Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Realtors®
Nearly 270,000 independent contractors, many of whom are Realtors®, are receiving their unemployment benefits – totaling approximately $286 million in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits.
Palm Beach County Restricts Food, Alcohol Services
No establishment permitted to serve alcohol for on-site consumption, whether indoor or outdoor, shall serve alcohol between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
St. Lucie County Mandates Masks in Public Places
Starting on July 15, everyone must wear face coverings in public places in St. Lucie County.
Realtors® Raise $35K for Homeownership
The Drive Shack Challenge had over 137 contributions that helped raise over $35,000 for the Realtor® Party.
New Broward Restrictions for Vacation Rentals
Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-01, which includes new restrictions for vacation rentals.
Palm Beach Gardens Small Business Relief Fund
The City of Palm Beach Gardens announced the next phase of the Small Business Relief Fund.
St. Lucie Releases Mask Ordinance for Businesses
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, St. Lucie County will be closing all public beach accesses on North and South Hutchinson Island Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5.
Broward County Emergency Order 20-20
On Wednesday, July 1st, Broward County released Emergency Order 20 -20, requiring facial coverings "in All Public Spaces Where Social Distancing Cannot Be Maintained."
Florida Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Ban to Aug. 1
Florida.’s governor extended the ban on evictions and foreclosures only hours before a scheduled restart. It’s the third extension for a ban first announced on April 2.
Congress Grants PPP Extension
In a surprise move, the U.S. Congress cleared legislation extending the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), popular with REALTORS®, through August 8.
St. Lucie County Closes Beaches July 4th Weekend
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, St. Lucie County will be closing all public beach accesses on North and South Hutchinson Island Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5.
FHFA Extends Tenant Eviction Protection for Fannie & Freddie Loans in Forbearance
The extension applies to multifamily owners with a Fannie- or Freddie-held mortgage in forbearance. The loans can now be extended if owners agree not to evict tenants.
MLS Statuses: Stay Compliant
Did you know that once the status of a listing changes, it must be reflected in the MLS within 2 business days? Failure to update the status is a $200 administrative fee. Repeat offenses even double or triple the fine amount.
Palm Beach County Closes Beaches for July 4th
Palm Beach County Emergency Order 2020-13 establishes the closing of Palm Beach County Beaches for Fourth of July Weekend.
Broward Beaches Closed for July 4th Weekend
Broward County Administrator’s Emergency Order 20-19 establishes the closing of Broward County Beaches from Friday, July 3 at 12:01 AM until 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 5.
BeachesMLS names Greg Manship as Senior Vice President of MLS and Data Integrations.
Greg Manship will join Florida’s fastest-growing Association in July as Senior Vice President of MLS and Data Integrations from his previous MLS and MLS technology leadership positions.
Facial Coverings Mandated in Palm Beach County
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an emergency order mandating facial coverings on June 23, 2020.
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $250 Million for Affordable Housing Coronavirus Relief Initiative
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $250 million in CARES Act funding for rental and mortgage assistance for Florida families that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Broward County Emergency Order 20-18
Broward County Administrator’s Emergency Order 20-18 establishes penalties for businesses failing to follow mask orders.
PBC Emergency Order #12: Masks Required
The Palm Beach County Commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of requiring masks in public.