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DOL accuses PrimeLending of violating whistleblower provisions

Housing Wire

According to the DOL, they must pay $35,000 in emotional damages and the legal fees of the two employees who reported consumer fraud concerns. In July 2023, company executives told HousingWire that they were expanding their market share by growing their existing footprint in a margin-thinning environment.

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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

In some markets, the answer is increasingly yes. In recent years, insurance companies have pulled out of some markets altogether after sustaining massive losses due to wildfires, flooding, and other climate-related disasters. And in some condominium markets in Florida, home values are taking a hit as insurance premiums skyrocket.

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Reffkin trades in Compass stock for $7M cash bonus

Housing Wire

In the SEC filing, the firm noted that the changes to Reffkin’s compensation were made after a review by an independent compensation consultant, in order to provide “market-based CEO compensation.” For the changes to Reffkin’s compensation plan alone, Compass will pay $25,000 in legal fees, according to the SEC filing.

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Title insurers reckon with attorney opinion letters

Housing Wire

Daniel Wold, ALTA’s president, added: “We will continue speaking out against alternatives to title, which pose an even greater risk to the housing finance system.”. These products that are going into the market — it is confusing because they are giving people who need it the most, less coverage,” Tomb said. “We

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5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

Berkshire Hathaway

Besides the purchasing price, your budget should also include other costs such as renovations, structural and environmental assessments, downtime during transitions, legal fees, realty commissions, taxes, and contingencies. You should also consider the financing options available for your investment property.

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Streamlining subsidies to build more affordable housing

Housing Wire

To help the lowest-income families, who increasingly can’t find affordable housing in today’s market, federal, state, and local governments devote considerable resources to subsidize the development of affordable housing with below market rents. Looking forward: Strategies to streamline affordable housing finance.