Navigating the intricacies of sales and rentals of real estate owned by non-residents presents some significant differences from the sale and rental by permanent residents.

This article outlines two reporting requirements, The Currency Transaction Report (CTR) and The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

For nearly forty years, Florida courts held that a seller or seller’s agent withholding unknown information that would adversely impact the value of a home, is potentially liable.

On May 8, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida Senate Bill 264, which prohibits the acquisition of certain types of Florida real estate by persons from so-called “Foreign Countries of Concern” (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria).

Over two years ago, the collapse of Surfside, Florida condominium occurred. Considering the devastation, Florida has made legislative changes to ensure a horrific collapse never happens again.

Unfortunately for REALTORS®, copyright infringement is easier to commit than one might think. Whether utilizing old listing photos or marketing a listing using a builder’s floor plan, copyright infringement can come with severe penalties, including damages of up to $150,000.

A Recent Reminder on the Requirements of Florida's Statute of Frauds Every purchase and sale of real estate begins with an agreement on the terms of sale. The question then is: at what point do you have an enforceable agreement? Under Florida law, ...