Florida’s septic rules may mean costly upgrades for some properties. That makes early checks, inspections and seller disclosures key to real estate transactions.

An interpleader action asks a court to resolve competing claims to escrow funds, but the associated fees and costs can leave buyers and sellers with less to recover.

Floridians were more optimistic about their finances a year ahead but less positive about their current finances and buying major household items.

Florida Realtors’ webinar tomorrow will explain Amendment 3’s proposed property tax changes and address common questions ahead of the November election.