Disclose Any Fees Received From Recommending Real Estate Products or Services

A Realtor advertised real estate-related products and services on her website through links to the websites of “Preferred Providers.” The Realtor received a fee each time a visitor clicked one of those links. However, the Realtor did not disclose that they were receiving these fees, claiming that th

AI adds new risks to Florida deed fraud

Florida property owners can take steps to guard against increasingly sophisticated deed fraud involving forged documents, deepfakes and voice cloning. Experts recommend monitoring property records, enrolling in county alert programs and considering owner’s title insurance.

Breaking into luxury real estate without a luxury network

Luxury real estate agents can build business without inherited connections by demonstrating expertise, discretion and strong market knowledge. Public records, thoughtful analysis and relationships with trusted advisers can help agents identify opportunities, earn affluent customers’ confidence and g

Fed weighs rate hike amid mixed signals

Federal Reserve policymakers face a divided decision today as easing inflation supports holding rates steady while persistent price pressures strengthen the case for an increase that could influence mortgage rates and homebuyers’ purchasing power.