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ALTA: Protecting property rights with title insurance

Housing Wire

nationally since 2004 and roughly 5% the past two years, based on the most recent industry data from 2021. Much of the expense is invested in the efforts of land title professionals to review the title and purchase title data from local governments. Government-operated title insurance approaches are not less expensive.

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Meet Kevin Sears, NAR’s latest president

Housing Wire

I think you will agree that our primary focus must be on furthering the business of the association which means we are fully engages on the legal, business and advocacy challenges that are top priority to you and the clients that you serve.” Charlie Baker.

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CFPB investigating Rocket Homes for illegal kickbacks

Housing Wire

” “A simple search of his name reveals a history of Shkipin imploring the government to consider legal action against large companies including Amazon, Uber, Lyft, Redfin, Opendoor and others to the benefit of his fledgling startup,” read the statement.

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

The FHFA reported the government sponsored entities expect e-mortgage purchases to increase in 2021. The model legislation creates legal certainty across the country by providing a uniform and consistent framework that is based on a common set of core principles.

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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

A simple conservation easement definition is a legal contract to protect private land, permanently. When an Ohio landowner or investor decides to preserve their property, they likely turn to a conservation organization such as a state government agency or land trust. A contract between the landowner and the buyer is legally binding.

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What is a 1031 Exchange? A Beginner’s Guide

Property Metrics

The details of a 1031 Exchange transaction are governed by a series of complicated rules that can be both intimidating and confusing. IRS Ruling 2004-86 allows for the exchange of sales proceeds into something called a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST). 1031 Exchange Rules. What is a Delaware Statutory Trust?