Law & the Land

Ladies’ Guide to Real Estate Job Safety

As a real estate agent, you know why you love your job. Whether it’s being your own boss, earning the big bucks, or enjoying a bit of glam if you’re in the high-end market, along with all the good stuff…

How does a Florida Affidavit of Heirs expedite the sale of inherited property?

When is an affidavit of heirs required? In Florida and other states, when a person dies without drafting a legal will that person is said to have died intestate. When this happens, their estate must go through probate. That means…

New Florida Law with Restrictions on Property Ownership is Turning Heads

New Florida Real Estate Law: Interests of Foreign Countries A new bill recently signed into Florida law is set to change the state’s real estate landscape—if it survives its legal challenges. The new legislation can affect cross border purchases as…

Coup for Palm Beach Construction as Council Reverses “Pause”

Palm Beach’s zoning law review attempts to halt construction The residents of the exclusive little island of Palm Beach made a big noise when their Town Council attempted to halt new building construction during its zoning review process. The topic…

New Senate Bill 102 highly incentivizes investing in, developing, and constructing affordable Florida housing

What is Senate Bill 102 a.k.a. The Live Local Act A new bill passed by the Florida Senate, Bill 102, also known as the Live Local Act, which has been hailed as a kind of housing Magna Carta, went into…

So, Your Company is Moving You to South Florida

How to Make a Smart South Florida Home Purchase Has your boss just given you the incredible news that the company is moving its operations to South Florida? It may interest you to know that you are not alone. Fox…

World’s Best Jumpers Arriving in Wellington’s WEF

What do Henrik von Eckermann of Sweden, Germany’s Tony Stormanns, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts have in common? They are all world-class jumpers who have chosen to compete at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. These three are no stranger…

South Florida Communities with Rosy Rental Futures

Florida’s Hot Residential Rental Market is Now Sizzling In the high-end rental sector, and as one of the nine states that have the most expensive zip codes markets in the nation—Florida boasts fifteen zip codes, following New York with 44…

Navigating the Nuances of Clear Cooperation

A four-year-old policy has become the center of one of the most controversial and contentious conflicts in the entire real estate industry, sparking heated debate among industry professionals and insiders and even a DOJ investigation. Cooperation clearly is a very…

8 Must-Do’s to Create a Killer Broker’s Open

While a broker’s open house is designed to show a preferred property to other agents so they in turn can review their own client rosters for a potential buyer, there are also a number of career-building benefits to be had.…

5 Last-Minute Tax Bracket Adjustment Tips

If you haven’t checked your tax bracket lately, it might be a good time to take a peek. The 2024’s tax rates and income brackets are readily available and the new year will be here before you know it. The…

Making Money with Florida Real Estate

Making money in Florida real estate. You’ve heard it’s a great long-term investment, the state is experiencing a population boom, there’s a surging tourism industry, and there are numerous tax incentives for investing in real estate. But is the timing…

World’s Best Jumpers Arriving in Wellington’s WEF

What do Henrik von Eckermann of Sweden, Germany’s Tony Stormanns, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts have in common? They are all world-class jumpers who have chosen to compete at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. These three are no stranger…

South Florida Communities with Rosy Rental Futures

Florida’s Hot Residential Rental Market is Now Sizzling In the high-end rental sector, and as one of the nine states that have the most expensive zip codes markets in the nation—Florida boasts fifteen zip codes, following New York with 44…

Navigating the Nuances of Clear Cooperation

A four-year-old policy has become the center of one of the most controversial and contentious conflicts in the entire real estate industry, sparking heated debate among industry professionals and insiders and even a DOJ investigation. Cooperation clearly is a very…

8 Must-Do’s to Create a Killer Broker’s Open

While a broker’s open house is designed to show a preferred property to other agents so they in turn can review their own client rosters for a potential buyer, there are also a number of career-building benefits to be had.…

5 Last-Minute Tax Bracket Adjustment Tips

If you haven’t checked your tax bracket lately, it might be a good time to take a peek. The 2024’s tax rates and income brackets are readily available and the new year will be here before you know it. The…

Making Money with Florida Real Estate

Making money in Florida real estate. You’ve heard it’s a great long-term investment, the state is experiencing a population boom, there’s a surging tourism industry, and there are numerous tax incentives for investing in real estate. But is the timing…