Mortgage Rates Moving Up a Bit

After operating in an exceptionally narrow range since the beginning of last week, mortgage rates finally started doing something a bit different today.  Unfortunately, the differences result in a more noticeably move higher. Rates often respond to major economic data and other important develo

Financing Contingency: Defined Terms

Our Analyzing the Financing Contingency article series takes a closer look at the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar financing contingency. The first article (which ran in June) provided an overview of the contingency and showed how the rights and obligations of parties shift as a contract progresses down

Communicating Offers of Compensation

Starting Aug. 17, the MLS will no longer be a platform for communicating offers of compensation. However, they still remain an option for consumers.

Can HOAs Change Rules About a House Color?

After an HOA approves a house paint color, can association board members change their minds two years later? Make sure the HOA is following the rules.