TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – May 16, 2017 – Scammers have a novel way to gain access to computer data in a three-step process. First, they convince a computer user that they have a virus. Then they convince the user that they […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — May 8, 2017 — This is what a winning legislative session looks like: A cap on estoppel certificate fees, a $61 million cut to the business rent tax, the passage of a joint resolution that would shield […]
I wanted to share some more breaking news with you regarding another one of our top legislative priorities. HB 483/SB 398, which caps estoppel certificate fees, was just passed by the Florida Legislature! As many of you know, this is […]
Combine technology with good old-fashioned common sense As a real estate agent, it’s your job to keep your clients informed of any financial harm during the transaction — don’t let your clients fall for phishing scams. Phishing and wire fraud […]
NEW YORK – April 19, 2017 – Smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to malware, which allows hackers to compromise your email, online banking information and apps. Many people, however, don’t even know their mobile device has a virus. And many […]
April 17, 2017 – The “Florida Board of Realtors,” which never existed, seems to have been taken over by another made-up organization: The “Florida Real Estate Board.” Scammers appear to use both names now based on the mail Realtors in […]
OVIEDO, Fla. – April 7, 2017 – A new scam is targeting Realtor in Florida and elsewhere. The hook is an email that arrives from Zillow, though the company has nothing to do with it. It seems to target Realtors […]
Be alert for phishing attempts. Phishers typically send an email, instant message, comment or text message that appears to come from a legitimate source. This includes internet leads Have a list of basic questions to ask a new e-lead or […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – April 3, 2017 – A bill aimed at lowering a tax paid by commercial property owners advanced in the Senate on Monday, as the Senate and House continued down different paths to building a tax cut package. […]
SEATTLE – March 29, 2017 – Letting others know where you are when out on appointments with clients is an important real estate safety tip. Google Maps, the popular mapping service, has announced that it has added real-time location sharing. […]
