Brokers’ files often have Social Security numbers, bank account information and driver’s license copies – the top targets of fraudsters. It’s important to keep that info safe – and have an internal system that provides legal protection if that fails.
A nonprofit organization, UnidosUS, wants to help Hispanic families build generational wealth through homeownership. Wells Fargo kicked off a $100M funding effort.
A law effective July 1 adds protections: Citizens, for example, can’t refuse coverage due to open FIGA claims, and policies can’t be cancelled if repairs aren’t done.
Realtors, builders, lenders and apartment owners filed a joint amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in two cases opposing New York City’s rental laws.
HUD says an outsized portion of homeless youth (40%) are LGBTQI+ , and it plans to address that group’s barriers to housing and shelter during Pride Month.
How should lenders handle appraisal complaints? Five federal agencies issued a request for comments about a residential real estate reconsideration of value (ROV).
Home inspectors’ automated valuation models (AVMs) need quality-control to keep historic discrimination out, the agencies say. They’re currently accepting comments.
Contracts have specific guidelines that determine the moment a transaction officially closes – and if calls to Florida Realtors Legal Hotline are any indication, it may not be when you think.
Florida’s HOA and condo laws are very similar, but they also have important differences. A previous article covered the similarities. This month we focus on the differences.
Dear Shannon: A listing broker got paid more than a cooperating broker and didn’t disclose that they would get paid different amounts. Doesn’t the Code of Ethics say that variable rates of commission must be disclosed?
