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​To ensure consumers are treated equally after practice changes take effect, develop policies for guiding the compensation conversation and follow them. 

​A federal judge upheld an ordinance that protects public access to privately-owned beach areas, citing “customary use” rights. 

​Florida Realtors is deeply saddened to announce the passing of 2001 Florida Realtors President Don L. Asher Jr., of Don Asher Management in Orlando. 

​The plans also include expanding low-cost financing and reducing federal regulations to help construction efforts. 

​In the coming weeks, sellers who qualify as members of the class action lawsuit Sitzer-Burnett will be notified of their rights.   

​ NEW YORK – Watch parties are wildly popular. Whether it’s a gathering for the big game or a group of friends anxious to see the latest episode of a favorite television show, watch parties have become a fun way to enjoy special events with family and friends. Many bars and restaurants have recognized the […]

​ NEW YORK – Your monthly mortgage payment will probably be the largest line item in your household budget. Impacting the size of those payments is the sort of mortgage you choose – particularly a 15-year vs. 30-year mortgage. A shorter schedule requires larger payments but allows you to pay off the loan faster, while […]

​ WASHINGTON – In a revised forecast issued Thursday, the federal government continued to call for an “extremely active” Atlantic hurricane season, one that could rank among the busiest on record. The updated seasonal outlook now calls for 17-24 named storms to form, of which eight to 13 will spin up into hurricanes. Those numbers […]

​ News & Media ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® has developed a digital marketing campaign toolkit for members to shine a spotlight on the amazing work Realtors® do and the invaluable role they play in every real estate transaction. The “Keeping It Real” campaign provides members with digital materials, including social media graphics and videos […]

​ News & Media TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – To serve the luxury real estate market, brokers, teams and agents must first understand local market trends, demographics and economic factors, as well as preferred architectural styles, amenities and other preferences of affluent buyers. Agents also need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their competitors to better […]

​ FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: My wife and I plan to buy a home early next year. The cost to be paid is roughly half with the money I am receiving in an inheritance and half via a mortgage with my wife. Is there a way to structure the purchases so that the value […]

​ SOUIX CITY, Iowa – You might have heard you’ll need a 20% down payment to buy a home. While there’s a reason that number seems standard, 20% isn’t set in stone. Many mortgages require borrowers to put down as little as 3% or 3.5%, and some loans don’t have minimums at all. The median […]