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FHA Extends Forbearance – Requests Accepted Until Dec. 31

Homeowners facing financial challenges caused by the pandemic now have until Dec. 31 to request forbearance if they have an FHA loan. A forbearance approval would allow them to avoid monthly payments in increments that could potentially last up to a full year.

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Release and Cancellation of Contract: What Does the Law Say?

The Release and Cancellation of Contract for Sale and Purchase may be used in the event parties agree to cancel an executed contract – but there are a variety of reasons you may not have a fully executed Release and Cancellation. Here are a few examples.

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NAR Launches ‘NAR en Español’ Website

The association says it’s a subsite translation for nar.realtor, created so Spanish-speaking Realtors® and bilateral partners can access NAR resources during the pandemic.

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Broward's New Emergency Order Relaxes Some Restrictions

As the number of COVID-19 cases in Broward continues to decline as a result of the restrictions in place and residents and businesses abiding by those restrictions, County Administrator Bertha Henry has issued Emergency Order 20-25, which relaxes some business, athletic event, and function space restrictions.

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Florida's Housing Market: Sales and Median Prices Rose in August

Florida Realtors® data: More sales, higher median prices, more new pending sales and more new listings year-over-year. Single-family sales up 8.8%; condo sales up 10.3% – and sales in the upper price tiers paved the way for the surge, says Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor.

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Situations Where Realtors® Feel the Most Unsafe

September is Realtor® Safety Month, and to encourage real estate pros to take precautions, NAR has released its 2020 Member Safety Report. The report found that practitioners feel most vulnerable when meeting with unknown clients at vacant properties.

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