Gov. Ron DeSantis' signed two bills into law recently, HB 447 and HB 409 - a move applauded by Florida Realtors®. New bill on open permits, online notaries HB 447: Open and expired permits HB 447 allows local governments to close a permit six years after issuance, provided that no ... » Learn More about Bills on open permits & online notaries
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Successful People Focus on Opportunities
Most things that happen to us can be seen as either an opportunity or as an obstacle. It depends on what we focus on, or how we choose to view it. Those who are successful, choose to see more things as a reason to be grateful, or as a blessing. Opportunities are a stepping stone for something ... » Learn More about Successful People Focus on Opportunities
Less homes selling higher than list price
Less homes selling at or over list price is declining, going back to historical norms, as outlined by CoreLogic's Home Price Index. That may be a relief to home shoppers whose budgets have been squeezed recently as home prices soared. Less homes selling higher than list ... » Learn More about Less homes selling higher than list price
The American dream makes a comeback
After Teresa and Mark Taunton short sold their $535,000 four-bedroom dream home in Celebration, Florida, at the conclusion of the real estate meltdown in 2011, buying another house was the last thing on their minds. The American dream makes a comeback "It makes you feel you could ... » Learn More about The American dream makes a comeback
FinCEN extends buyer-identity rules
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network or FinCEN, one of the U.S. Treasury's leading agencies in the fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism, renewed its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) recently. The GTOs impose data collection and reporting requirements on title companies ... » Learn More about FinCEN extends buyer-identity rules
