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Brokerage Reminder: Neighborhood Security – Is it safe out there?

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 18, 2022 | Brokerage Reminder, Forms, Real Estate |

Out of sight, out of mind At a young age, the concept of crime and the insecurity it brings into...

POLL: What impact will the trending increase in interest rates have on capitalization rates?

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 18, 2022 | Reader Polls, Real Estate |

This week’s poll asks for readers to theorize how trending increases may impact cap rates.

Business and Licensed Activities

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 15, 2022 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video |

The development of a business model to outline the means and manner by which agents produce and service listings, and how purchase agreements are negotiated and closed.

Letter to the Editor: Is a fraudulent contract voidable?

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 13, 2022 | Fundamentals, Letters to the Editor, Real Estate |

A contract obtained through false representation is voidable. Fraud is a type of misrepresentation, so when fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation is used on a contract, it creates a voidable contract. It requires a court order to be declared invalid.