by Editor | Oct 31, 2024 | General News
By Alex Veiga Down payment dollar amounts fell in 21 states in the third quarter with the biggest decline in Florida, where they fell 24% from a year earlier. LOS ANGELES — Homebuyers opted to make smaller down payments this summer as declining mortgage rates helped...
by Editor | Oct 31, 2024 | General News
By Amy Connolly NAR’s latest Consumer Guide, Ten Questions to Ask a Seller’s Agent, provides helpful questions sellers should consider when selecting an agent. WASHINGTON — Sellers now have a new tool to help them choose their ideal real estate agent. The...
by Editor | Oct 30, 2024 | General News
Reporting companies created or registered to do business in the U.S. before January 1, 2024, must file by January 1, 2025. TALLAHASSEE – As the deadline approaches, Florida lawyers must prepare for an important regulatory shift: the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s...
by Editor | Oct 30, 2024 | General News
By Richard Swank Florida law requires safe, habitable rentals. After hurricane damage, tenants may qualify for reduced rent or lease termination if the unit becomes uninhabitable. ORLANDO, Fla. – What rights do tenants and landlords have if a hurricane damages their...
by Editor | Oct 30, 2024 | General News
By Chloe Hecht and Deanne Rymarowicz Creating an AI-use policy will help mitigate the legal and reputational risks AI presents. Focus on acceptable uses, data privacy and other factors. CHICAGO – The use of generative artificial intelligence platforms can increase...
by Editor | Oct 29, 2024 | General News
By Amy Connolly More than 26,000 people have checked into FEMA-supported housing and more than 2,700 blue tarps have been installed on damaged roofs. ORLANDO, Fla. – Total estimated insurance losses for Hurricanes Milton and Helene exceed $4.3 billion with more than...
