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

Housing Wire

The Asian Real Estate Association of America , along with the National Fair Housing Alliance , the Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc., and the Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches , have filed a lawsuit that contends Florida Housing Law Senate Bill 264 violates the federal Fair Housing Act.

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

Earlier this year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac modified their Seller Guides and provided guidance on several policy areas to support mortgage originations. 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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What Is a Land Contract In Ohio? Full Guide [2021 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

In real estate, buyers and sellers must be knowledgeable to make informed decisions. Learn how you, the real estate investor, can avoid the bank and make an agreement directly with the seller. A land contract, also known as a land installment contract, is an executory financing agreement between a seller and a buyer.

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Guidance on Selling Inherited Estate Property After a Loss

Lamacchia Realty

If a person passes away without a will, also known as “dying intestate”, the property in most cases will be transferred to the closest living relatives, but this process can take longer and will require court approval. Joint Ownership – If a property is owned jointly, this means there are several people listed on the deed.

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Real Estate Risk Management: Putting Clients’ Interests First

McKissock

Keep reading to learn how to improve real estate risk management, and avoid getting into trouble with the law, by putting your clients’ interests first. In its Standard of Practice 1-2, “client” means persons or entities with which the Realtor® has an “agency or legally recognized non-agency relationship.”

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

We’ll also dive into necessary steps and helpful tips, answer frequently asked questions, and provide all the key information you need to get your real estate license in Illinois, so keep reading. Anyone who wants to buy and sell real estate in Illinois must possess a real estate broker license. [1]

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

As such, investors must verify the seller, financials, and property obligations (i.e., Many commercial property investors don’t realize that they also have the opportunity to request that the due diligence period begins after the seller provides each necessary piece of information. Skimping out of the physical inspection.

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