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Florida Appraiser Continuing Education Rule Became Effective October 6, 2026
A Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board rule on appraiser continuing education took effect October 6, 2026. It adds Valuation Bias and Fair Housing course hours inside the 30-hour renewal cycle and limits certain course content.
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Florida Condo Board Education Rule Became Effective September 3, 2026
A Florida rule on condominium board member certification and continuing education took effect September 3, 2026. It sets course definitions, provider approval, certificate deadlines, and what happens when a director falls behind.
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Florida Property Tax Appeal Rules for Remote Hearings Take Effect November 2, 2026
Four more Florida value adjustment board rules take effect November 2, 2026. If you are appealing a property assessment, here is how to request a remote hearing, when your evidence will be due, and what your notice of hearing will tell you.
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Florida Property Tax Appeal Rules Became Effective August 27, 2026
Florida's value adjustment board rules changed on August 27, 2026. If you are appealing a property assessment or a denied exemption, here is what the 15-day evidence deadline, the right to a remote hearing, and the new value limits mean for you.
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Florida HOA Director Education Rule Takes Effect September 7, 2026
A new Florida rule on HOA director education took effect September 7, 2026. It sets how board member certification and annual continuing education work, including when certificates are due and what happens if a director falls behind.
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Florida’s HB 7031: A Game-Changer for Commercial Leases Starting October 2025
On October 1, 2025, Florida’s commercial real estate landscape will undergo a transformative change with the implementation of House Bill (HB) 7031. Signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, this legislation eliminates the State Business Rent Tax and County Surtax on commercial leases, positioning Florida as a more attractive hub for businesses.
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Florida Homebuyers Beware: 10 Tips for Identifying Common Home Defects
Structural damage, water intrusion, mold, wiring and plumbing problems are common in Florida homes. A licensed inspection, a careful read of the seller's disclosure, and a real estate attorney protect the purchase.
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