5 Common Questions About FR/BAR Contracts

5 Common Questions About FR/BAR Contracts

By Joel Maxson Test your knowledge and learn more about the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar (“FR/BAR”) contract with this short quiz. ORLANDO, Fla. – Here’s a short quiz to test your contract knowledge. Following are a few common questions we get about the FR/BAR...
Honoring Moe Veissi

Honoring Moe Veissi

By Leslie Stone Florida Realtors is deeply saddened to announce 2002 Florida Realtors President Maurice J. “Moe” Veissi died. He was 78. ORLANDO, Fla. — With a heavy heart, we announce the recent passing of 2002 Florida Realtors® President Maurice J. “Moe” Veissi, 78,...
Private Insurers OK’d to Take Citizens Policies

Private Insurers OK’d to Take Citizens Policies

By Jim Saunders Three private insurers were approved to assume up to 160,440 policies from Citizens in March. Citizens had 982,892 policies as of Friday. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Homeowners’ insurance policies appear poised to continue flowing out of the state’s Citizens...
Code of Ethics and Arbitration 2025 Changes

Code of Ethics and Arbitration 2025 Changes

By Shannon Allen The Code of Ethics has evolved with the industry for 100+ years. Here’s what’s new for 2025. Dear Shannon: I’m our board’s Professional Standards Administrator.  I know the Code of Ethics has been around for over 100 years, the Code of Ethics and...
Disaster Tax Relief Legislation Becomes Law

Disaster Tax Relief Legislation Becomes Law

The new law offers tax relief for some natural disaster victims, allowing them to claim losses without itemizing deductions and removes the AGI threshold. SARASOTA, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Greg Steube’s push for a presidential signature is successful. Steube announced...