Real Estate News

A class action lawsuit was recently filed against a major Florida brokerage firm alleging that transaction fees charged by the firm in addition to the real estate commissions constituted fraud. The suit asks that all commissions and transaction fees charged be refunded to consumers. The Florida Association of Realtors suggests that licensees disclose the amount …

Cynthia Henderson is appointed Secretary, DBPR.  She is a partner with Redneck and Wolf law firm and specializes in land use matters. Ms. Henderson has not yet named the new Director of the Division of Real Estate.

The Division of Real Estate now accepts faxes of required forms such as the 400.5 Change of Status form. The number is (407) 999-5482. If received by 5 p.m., the fax will be recorded as received on that date.