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10 ways for real estate agents to stay compliant with fair housing laws

Housing Wire

Understanding the act’s provisions can help you become a more ethical real estate agent and help you follow a law that encourages open access to high-quality housing for all. The Fair Housing Act was just one aspect of this law. Department of Housing and Urban Development and can result in fines and other penalties.

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Renovation: A Path to Fair Lending 

Appraisal Buzz

While that’s true of the federal law, at least three states have passed CRA-like laws that apply to nonbanks, and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) predicts more states could follow suit. The post Renovation: A Path to Fair Lending appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Think again.

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Owning a condo in Florida is becoming less attractive: Redfin

Housing Wire

In May 2022, the Florida Legislature introduced a new condominium safety law, which mandates more rigorous inspections and stronger financial reserves for HOAs. Before the new law was enforced, many condo associations were investing their reserves in government-insured instruments, sacrificing their liquidity to generate a return.

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Biden outlines housing proposals during State of the Union

Housing Wire

President Biden is calling on Congress to pass his plan to build and renovate two million affordable homes – and bring those rents down. Now pass and build and renovate 2 million affordable homes, and bring those rents down.” We’ve cut red tape so builders can get federal financing, which is already helping build a record 1.7

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Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns in Pricing: A Guide for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

How Agents Can Use The Law of Diminishing Return When Pricing a Listing As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the critical role that accurate pricing plays in the success of real estate transactions.

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Curbio accused of targeting elderly homeowners in new fraud suit

Inman

s attorney general that the pre-sale renovation startup violated consumer protection laws through "deception, intimidation and fraud." Curbio "strongly" denied claims on Monday by Washington, D.C.'s

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CFPB proposes rule to bolster PACE loan borrower protections

Housing Wire

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Monday a proposed rule that seeks to bolster consumer protections for borrowers seeking Property Assessed Clean Energy ( PACE ) financing for home renovations. We are proposing new rules that would require sensible safeguards on these clean energy loans.”