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Quick Summary A Florida appellate court ruled in January 2026 that a broker who presented seven full-price offers — all rejected by the seller — was still entitled to a full commission. Separate, unsigned "instructions to agent" documents are not part of a listing...
Quick Summary HUD rescinded its longstanding guidance on emotional support animals on May 22, 2026, announcing that it will generally only pursue Fair Housing Act complaints involving animals that have been individually trained to perform disability-related tasks — a...
Quick Summary Florida ranks third in the nation for foreclosure activity in 2026, with Cape Coral fourth nationally — making foreclosure client counseling an essential skill for every Southwest Florida agent. A foreclosure case can be resolved at any stage through...
Diversifying a property portfolio is one of the most effective strategies for landlords looking to grow long-term returns. Many landlords focus exclusively on either residential or commercial real estate. However, incorporating both types can offer a stronger, more...
Seller financing — sometimes called owner financing or a purchase money mortgage — is a transaction structure where the seller acts as the lender. Instead of the buyer obtaining a traditional bank loan, the seller agrees to carry some or all of the financing, and the...
Quick Summary Johnson v. Davis established that in Florida residential real estate, sellers must disclose known latent defects that materially affect value and are not readily observable by the buyer. “As-is” does not equal “say nothing.” An as-is contract generally...
Quick Summary Starting March 1, 2026, certain real estate transactions involving entities (LLCs, trusts, corporations) must be reported to FinCEN under new federal anti-money laundering rules. Beneficial ownership information will be required, meaning the real...
We are proud to share that Sam Saad III has been honored with the 2025 Richard Shanahan Service Award by the Marco Island Area Association of REALTORS®—one of the Association’s highest recognitions for service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the real estate...
Quick Summary Owning both residential and commercial property in Florida can diversify income, but the legal rules governing each are fundamentally different. Residential landlords operate under strict statutory protections for tenants, while commercial landlords rely...
Quick Summary Florida law gives landlords 15 days to return a tenant’s full security deposit if they’re not making any deductions. If they are claiming damages or unpaid amounts, they have 30 days to send an official, written “Notice of Intent to Impose a Claim.”...