Turnkey Luxury Homes Gain Buyer Appeal

Turnkey Luxury Homes Gain Buyer Appeal

High-end buyers are showing growing interest in fully furnished homes, drawn by faster move-ins, simpler logistics and the appeal of turnkey living. NEW YORK – Fully furnished luxury homes are drawing increased interest from high-end buyers, particularly second-home...
SCOTUS Won’t Hear Challenge to Repealed MLS Rule

SCOTUS Won’t Hear Challenge to Repealed MLS Rule

By Eliana Block The Supreme Court declined to revisit an antitrust challenge involving NAR’s former optional no-commingling policy, leaving lower-court rulings in NAR’s favor intact. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court doubled down on its October decision not to hear...
RE Q&A: Can a Condo Board Deny Rental Over Credit?

RE Q&A: Can a Condo Board Deny Rental Over Credit?

By Gary M. Singer A condo board can deny a rental if its rules set a minimum credit score, as long as the policy is clear, applied consistently and not used to discriminate. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: I’ve been having an issue while trying to rent a condo...
Contractor Referrals Can Carry Legal Risk

Contractor Referrals Can Carry Legal Risk

A recent court case shows how recommending an unlicensed contractor can trigger an agent’s duty of reasonable care and lead to costly liability. CHICAGO – Referring a contractor may seem routine, but it can carry serious legal risk for real estate professionals. When...
Thompson Broker: What Does That Even Mean?

Thompson Broker: What Does That Even Mean?

By Maria Marchante A 1991 court ruling allows non-Realtor brokers (Thompson brokers) in Florida, Georgia and Alabama to access MLSs without joining a Realtor association. ORLANDO, Fla. – Way back in 1991 there was a landmark antitrust lawsuit appeal decision in the...