Whether a brand new agent or an industry veteran, there are some words and phrases that frequently crop up. We’ve chosen 50 terms to create an easy-to-use glossary you’ll return to again and again In a shifting real estate market, […]
Federal efforts have decreased the number of phone scams, but criminals focus now on text scams. The 1B spam texts sent in July 2021 increased to 12B this June. NEW YORK – You may have noticed receiving fewer robocalls over […]
Recreational things like tents, sunglasses and concerts are sales-tax free July 1 through July 7, with longer sales-tax breaks for some home appliances and windows. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Floridians facing economic pressure from inflation get a second crack to save […]
Phishing/email scams continue to be a persistent threat and alert associates and staff are recognizing and reporting suspicious email on a regular basis. While messages may appear to be legitimate, always be alert to the potential for fraudulent email and […]
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.”
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
