NAR’s Newest Consumer Guide: MLS

NAR’s Newest Consumer Guide: MLS

By Amy Connolly Do your customers have questions about the role an MLS plays in a transaction? NAR’s newest guide provides valuable information. WASHINGTON – The National Association of Realtors®’ newest Consumer Guide aims to educate buyers and sellers about multiple...
Helene: Extended Business Tax Deadlines, Resources

Helene: Extended Business Tax Deadlines, Resources

By Amy Connolly As of Oct. 2, the total estimated insured losses for Florida from the storm are $777,772,440 and 79,360 claims. Business resource centers have opened. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Businesses in Hurricane Helene-damaged counties have more time to make tax...
Buyer Options to Compensate their Brokerage Firm

Buyer Options to Compensate their Brokerage Firm

By Joel Maxson When a buyer agrees to compensate their brokerage firm in a buyer’s broker agreement, there are a few ways they can fulfill this obligation using Florida Realtors forms. ORLANDO, Fla. – Recent practice changes require Realtors® and MLS participants who...
Helene: Extended Business Tax Deadlines, Resources

Helene Claims Up, New Storm Eyed

A Florida Office of Insurance Regulation order bans insurance cancellations or nonrenewals in impacted areas, unless requested by the policyholder, until late November. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Total estimated insured losses from Hurricane Helene reached more than $656...
Florida Consumer Sentiment Continues to Climb

Florida Consumer Sentiment Continues to Climb

Increasing optimism is largely driven by positive views on the national economy over the next year. Consumer sentiment should improve overall in the months ahead. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose for the fourth consecutive month in...