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Florida Realtors Oil Spill Info Center As we Floridians face the still evolving effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, I wanted to let you know that my Leadership Team and I are dedicated to taking all reasonable steps to support our members and associations during this disaster. Obviously, that support may take different forms as events proceed. The foundation to preparation and response, at this point, is knowledge. Therefore, I have asked Florida Realtors Management Team to identify and compile a number of resources. Save the date and register now the Florida Realtors 2010 Convention. Click Here for more details. Effective June 1, 2010 the Florida Real Estate Commission has amended the administrative rule regarding the time period a broker must make written request to the title company or attorney to provide written verification of receipt of the deposit. Previously brokers were required to make the inquiry within three days, however that time period is now ten days. Florida Business and Labor leaders come together to oppose amendment ; officially launch "No on 4" campaign ( Tallahassee FL - January 26, 2010 ) Florida business, civic and labor leaders gathered in Tallahassee on Tuesday to hear the report of a top Florida economist showing that Amendment 4 ' a proposed change to the state constitution ' would lead to heavy job loss and higher costs for Floridians. Florida Realtors has just been approved as an official education provider as part of the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program. This program provides eligible military spouses up to $6, 000 of financial assistance to help them pursue education, training, licenses, certificates and degrees. This program can be used to pay for GRI and continuing education programs for spouses of actively deployed military personnel. This program will be available to all associations starting on May 1st, so stay tuned for details. Coldwell Banker CEO Jim Gillespie explains why now is the time to buy. Check out this recent video from Fox Business, featuring Coldwell Banker CEO Jim Gillespie explaining why mortgage rates and tax credits make right now the best time to buy a house. Click here to watch Video. The real estate market constantly evolves, and Realtors must continually have a clear picture of today's homebuyers and sellers. The 2009 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers, Florida Report describes the characteristics and motivations of the state's recent homebuyers and sellers. Click Here for the report.