Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Just prior to the plaintiffs resting their case late Monday afternoon, HomeServices of America , one of the three remaining defendants in the commission lawsuit , filed a motion for judgment as a matter of law. According to Goldberg, NAR takes antitrust law very seriously and it instructs members to not fix or control commissions.

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Real Estate News

MAY 6, 2024

Fair housing advocates and AREAA filed a suit claiming a law prohibiting property sales to certain non-U.S. citizens puts agents in an untenable position.

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Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2022

to evaluate allegations of federal securities laws violations, prompted by a former top executive’s recent lawsuit. The post SEC looking at Better.com over alleged securities law violations appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

A new affordable housing law passed by Florida’s legislature and signed in March by Gov. Ron DeSantis is reportedly creating anxiety among local elected officials who are concerned that the new law cedes too much control over zoning and other matters to the state government. The process has gone more smoothly in St.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 11, 2021

The post Are Looser Zoning Laws the Solution to Housing Shortage? The post Are Looser Zoning Laws the Solution to Housing Shortage? New construction is not the only path to replenishing the housing supply, it is the most plausible, experts conclude, and they say scaling back building restrictions could boost effectiveness.

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The Appraiser Coach

MAY 9, 2023

You may be more familiar with this statement as the law of averages. Averages rule the universe. Let me give you an example as a. Read More

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 19, 2022

Thirty-year bankruptcy specialist joins Pincus Law to serve as Managing Attorney of the firm’s default legal services practice in the state of Pennsylvania. The post Judith Romano Joins Pincus Law Group’s Pennsylvania Office appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 5, 2022

The post Practicing Law as a Digital Nomad appeared first on DSNews. The post Practicing Law as a Digital Nomad appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The global health crisis spurred the legal field to embrace digital processes out of necessity. Attorney Michelle Garcia Gilbert asks “Where do we go from here?”.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 11, 2021

The post Fred Gooch: A Nationwide RON Law Would Help Reduce Confusion appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The bill – a previous version of which failed to pass last year – was recently reintroduced in the U.S. Its approval is considered urgent by industry groups including the National Association of.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week published a report analyzing state-level community reinvestment laws and ways they promote reinvestment activities for entities including mortgage companies.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

In July 2022, HousingWire reported that the SEC launched an inquiry into Aurora and Better to evaluate allegations of federal securities law violations, prompted by a former top executive’s lawsuit. Aurora Acquisition Corp. ,

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Miller Samuel

APRIL 27, 2019

Back on April 19th , I wrote about the New York AMC law in my Housing Notes newsletter. After years of AMCs chipping away at the public trust, the New York AMC law was designed to protect the consumer. Here is the NYS "AMC Law" as a PDF or in plain text on the landing page of the law. No, it isn't.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2023

In a joint statement , the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ, CFPB, FTC, and EEOC outlined a commitment to enforcement of existing laws and regulations despite a lack of regulatory oversight currently in place regarding emerging AI technologies. These agencies have all had to address the rise of AI recently.

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Real Estate News

AUGUST 18, 2023

The law, which took effect July 1, prohibits “foreign principles” from a number of countries from buying real estate in Florida.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2022

” The post Proposed VA appraisal law looks to even the playing field appeared first on HousingWire. Jones added that past funding fee increases may have put the funding fee schedule into “misalignment with the actual risk profile of veteran borrowers.”

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

New York City's law limiting short-term rentals went into effect on Tuesday. To offer stays of less than 30 days, hosts must stay in the unit with their guests.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Prior to the adjourning for the day, Judge Stephen Bough denied HomeServices’ motion for judgment as a matter of law , which was filed Monday afternoon. A judgment as a matter of law is permissible if there is no legally sufficient basis for a reasonable jury to find for the nonmoving party (in this instance, the plaintiffs) on the issue.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 15, 2021

The post Marinosci Law Group Promotes Two to Key Roles appeared first on DSNews. The post Marinosci Law Group Promotes Two to Key Roles appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Default servicing firm names new President and General Counsel to further expand its footprint in 21 states nationwide.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 30, 2021

Cade Holleman, Marketing Strategist for Padgett Law Group, was recognized by the Council for Inclusion in Financial Services with the Catalyst Award. The post Padgett Law Group Leader Recognized by Council for Inclusion appeared first on DSNews.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Take it to the next level with the Law of Three, writes luxury consultant Chris Pollinger, a strategy designed to make your leadership more impactful. You've heard of the Pareto Principle.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2021

Clayton Collins, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Diego Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer, of HW Media , are proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer Watson Laws to Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations. Watson Laws was also named as one of Folio’s Top Women in Media in 2020. states Watson Laws.

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Appraiserblogs

JUNE 18, 2024

The post Security Bars Removal Law Debunks Alleged Racial Discrimination appeared on Appraisers Blogs. I requested any and all documents in the case involving the appraiser because I didn’t have the complainant’s name or property address. I only had the appraiser’s name which I won’t post in text.

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Inman

APRIL 25, 2024

with legislation already signed into law. As the clock ticks down, TikTok faces a real threat of being banned in the U.S., Jessi Healey says this battle isn't just about an app but about the larger implications of social media, censorship and how we engage online in times of digital scrutiny.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 7, 2021

The post Padgett Law Group Webinar Earns Media Award of Excellence appeared first on DSNews. The post Padgett Law Group Webinar Earns Media Award of Excellence appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The Apex Awards is an annual competition held by Communications Concepts, which has been conducting the Awards for 33 years.

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Inman

MAY 31, 2024

The law aims to ban all short-term rentals that have minimum stays of 30 nights and require owners to register their rentals with the city.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 25, 2022

Padgett Law Group (PLG) has announced the firm has received its no-objection status from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, clearing the final administrative task in entering the firm’s newest state of full-service creditors’ rights operations, Pennsylvania. The build-out of PLG’s Pennsylvania operations has been led by Jacqueline F. McNally, Esq.,

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 19, 2023

The Fannie Mae Property Data Collectors program seems to have run afoul of West Virginia law. There has been a lot of discussion… The post FNMA Property Data Collectors Program Violates WV Law appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The post Illinois Appellate Court Finds “Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance” Violated State Law by Regulating Rents appeared first on DSNews. The post Illinois Appellate Court Finds “Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance” Violated State Law by Regulating Rents appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 9, 2022

“The CFPB is ramping up its efforts to issue guidance and advisory opinions to assist entities … The post CFPB Releases Advisory Opinion Educating Consumers on Fair Lending Laws appeared first on DSNews. The post CFPB Releases Advisory Opinion Educating Consumers on Fair Lending Laws appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Mashvisor

JUNE 25, 2024

Florida landlord-tenant laws are put in place to protect the rights of both tenants and landlords in the state. Read on if you’re investing in FL. In this blog, we…

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Appraiserblogs

MAY 18, 2023

New, progressive laws designed to conceal felony convictions. million armed robbery of a… FNMA Property Data Collectors Program Violates WV Law The Fannie Mae Property Data Collectors program seems to have run afoul of West Virginia law. The broker alerted the bank and the National Association of Realtors.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

district court judge said that it had recently come to her attention that the spouse of a person related to her within the third degree of relationship is a partner at a law firm that represents a defendant in the suits. In the filing, the Chicago -based U.S. Due to this, she was recusing herself. “My

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

While AI is poised to expand its influence in the mortgage and real estate industries, policymakers and regulators have warned that a lack of regulatory oversight may run afoul of existing laws on civil rights, fair competition, consumer protection and equal opportunity. In a recent comment to the U.S. In a recent comment to the U.S.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Newsom This law requires a purchase agreement in a real estate transaction to inform a seller and buyer of the opportunity to report, through the Department of Consumer Affairs’ internet website or telephone number, any suspicion of a discriminatory appraisal by the holder of a real estate appraiser license.

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Inman

AUGUST 21, 2024

In a filing outlining costs and expenses, plaintiffs' attorney Michael Ketchmark estimates he has spent 7,000 hours on Gibson and other commission suits for work totaling $10.1 million since 2019.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A REMINDER ABOUT SNOW REMOVAL LAWS Winter is fast approaching, which means the snow is soon to arrive! Here is a reminder of the crucial snow removal laws if you’re a property owner in Massachusetts , New Hampshire , or Connecticut! Some Massachusetts property owners are still unaware of this law that went into effect in July 2010.

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Inman

JUNE 19, 2023

Lee Davenport interviews New York Times bestselling author of "The Color of Law," Richard Rothstein, along with Leah Rothstein, his co-author on the new "Just Action."

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