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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

Earlier this year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac modified their Seller Guides and provided guidance on several policy areas to support mortgage originations. 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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Red Flags Related to a Title on a Home

Will Springer Realtor

Preparing a home for sale includes dozens – or even hundreds – of steps choreographed between seller, agent and other key individuals. That’s why it’s critical for a competent real estate professional and title officer to review the title as soon as possible and help identify any potential concerns.

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Understanding the Most Common Real Estate Deeds in Colorado

The Colorado Real Estate Blog

Historically, when real property changed ownership, the seller brought the buyer a handful of dirt from the land to symbolize that the title was transferred. Now, instead of dirt, legal documents called deeds are used to convey the title of real property from one person or entity to another.

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Real Estate Risk Management: Putting Clients’ Interests First

McKissock

In its Standard of Practice 1-2, “client” means persons or entities with which the Realtor® has an “agency or legally recognized non-agency relationship.” Article 2 requires honest communications regarding a seller’s property. This includes “opinions of real property value or price.”

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

As such, investors must verify the seller, financials, and property obligations (i.e., Many commercial property investors don’t realize that they also have the opportunity to request that the due diligence period begins after the seller provides each necessary piece of information. Skimping out of the physical inspection.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

We’ll also dive into necessary steps and helpful tips, answer frequently asked questions, and provide all the key information you need to get your real estate license in Illinois, so keep reading. Anyone who wants to buy and sell real estate in Illinois must possess a real estate broker license. [1]

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Appraiser Gets Subpoena – What to Do 3-17-23

Appraisal Today

Appraisers are often subpoenaed in legal disputes involving third parties, usually being tied to the dispute for no other reason than having appraised a property involved in the dispute. This statement definitely applies in the appraisal of real property. Is it always dollar for dollar? Sometimes it is.