What are squatters’ rights? New Florida law targets occupancy fight
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Wednesday the “Property Rights” bill, which aims to help homeowners remove squatters more quickly. Standing in front of a lectern that read “Ending the Squatters Scam,” DeSantis said this is the first bill of its kind in the U.S. Squatting cases have made national headlines recently. Here is what to know about Florida’s new effort to stop squatters and how it compares to other states. More from USA Today and NBC Miami.
Florida’s real estate agents could see changes in their pay
There are more real estate agents in Florida than any other state in the U.S. But this month, the National Association of Realtors reached a settlement in a lawsuit that could affect the way these agents are paid. For decades, the seller of a house would pay the commission of the buyer’s agent, which has usually been 5-6%. With the settlement, that rate could be cut in the next few years, according to Stephen Brobeck with the Consumer Federation of America. [Source: WFSU]
Florida has 7 of top 10 most expensive neighborhoods in America. Here’s where they are
Florida has 7 of top 10 most expensive neighborhoods in America. Here’s where they are Lianna Norman USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida SKIP Florida might have one of the fastest-growing populations in the country, but that isn’t because it’s a cheap place to rent or buy a home. The most expensive neighborhood to buy a…
