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
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
Revamped phone scam
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody's office is warning consumers about a new phone scam that is attempting to trick people into giving up their Social Security numbers (SSN). FL Attorney General warns of revamped phone scam Moody's office referred to it as "a new twist ... » Learn More about Revamped phone scam
2019-Typical Atlantic hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season is off to yet another early start, but U.S. weather officials say it could be a near normal year. Anticipate near typical Atlantic hurricane season The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday predicted nine to 15 named ... » Learn More about 2019-Typical Atlantic hurricane season