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Asian real estate group, other advocates claim Florida law violates Fair Housing Act

Housing Wire

The Asian Real Estate Association of America , along with the National Fair Housing Alliance , the Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc., and the Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches , have filed a lawsuit that contends Florida Housing Law Senate Bill 264 violates the federal Fair Housing Act.

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

The strong standards in the bill are important to prevent fraud and offer consumers a more secure alternative rather than simply using free online audio-audio technology when buying property or refinancing a mortgage. Prior to the pandemic, ALTA and MBA saw a need to develop model RON legislation. To date, 37 states and U.S.

Law 431
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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Topics include: Real estate license law, agency, contracts, real property, ownership, taxes, water law, land development and zoning, deeds and title transfer, escrow and settlement, fair housing, leases & more AZ Contract Writing Course: 6 hrs of required instruction.

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Summary, What Does it Mean? I do several reviews every month and most normally fail to meet minimum standards.

Valuation 360
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7 best real estate classes in Ohio (OH) for 2024

Housing Wire

Features Lessons by Topics Outlined in Candidate Handbook, Real-time Dashboards, Dynamic Practice Exams & Review of Results. Post-license CE $209 20-Hour Post-Licensing Course: Covers Current Laws, Steps to Business Success & Fiduciary Duties. Program follows a blueprint developed by the OH Association of Realtors®.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

And, the commercial real estate appraisal review process is not just a second opinion or a survey to friends or even colleagues; it is a required, in-depth analysis by industry experts. It isn’t clear who owns the appraised property. City or federally owned property is being evaluated. A public project is being conducted.

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Where Does Water Frontage End?

McKissock

Making a very long story short, an enterprising individual investor discovered the gap and legally acquired that 8-foot strip between the lots and the water’s edge. The subdivision developer, builder, sales staff, surveyors, appraisers, brokers, as well as attorneys from all sides eventually were involved. Had a gap myself.