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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 19, 2021
The passage of the so-called “heartbeat bill” in Texas and similar laws in other states, access to legal and safe abortions has become a major concern for some recent movers. The post Abortion, marijuana laws play a role in relocation decisions appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
JUNE 8, 2022
A former top executive at Better.com claims the digital nonbank lender and its chief executive officer and founder, Vishal Garg, violated securities and labor laws as the company plans to go public via a merger with a blank check company.
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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.
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.
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?
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.
Housing Wire
MAY 23, 2022
” The post Proposed VA appraisal law looks to even the playing field appeared first on HousingWire. A piece of legislation introduced in the Senate in mid-May could streamline the appraisal process for VA loans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 post Padgett Law Group Receives ‘No-Objections’ Status from GSEs appeared first on DSNews. The post Padgett Law Group Receives ‘No-Objections’ Status from GSEs appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Appraiserblogs
OCTOBER 7, 2021
With increased public attention on the… The post New Suspicious Law in CA appeared on Appraisers Blogs.
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.
JMV Lending
MAY 20, 2021
UNDERWRITER KILLS DEAL BY CALLING IN-LAW PROPERTY A DUPLEX A few months ago, we had a purchase with two units on one lot. The post Duplex vs. House + In-Law Unit (ADU)? Appraisals Our Blog duplex in-law unit in-law units single family residence
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.
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.
Appraiserblogs
MARCH 1, 2021
Here’s the law from New York state: 19 NYCRR § 1107.2. With increased public attention on the… The post Blaming, Punishing Appraisers in State Laws appeared on Appraisers Blogs.
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. Appraisals Our Blog ADU ADUs appraisals in-law unit
Urban
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
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JMV Lending
JULY 16, 2021
The post Financing And Building ADUs Or In-Laws appeared first on JVM Lending. Appraisals Our Blog ADU ADUs construction granny flat HELOC in-law unitCUTEST HOUSE I EVER SAW I have been in the mortgage industry since 1994 and have seen thousands of homes in every setting imaginable. And the cutest house I have ever seen was a 3,500 square foot brick, single-level ranch house on ten acres in the wine-growing region of Livermore Valley in California. It had […].
Miller Samuel
JANUARY 7, 2020
I joined Vonnie Quinn on Bloomberg Markets to talk about the results of my recent research for Douglas Elliman's Elliman Report: Manhattan Sales Report Q4-2019. Always enjoy the conversation. Manhattan Bloomberg TV Luxury, Super, Ultra, Mega Vonnie Quinn Bloomberg Markets
Miller Samuel
OCTOBER 31, 2018
This interview occurred back on the 18th and was posted on Housing Notes on October 19th in case you missed it. Robert Frank of CNBC invited me to appear on the show. I’ve been on the show a half dozen times, especially during the housing bubble when I was always interviewed remotely in a dark room with an automated camera. This appearance was the first time on the actual set.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 4, 2021
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in favor of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s actions taken against Seila Law. Seila Law LLC, has been one of the most significant cases against the bureau as it fought , and won , the battle against the CFPB’s constitutionality.
BiggerPockets
JANUARY 24, 2022
There are a number of federal laws that help to protect tenants' rights, and it can sometimes seem that tenants have more rights than landlords. When it comes to renting a property, things can get confusing. Plus, it’s up to landlords to ensure that they always act according to federal regulations—which means that you have to know what to do, and what not to do, to avoid any issues with the tenant.
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 30, 2022
Option is now seen as a means for buyers to meet affordability challenges, says Ottawa broker
Will Springer Realtor
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
And one solution to this worsening issue is an examination of our restrictive zoning laws in urban areas. In a review of 45 years’ data, a 2019 study claims adverse zoning laws wiped out 36% of potential economic growth and negatively affected each worker by more than $8700 in annual wages.
Urban
JANUARY 6, 2022
Lifting legal roadblocks alone will not guarantee an influx of additional or affordable housing. Homeowners and small developers need access to the financing necessary to build new infill units
Housing Wire
AUGUST 1, 2022
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BiggerPockets
MARCH 4, 2021
Here's what emotional support animal laws say you can and can't enforce when it comes to your pet policy. Tenants may come to you and tell you they have an emotional support animal. It could be as normal as a dog—or as strange as a peacock.
Miller Samuel
JULY 19, 2021
Appraising Law, Ethics & Fraud Appraisal Institute Board of Directors Jim Amorin NNC RNC FOJTo all members of the Appraisal Institute: Before I start, I wanted to share what the Appraisal Institute's MAI designation is referred to by many of its members.
Mores Appraisal Group
JANUARY 13, 2015
A new California law now in effect requires the documentary transfer tax to be included on the face of the property deed. Prior to the enactment of this new law, it was not uncommon in commercial real estate (and also in some residential sales transactions) to provide the amount of documentary transfer tax via an ‘unrecorded declaration’ all in an effort to prevent a final purchase price from being readily ascertainable. The post New Real Estate Laws appeared first on.
Housing Wire
APRIL 25, 2022
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
With the official passage of the California Consumer Protection law on Friday, California’s Department of Business Oversight will be renamed the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and given expanded powers.
Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2021
Farmer has 14 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate, and has represented clients in sales and leasing of retail and office properties, and serving as a commercial real estate associate for a Florida law firm, where he represented commercial real estate developers.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
A large partnership of housing and civil rights organizations reached out on Monday to congressional leaders advocating for further relief for homeowners in the next COVID-19 stimulus package.
Housing Wire
JULY 22, 2021
Tabaddor has more than 20 years of experience practicing law — with an emphasis on intellectual property, litigation, privacy, licensing, and audit and enforcement. Patent law Rouz Tabaddor title and settlement
Miller Samuel
AUGUST 8, 2020
Appraising Boom Bubble Bust Explainer Law, Ethics & Fraud Wall Street, Financial ServicesAlthough I've shared the following CNBC clip before, it's worth showing again given my 15-year ago hairstyle.
Mortgagebroker News
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
The average amount of financial assistance by parents of first-time homebuyers has grown massively over the past half-decade
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