Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in Martin County. The reports compare year-over-year data for May. Here are statistics on single family homes.

Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in Broward County. The reports compare year-over-year data for May. Here are statistics on single family homes.

Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in the Palm Beaches. The reports compare year-over-year data for May. Here are statistics on single family homes.

The latest coronavirus update from Florida Realtors® on 06/19/2020

Agents are being sued in South Florida! Don't ignore the potential threat and stay educated.  

Realtors® with a March 31 to September 30, 2020 license renewal deadline have been granted an additional extension until December 31, 2020.

Knowing they needed to act quickly to help its Realtor® members adjust to Florida's stay-at-home orders, the Association developed a host of virtual tools for their members.

Palm Beach County has submitted a safety plan to the state that that has been approved for the opening of Vacation and Short Term Rentals.

The City of Palm Beach Gardens, in partnership with the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce and PGA Corridor Association, has announced the next phase of their Economic Recovery Act to assist local businesses impacted by closures for COVID-19.

Palm Beach County has lifted various recreational restrictions such as youth sporting activities, field and lawn sports, and other youth activities in public and private parks with appropriate social distancing measures and limitations on congregating.

The city is allowing qualifying businesses to submit an online pre-application form for the City of Hollywood Micro-Enterprise Small Business Assistance Program.

ADA Website accessibility claims are on the rise. With a reported 177% increase in website accessibility lawsuits filed from 2017 to 2018 and a 131% increase in filings during the first quarter of 2019 as compared to the first quarter of 2018, these lawsuits show no signs of slowing down.

The Palm Beach County Community Services Department (CSD) announces the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Coronavirus Relief Fund Rent and Utilities Assistance Program will be offered to residents effective June 5.

During the June celebration, Americans honor the benefits of ownership – yet many already have a new respect for homeownership after months of self-isolation.

Lawsuits cost a ton of money even if you prevail, and aggressive lawyers are filing lawsuits against property managers and landlords that ban all rental candidates with a criminal history. It’s not strictly illegal, but a HUD statement says it likely violates the Fair Housing Act.

In the shadow of recent fair housing problems, NAR leadership unanimously agreed to create a program called ACT (Accountability, Culture change and Training). NAR says ACT includes a multi-pronged approach to fair housing that includes Realtor education, law changes and more.

It’s vital to review all advertisements, MLS entries and public-facing messages to make sure they comply with the Fair Housing Act and related laws that exist at all levels – local, state and federal. Realtors have been sued over accidental mistakes in the past

As many Paycheck Protection Program borrowers approach the end of their loan terms, confusion persists about the eligibility requirements for loan forgiveness.

The House of Representatives just passed the "Paycheck Protection Program Flexbility Act"

Great news, members! The wait is finally over. In-person Open Houses are now open in FlexMLS and Matrix.