Contract Reminder: Monday Is a Federal Holiday
Juneteenth, a new federal holiday, will be observed on Monday, June 20. Make a note if you have a contract timeline impacted by a “national legal public holiday.”
Author Archives: Debra Spadafora
Check Email: FREC May Have Important Request
FREC didn’t receive course completion reports from some Fla. licensees who took the real estate salesperson or broker’s test online between Jan. 2020 and June 2022. ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) has started prosecuting new licensees […]
Beware of Summer Rental Scams
Criminals don’t just post fake home sales or apartment rentals online. They also advertise fake summer rentals. Take safety precautions before making a deposit. NEW YORK – Scammers don’t take the summer off, says New York Attorney General Letitia James […]
Protect Yourself From Data Thieves
The tech world can be scary, but you can take steps to lower your risk. Start with unique passwords for every site – and never log in using Facebook or Google. NEW YORK – We all know the feeling. You’re […]
‘Hometown Hero’ Program Starts June 1
50-plus careers qualify for home-buying help up to $25K – over 3M Floridians. Income limits start at $120K, home prices at $420K. Webinar training this week. ORLANDO, Fla. – An estimated 3,089,310 Floridians qualify for home-buying help from the state’s […]
Check Email: FREC May Have Important Request
FREC didn’t receive course completion reports from some Fla. licensees who took the real estate salesperson or broker’s test online between Jan. 2020 and June 2022. ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) has started prosecuting new licensees […]
Fla. Lawmakers Pass Insurance, Condo Reforms
In a special session last week, the Florida Legislature passed a roster of bills to ease problems in the state’s insurance market, including SB 2D, which Florida Realtors heavily supported. Lawmakers also took steps to improve the safety of condo […]
5 Ways RPR Can Jumpstart a Realtor’s Career
That’s where RPR (Realtors Property Resource) comes in. RPR is a digital, property record platform Starting out as a new real estate agent can be overwhelming. You’re bombarded with emails and phone calls to sign up for this and purchase that. It […]
Hurricane Tax ‘Holiday’ Adds Pet Supplies
Fla.’s sales-tax “holiday” on hurricane supplies starts this Saturday, and for the first time it includes pet supplies, including some bags of pet food and cat litter. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With a sales-tax “holiday” starting this weekend, Floridians can save […]
DeSantis Green Lights Hometown Heroes Housing
The $100M program, a top Florida Realtors priority, will provide zero-interest loans to be used toward down payment and closing costs – up to 5% of the loan or $25K. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During a press conference in Southwest Florida […]