by Editor | Oct 1, 2025 | General News
Consumer confidence declined in September as views on business conditions and the job market grew less positive, while concerns about inflation increased. WASHINGTON — The Conference Board released a report on Tuesday showing a bigger-than-expected decrease in its...
by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | General News
By Amy Connolly The state’s business rent tax has officially been repealed after decades of advocacy by Florida Realtors, saving commercial tenants $2.5 billion annually. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A decades-old state tax on commercial leases, known as the business rent tax,...
by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | General News
By Richard Swank Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the state requires updated flood disclosures for home sales and rentals, including all flooding and repair assistance received. ORLANDO, Fla. — During the 2024 session, the Florida Legislature – perhaps concerned about the...
by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | General News
By Amy Connolly NAR highlights why brokerages need a social media policy to ensure legal compliance, protect reputations and uphold ethical standards online. CHICAGO — A written social media policy sets expectations for how agents and team members use social platforms...
by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | General News
By Heather Rhodes Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud. ORLANDO, Fla. – Those who engage in fraudulent practices do so knowingly trying to...
