Real Estate News- Federal Reserve Cuts Rate by Quarter-Point December 18, 2024The Fed cut rates for the third time in 2024 but signaled slower reductions ahead, citing persistent inflation and economic uncertainties.
- 5 Common Questions About FR/BAR Contracts December 18, 2024Test your knowledge and learn more about the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar (“FR/BAR”) contract with this short quiz.
- New Year, New Condo Rules December 18, 2024Starting Jan. 1, condo sale contracts must include conspicuous statements about the milestone inspection, turnover report, and structural integrity reserve study.
- Honoring Moe Veissi December 18, 2024Florida Realtors is deeply saddened to announce 2002 Florida Realtors President Maurice J. “Moe” Veissi died. He was 78.
- CFPB Rule Boosts Protections for PACE Borrowers December 18, 2024The finalized rule requires mortgage disclosures for PACE loans, aiming to protect homeowners from costly, unaffordable financing for clean energy upgrades.
- DeSantis, Cabinet Approve Land Deals December 18, 2024The land deals total $318 million to protect 86,819 acres across the state and include plans for a new state park and conservation easements.
- FBI Warns: Keep Texts Secure December 18, 2024Officials recommend texters use messaging apps with encryption such as Google Messages, Apple’s iMessages and WhatsApp.
- Private Insurers OK’d to Take Citizens Policies December 18, 2024Three private insurers were approved to assume up to 160,440 policies from Citizens in March. Citizens had 982,892 policies as of Friday.
- Code of Ethics and Arbitration 2025 Changes December 17, 2024The Code of Ethics has evolved with the industry for 100+ years. Here’s what’s new for 2025.
- Disaster Tax Relief Legislation Becomes Law December 17, 2024The new law offers tax relief for some natural disaster victims, allowing them to claim losses without itemizing deductions and removes the AGI threshold.
- Federal Reserve Cuts Rate by Quarter-Point December 18, 2024