article thumbnail

Georgia looks to protect residents from title theft with new law

Housing Wire

Brian Kemp signed a new law, which went into effect at the start of the year, that creates a spate of new requirements for those filing property-related documents and notaries involved in electronic document filing. The new law is beginning as police continue to warn residents about scammers filing fraudulent deeds.

Law 387
article thumbnail

New Florida condo laws aim to add transparency for buyers

Housing Wire

On Monday, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed both HB 913 and HB 393 into law. While Governor Desantis has said he feels the laws are “well intentioned,” he has also expressed concerns as to how they could impact affordability. Many of the changes outlined in the bills were championed by Florida Realtors.

Law 308
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Washington’s ‘upzoning’ law seeks to expand supply as Seattle home prices soar

Housing Wire

A new law going into effect this summer in Washington aims to address the states housing supply woes. The so-called “upzoning law” garnered bipartisan support despite some noted opposition from some Republicans. The new law takes effect in July in the wake of other recent moves made by the state to address housing issues.

Law 353
article thumbnail

NAR settlement appeals continue as law professor Tanya Monestier weighs in

Housing Wire

After filing several different motions, including a motion to intervene, University of Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier has filed an appeal of several rulings made by Judge Stephen R. Bough including his final approval of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement.

Law 385
article thumbnail

New Maryland law allows property tax breaks for affordable rental housing allocations

Housing Wire

A bill to expand Maryland s existing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program which allows property tax abatements in exchange for housing reserved for low-income tenants has been signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D), a move lauded by affordable housing advocates.

article thumbnail

Idaho passes new law to curb use of mortgage trigger leads

Housing Wire

149 into law last week. The law also mandates compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prescreening rules, including firm credit offers, and it prohibits soliciting those who have opted out or are on do-not-call lists. Brad Little (R) signed H.B.

Law 364
article thumbnail

California strikes environmental law that choked new housing

Housing Wire

California’s housing crisis has prompted the state to rescind parts of longstanding environmental law that critics say has stifled new home construction. With these historic laws, we finally have the tools we need to move the needle on affordability in California,” said California state Senator Scott Wiener in a statement. “It

Law 265