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Asian real estate group, other advocates claim Florida law violates Fair Housing Act

Housing Wire

The law at the center of the suit came into effect on July 1, 2023, and it “generally restricts the issuance of government contracts or economic development incentives to, or real property ownership by, foreign principals, which are certain individuals and entities associated with foreign countries of concern,” according to the Florida Senate.

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DataDigest: 25 years of NAR lobbying visualized

Housing Wire

The trade group also faces two massive class-action lawsuits that could forever upend the agent commission structure , and is fighting a separate legal battle with the Department of Justice. Taxes, finance, insurance, and consumer product safety round out the top five.

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Consider These Factors Before Buying Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Start thinking about the financing options available, such as mortgages, loans, and grants, and the associated interest rates, repayment terms, and fees. Land ownership comes with legal obligations which can change quite a lot depending on where you are buying land. Is it sustainable? What are the local regulations?

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Tell-Tale Signs You Should Hire a Specialist in Real Property Management – Columbus, Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

Let’s face it, property management is a long-term ordeal, and not everyone has the time to perform real property management – you are not alone. Maintaining and running a property can quickly become overwhelming. If so, they may be signs that you need help from an on-site property manager for hire!

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

During the first six months of 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that the volume of e-mortgages purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spiked significantly. 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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Does a manufactured home that has been moved more than once qualify for a loan?

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

If you plan on purchasing a property that is a manufactured home using financing, find out if the unit has been placed there from the manufacturer/dealer or if it was moved after previously being located at another location. Even then, it would require a special approval from the VA in order to do the loan.

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What Is a Land Contract In Ohio? Full Guide [2021 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

Essentially, a land contract is an alternative financing option if you’re investing in: Farmland or raw land. Learn how you, the real estate investor, can avoid the bank and make an agreement directly with the seller. The basic foundation behind a land contract in Ohio is similar to financing a new car, with some key differences.

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