3 Ways to Break a Home’s Blahs
The curse of too much matching can result in a bland, monotone space that risks becoming quickly forgettable. Add pops of texture color for more pizazz.
DeSantis Proposes Florida-First Property Tax Relief
At a press event at Florida Realtors’ Orlando office, the governor said homesteaded Floridians need “immediate relief” from the impact of rising property taxes.
How Agents Can Leverage AI Better in 2025
Experts say AI should be deeply embedded in business operations, helping brokers streamline tasks, scale their teams and improve overall productivity.
Trademarking a Business Name: A Step-by-Step Guide
Trademarking your business name protects your brand and ensures exclusivity. Learn how to register and maintain a trademark
Why Can’t I Amend a Florida Supreme Court Lease? (But I Can Amend a Florida Realtors/Florida Bar ASIS Contract)
Florida real estate licensees can draft sales contracts but not leases beyond filling in blanks, per Florida Supreme Court rulings.
Why Estoppel Certificates Matter in Real Estate
An estoppel certificate verifies lease details, rent status and disputes, protecting buyers from surprises. Request it early to ensure a smooth real estate closing.
Affirmatively Recommend Attorney Be Consulted When Needed
A Realtor should have affirmatively recommended that a party to the transaction consult their own attorney to definitively establish the legal rights in question. The Realtor was found in violation of the code of ethics, but took this as an opportunit…
Watching the Clock: New Time Rules, Updated Forms
Updated CRSP-17 and CC-6 contracts now calculate time in calendar days, including weekends and holidays for consistency across Florida Realtors’ forms.
$103M in Unclaimed Funds for My Safe Florida Home
State officials are urging homeowners with completed My Safe Florida Home inspections and paperwork to update this information to claim grant funds.
Can 3D-Printed, Factory-Built Homes Help?
Builders are using innovations like 3D printing, modular homes and hempcrete to address the housing shortage, aiming to reduce costs and speed up construction.