When a Realtor transfers her license from one brokerage to another, there is a period of time in which she cannot practice real estate (essentially, while the transfer is in progress). Some members have received incorrect information about when they … [Read more...]

Quick summary: No, you are not liable for listings that come to your site via an IDX feed. You may have seen the story that started with a blog post on Active Rain from Jeff Launiere, a Realtor in Clearwater, Fla. Distilled version: Like many … [Read more...]

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will begin winding down, with a new company taking their place. That’s the plan unveiled by the acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Administration — the agency that has overseen Fannie and Freddie … [Read more...]

About 10 days ago we told you about how the installation of DPOR’s new computer system was going to put license-processing on hold for a week or so. Well, it’s done. The new database is up and running, although it could take a few weeks … [Read more...]

Although the government’s across-the-board budget cuts (aka “the sequester”) officially went into effect March 1, most of the effects won’t be seen for a while. It’s the government, after all, and like any monstrous … [Read more...]

Looking for effective ways to market EarthCraft-certified buildings?  The EarthCraft program provides a training class that teaches the principles of green building.  In addition, you’ll learn the specifics of the EarthCraft program in order to … [Read more...]