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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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

APRIL 15, 2024

A provision in NAR's settlement barring listing agents from offering buyer agents compensation is "largely symbolic," USC professor Jordan Barry said Friday at a University of Minnesota conference.

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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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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

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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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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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

JANUARY 12, 2024

Supreme Co urt last week scheduled oral arguments for seven pending cases to take place in February, including one that will decide whether “the National Bank Act preempts the application of state escrow-interest laws to national banks,” according to a publication of the argument schedule and reporting at SCOTUSblog.

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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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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

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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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Atlas Data Privacy Corp. alleges the companies disclosed home addresses and unpublished home phone numbers for judges, police officers, prosecutors and their families.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The lawsuits allege that the defendants, which are referred to as “data brokers,” have violated a law that prohibits the disclosure of home addresses and unpublished home phone numbers for judges, law enforcement officers, prosecutors and their families. The law is named after Daniel Anderl, the son of a federal judge.

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JMV Lending

JANUARY 6, 2021

An ADU or in-law or granny flat or outside cottage (or whatever you want to call it) is […]. The post Valuing An In-Law Unit Or An ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) appeared first on JVM Lending. HOW MUCH IS MY ADU WORTH?

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BiggerPockets

MAY 5, 2023

Landlord-tenant laws can be complicated and have a lot of grey areas. This article lists out 10 critical laws you must know before renting out property.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 5, 2023

Last week, the state of Florida finalized a new comprehensive affordable housing law which will infuse over $700 million into housing and make it easier to build new housing with zoning changes and tax breaks. Removes a provision in current law that would allow local government to impose rent control in certain circumstances.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In May 2022, the Florida Legislature introduced a new condominium safety law, which mandates more rigorous inspections and stronger financial reserves for HOAs. Before the new law was enforced, many condo associations were investing their reserves in government-insured instruments, sacrificing their liquidity to generate a return.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 7, 2022

A REMINDER ABOUT SNOW REMOVAL LAWS. Here is a reminder if you’re a property owner in Massachusetts: by law, you must remove or treat snow and ice on walkways and plow parking lots. Some Massachusetts property owners are still unaware of this law that went into effect in July of 2010. The law isn’t limited to city dwellers.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 12, 2023

How Agents Can Use The Law of Diminishing Return When Pricing a Listing As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the critical role that accurate pricing plays in the success of real estate transactions. As always, thanks for reading. If you liked this post subscribe by email (or RSS feed ).

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Many factors prompt homeowners to relocate — and local laws and politics are increasingly among them. States have drastically different laws on partisan issues such as abortion or gun control, and many Americans report a preference to live in a place with laws that align with their political views.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A lawsuit filed by a renter in Seattle accuses the property management software firm and major landlords of violating antitrust statutes through a product used to set rent rates.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Many of these laws target specific types of real estate deemed crucial to national security, such as farmland or property near military installations, while other laws apply more broadly to all types of land. Laws should also be clear on the role title insurance professionals play in facilitating transactions with foreign owners.

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