Claiming he had a “free speech” right to tear down a mansion and build the mid-century modern home of his dreams, a Palm Beach man went to court. He lost in appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court refused to reconsider that decision.
Can guessing lead to an ethics complaint if a buyer later finds out it’s wrong and makes a formal complaint? I thought a nearby development might be a new mall but it was actually a manufacturing plant.
As this seller’s market continues to run wild throughout Fla., many people are asking what laws or contract terms come into play if a seller rejects a buyer’s offer even though it included all the terms the seller requested.
Tenant-occupied property confuses many Florida Realtors Legal Hotline callers. This article should help. It explains a seller’s (landlord) rights and obligations to buyers if a property is sold subject to a tenancy.
Rates likely will continue to rise. An Oct. Bankrate survey says that among homeowners who’ve had a mortgage since before the pandemic, 74% have not refinanced.
Many buyers in Fla. and across the U.S. are feeling the impact of a lack of inventory, competition from investors and rising prices during their home search.
Condo Q&A: While statutes say unit owners have the right to record or videotape meetings with a quorum, the association can adopt reasonable rules about it.
NAR: Social media is a top source of quality leads, say 47% of real estate firms; and 66% of first-time home buyers are millennials, who widely use social media.
Realtor.com: Home sellers may continue to hold the upper hand, but buyers may be more sensitive to price increases; and more inventory could enter the market.
HUD: A 2020 audit found at least 31,500 of the loans that year in designated special flood hazard areas didn’t maintain the required flood insurance coverage.