If you dispute a condo charge, review your documents, gather evidence, and respond in writing. If that fails, consider legal help to challenge the assessment.
Two new NAR Consumer Guides explain how home auctions work and what to know when hiring a real estate attorney.
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, directors also discussed building membership value, the balanced budget and other key issues.
New NAR Consumer Guides help customers understand market conditions and explore financial programs that assist with purchasing or keeping a home.
Associations must maintain common elements like parking decks and may raise dues or assess fees to cover costs, including reimbursing related resident expenses.
Florida’s Coastal Construction Control Line program protects beaches. Sellers must disclose seaward property unless the buyer waives the right in writing.
If a home is destroyed, the mortgage remains. Owners must notify the lender and decide whether to rebuild or pay off the loan.
Know your tools: Some forms help navigate compensation, but they're not required and are often misunderstood or misused.
A Realtor appraised an apartment building for a seller. The Realtor did not disclose to the seller that they were already the property manager for several other buildings owned by the buyer. However, the Realtor took care not to discuss managing the appraised property with the buyer. According to the Code of Ethics, is this a violation?
Constant dog barking may be a legal nuisance. Try talking to your neighbor, then the HOA or city. Document incidents if legal action is needed.
