New rules from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), effective August 17, 2024, are reshaping real estate transactions. Stemming from a federal court ruling in October 2023, these changes aim to increase transparency...more
The real estate industry is experiencing significant changes following the implementation of new National Association of Realtors (NAR) rules, effective August 17, 2024. These changes, prompted by a federal court ruling in...more
10/3/2024
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which Senate Democrats intend to move through their chamber using a budget reconciliation process allowing it to pass with 50 votes (plus Vice President Harris breaking a tie) before it...more
8/4/2022
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HB 741, a bill passed by Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives and awaiting the signature of Governor Ron DeSantis, is expected to devastate the state’s growing solar power industry. ...more
3/15/2022
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The family and I spent last week at New Smyrna Beach, our favorite Atlantic Coast shoreline. Beautiful sand, sunny weather (after Tropical Storm Debby made her way through), occasional shells and, probably because of the...more
Last year, a joint group which included the Real Estate Board of New York, US Green Building Council, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Environmental Defense Fund, and HR&A Advisors endorsed a Model Energy Aligned...more