by Editor | Dec 18, 2024 | General News
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,...
by Editor | Dec 18, 2024 | General News
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...
by Editor | Dec 17, 2024 | General News
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...
by Editor | Dec 17, 2024 | General News
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...
by Editor | Dec 17, 2024 | General News
The December NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI found builders expressed increased optimism for higher sales in the next months. WASHINGTON — Builder sentiment held steady to end the year as high home prices and mortgage rates offset renewed hope about a better regulatory business...
by Editor | Dec 17, 2024 | General News
Economists forecast rates to decline modestly, and new home sales to grow in 2025. The Sun Belt, including Florida, will see strong housing activity. WASHINGTON — Affordability and the so-called “lock-in effect” are expected to keep housing activity subdued in 2025,...
