Law Gives Commercial Tenants More Leniency in Bankruptcy
The last COVID-19 stimulus has provisions that impact commercial leases. Some new underpinnings of bankruptcy law were changed to help businesses in trouble.
Citizen Ins. Proposes Direct-to-You Sales Without Agents
The chair of Fla.-owned Citizens Prop. Ins. floated an idea: Rather than sell policies through independent agents, use in-house agents that deal directly with homeowners.
NAR Joins Coalition Calling for Clarity in Rental Assistance
A Dec. law had $25B for landlords hurt by non-paying tenants during the eviction ban, and the coalition wants the government to prioritize that rent relief for landlords.
Condo Q&A: Are Virtual Board Meetings Legal?
Also: A condo owner parks two cars in a short driveway, and the back of one juts into the main road. He claims it’s due to a disability. Must the association allow this?
CDC Extends Eviction, Foreclosure Ban to March 31
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially moved the ban on foreclosures and evictions to March 31. However, further extensions could be considered by lawmakers in a new pandemic stimulus bill being negotiated by Pres. Biden and Congress.
Tax Season: Can You Deduct COVID-19 Expenses?
Between working at home and kids learning from home, many Americans are hoping for tax breaks this year. However, like most tax matters, it’s complicated.
Marketing on Social Media? Don’t Be ‘Vanilla’
An occasional, “This is interesting – think I’ll post it,” won’t work. Postings should be scheduled, intentional and analyzed.
DeSantis’ Budget Proposal Addresses Climate Change
Fla.’s governor wants the Legislature to approve $25M next year for a “Resilient Florida” program that addresses coastal flooding and other climate change issues.
Where to Retire? WalletHub Ranks Fla. No. 1
To determine the best state for retirement, WalletHub weighed 45 variables, such as affordability, quality of life and healthcare – and Fla. was, and is, No. 1.
NAR: Dec. Pending Home Sales Drop 0.3%
Of four regions studied, only Midwest pending sales dropped, but it was enough to impact the entire index. Year-to-year, pending sales were up by double-digits (21%).