Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

One thing possibly preventing Bough from taking the second option is a specific Missouri state law , which allows for a seller or landlord to “agree that a designated broker may share with another designated broker the compensation paid by the seller or landlord.” It is implied in RESPA as well,” Trepeta said.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

The complaint argues that the NAR and the brokerage defendants collude “to impose, implement and enforce anticompetitive restraints that cause home sellers to pay inflated commissions on the sale of their homes, in violation of federal antitrust law.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

1, 2024 , Washington state’s agency law requires agents to have a written agreement with buyers (as well as sellers) to spell out the exact scope of the services provided by the agent, as well as the compensation the client has agreed to pay them in return. As of Jan.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2021

million to more than 5,300 home mortgage consultants to resolve a pair of class-action legal claims that allege wage-and-hour violations in California, according to the settlement agreement in federal court. Wells Fargo agreed to pay $95.7 The deal will provide $62.8

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

That is bread and butter to us at federal law enforcement agencies, and certainly for SDNY, so we jumped right in and we’ve been working the case ever since. We are federal law enforcement, so we have the same capabilities to make arrests, conduct interviews and issue subpoenas.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

The broker-owner then went on to discuss what he felt were flaws about how the trial was handled, noting that the defense was not allowed to reference a Missouri law which allows for the practice of cooperative compensation (which Ketchmark said was not true). It is against the law.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

Things are continuing to heat up in Zillow Group’s legal battle with discount brokerage REX Homes , as the September 18, 2023, trial date looms ever closer. Zillow has not demonstrated that it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law with respect to REX’s CPA claim,” Zilly wrote. On Friday, Judge Thomas Zilly, the U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

However, state laws have prevented nationwide adoption and hindered forward progress even in states where it’s legal. Right now, RON is allowed in 34 states, but in May, senators reintroduced a federal bill , the SECURE Act, to make it legal nationwide. million in the U.S. — The company estimated that 1.25

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It’s the ultimate in legalized fraud. In and of itself, it’s legal, provided the lead really did come from the source and it’s diligently tracked by the lender. Steve vonBerg, an attorney at law firm Orrick in Washington, D.C., And the loan officers know that they’re violating the law. It’s greed.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 26, 2023

And the school’s practice tests, contract workshops, and other tools are designed to ensure confidence as you begin your career. In-person or livestream via Zoom on designated dates / times. Choose from Virtual Classroom or Live Class on designated dates / times, at various locations across NC Required 75 hrs of NC coursework.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In a legal memo, HUD stated that SPCPs are allowed under the Fair Housing Act. Today, HUD is making it clear that certain SPCPs that are lawful under ECOA generally are not barred by the Fair Housing Act,” said HUD Sec. It’s already allowable under the law. Regulators are comfortable with it.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Just days after awarding Zillow and National Association of Realtors (NAR) a major victory in their legal battle against REX Real Estate , the court made it clear that Zillow’s fight is far from over. When Zillow launched its two-tab design, the company also created an “FAQ” page clarifying the differences between the tabs.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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. Includes all Salesperson classes + Broker Management clinics.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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. To appreciate this improvement to the closing process, you need to understand the various laws that allow for digital closings at different stages of the transaction.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2023

Earlier this month, that coalition of six federal agencies requested comment from the public on a newly-proposed rule that is designed to “ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.” The Agencies expect to issue a proposed rule to implement the Dodd-Frank Act’s AVM amendments to FIRREA in June 2023.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

“The foundation would get what was described, in a January 2023 fundraising package, as a ‘prestigious headquarters … [and] site for small scale, but elegant events’ with its ‘voluminous library on American legal and constitutional development’ as a resource for nearby Roger Williams University ‘s law school.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

RMK Financial Corporation , which does business as Majestic Home Loans , has been permanently banned by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from the mortgage lending industry following a series of repeat offenses — which occurred despite the CFPB’s law enforcement order issued in 2015. government. government.

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GoForrmz

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

If you require a legally binding signature, we strongly recommend using the eSignature form fields. Please keep in mind that capturing a legally compliant electronic signature may entail additional steps to comply with state, county, and international laws.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

On June 1 , six federal agencies requested comments from the public on a rule designed to ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations. the trade groups state. The MBA and the CBA requested an adequate implementation timeline of at least 12 months.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2023

Attorney noted that we ‘took significant measures to stop the practices, both before and after being notified of the United States’ investigation,’ and that the settlement is ‘not an admission of any legal liability.’ The law permits a private party to file a suit on behalf of the government and receive a portion of any recovery.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Remote online notarizations were designed to prevent fraud and are much more secure than in-person notaries. Notaries are legally stewards of the government — they get their privileges from the state in which they live, and their powers and procedures are regulated by statute. A trustworthy remote online platform requires data privacy.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

When it comes to course format and content delivery, choose from Colibri’s self-paced online and instructor-led livestream courses, which are designed to allow you to study on any device with internet access and a browser. Their courses are created by active industry experts in collaboration with Harvard-educated instructional designers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Licensing laws and requirements vary by state and they provide a real estate prelicensing course in all states except Alaska, Nebraska, and Wyoming—with courses soon to launch in Maine and South Dakota. Prelicensing course content The CE Shop’s prelicensing courses are designed to deliver information in an interactive format.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

NFIP provides over five million policies, according to CRS, in jurisdictions that meet federal criteria on building, design standards, and risk index. But the key ideological difference is that Fannie Mae wants the federal government to establish laws mandating flood-risk disclosures at the time of the property sale.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, payments, insurance and proptech. Digital adoption has been hampered by state laws since a federal law that outlines practices for remote online notarizations does not exist.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

That is exactly what millions of forbearance plans and a federal moratorium were designed to avoid during the pandemic. Federal laws aren’t the only ones servicers have to contend with. The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) identified executive declarations and court orders in 34 states as of April 2021.

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Miller Samuel

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

With the significant devaluation of the SRA designation and growing signs of the MAI designation's devaluation, more are coming forward. The Appraisal Institute has a nonprofit tax code designation: 501(c)(6) "Defined as Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc., They are more openly corrupt.

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The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This land management tool allows local jurisdictions to create zoning designations to protect farmland and related activities from inconsistent land uses. Ensure your property is still consistent with zoning laws. While you’re at it, look into the application process for a variance or to change the zoning laws.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The third plaintiff to testify was Jeremy Keel, who works in elder law. When asked by Ketchmark if he thought RE/MAX was part of a conspiracy “designed to pick your pocket,” Breit said “no.” “We had no problem paying for an agent to sell our house,” Burnett said. But she was “not happy” about having to pay the buyer’s agent.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

This outcome would substantially impair the benefits of QM status to lenders and investors, introducing significant legal uncertainty into a regime meant to provide clear eligibility parameters. ” The MBA also called for the Bureau to remove or amend the special rule for ARMs.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Luckily, there are steps you can take to limit your legal liability and keep yourself and your business protected. Craig Capilla will discuss the legal ins and outs of the engagement letter to put appraisers in the best position to satisfy client expectations and limit liability. About the presenter. Learn more with our free guide.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

An R&W contract is a legal assurance that “a mortgage loan sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (the enterprises) complies with the standards outlined in the enterprise’s selling and servicing guides, including underwriting and documentation,” according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Some may argue whether today’s technology is that much better than the tools we used in the past, particularly in the servicing business where many still use platforms designed and first built decades ago. Better, faster, cheaper has long been the promise of technology in the mortgage industry.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Residential zoning laws are designed to promote orderly development, control traffic flow, and ensure that noise and activity levels are appropriate to each specific neighborhood. Decades ago, zoning laws were used to legally segregate local communities based on race.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Real estate law (2). Professional designations. Legal protections. Property management (2). People buying multi-units as owner-occupied investments (2). Rental investment management. Getting more clients. Pricing strategy. Virtual open houses and videos. How to join organizations. Working with veterans. Mortgage basics.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 9, 2022

” Probate is the legal process a will must go through to prove its validity before anything can be distributed to the named beneficiaries. If this does not happen then the wishes of the person leaving the will and the legal requirements for the estate may not be met. When listing it for sale.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There may be different forms of dual agency as well such as designated dual agency which is something we have here in Raleigh and Charlotte. Legal and ethical issues may also arise because the agent is working on their own without a second agent involved. It's important to note that dual agency is different in each state.

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