages: Who Pays?
A condo unit’s water heater burst and the flooding damaged other neighbor’s units. It’s an insurable situation, but which insurance policy applies? It’s complicated.
Anti-LGBTQ Housing Bias Illegal Based on Court Decisions
A Supreme Court ruling that sex discrimination includes LGBTQ now applies to housing – and the Fla. Commission on Human Relations says it will investigate complaints.
New Kitchen Designs: The Future Is in the Past
Some of 2021’s hottest new looks reflect 1970’s taste, including natural wood finishes and seamless cabinetry without any hardware.
Americans Got Serious About Home Upgrades During Pandemic
People spent big money on their homes last year. Lowe’s extended its sales streak through Christmas, and Home Depot’s 4Q profits almost doubled year-to-year.