A Real Estate Myth that Won’t Die? The 20% Downpayment
2 out of 3 Americans still think they need to put 20% down to buy a home, per a NerdWallet report. But a good strategy and 3% down are the only things required. NEW YORK – Many Americans may be
Legislature Considers Amendment to Extend ‘Save Our Homes’
How long should Florida’s homeowners have to “port” property tax savings to another home? It’s officially two years now but can be barely over one year depending on the timing of the sale. Proposed amendments for the Nov. ballot would
Avoid Being Scammed: Don’t Abbreviate ‘2020’
If you usually date signed documents as “1/7/20,” make it “1/7/2020.” Empty space behind the first “20” makes it easy for scammers to change document dates. NEW YORK – Security officials are warning consumers not to abbreviate “2020” in official
Fla. Law Bans Touching a Cell Phone in Protected Zones
While an earlier law banned texting while driving, an Oct. 1 change makes it illegal to be seen even holding a phone when driving in a school zone or work zone. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – School gets out at 2 p.m.,
Scammers Now Targeting Equifax Credit Score Victims
Fla.’s attorney general warns consumers about a new phishing scam: Fake websites are trying to steal from people who already lost data in the Equifax hack. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning consumers about a new
New Facebook Tool Blocks Off-Facebook Data Gathering
Facebook will allow users to opt-out of non-Facebook tracking, which may make it harder to get Realtor ads in front of buyers who search sites like realtor.com. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Soon, you could get fewer familiar ads following you around
Too smart to fall for a real estate scam? Think again
Real estate and rental internet crimes affected 11,300 victims last year and cost $150M in losses, up nearly three-fold, according to a new FBI report. Agents, experts, and victims share their stories. by Veronika Bondarenko If $36,000 for a three-bedroom
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