Learn all about the recent National Association of Realtors settlement terms.
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Regulations Blog
Navigate the evolving landscape of real estate laws, policies and compliance with confidence. This blog offers clear, up-to-date insights on zoning changes, tax considerations, disclosure requirements, and other regulations that impact buyers, sellers, and investors in the luxury market.
Home Buyers: Here’s What the NAR Settlement Means for You
NAR’s recent settlement has led to changes that benefit homebuyers. These changes went into effect on August 17, 2024. Here are NAR Settlement Q&As for buyers.
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Home Sellers: Here’s What the NAR Settlement Means for You
Here are Q&As to clearly lay out your options related to real estate broker commissions.
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FinCEN Reporting Requirements
FinCENnow includes Sarasota and Manatee counties for reporting the purchase of residential properties priced $300,000 or more by legal business entities.
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Protect Yourself From Property Deed Fraud
Protect yourself from property deed fraud by signing up for your local county’s property fraud alert program.
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Renting a Room? Your Florida Homestead Exemption May Be at Risk
Florida homeowners can lose Homestead Exemption if the property is rented for more than 30 days for two consecutive years.
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Tax Reform Could Devalue Florida Homes by 13%
The proposed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act threatens tax incentives for homeowners, like the mortgage interest deduction and the property tax deduction.
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Florida’s Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL)
Building or remodeling your Sarasota luxury home near the beach? Your project may require a Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) permit. What is the Coastal Construction Control Line? In order to protect, preserve, and manage Florida’s sandy beaches and coastal...