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NAR settles commission lawsuits for $418 million

Housing Wire

NAR’s legal counsel approved the settlement agreement early Friday morning. According to NAR, this settlement brings an end to all of the litigation claims brought by home sellers. The National Association of Realtors has agreed to pay $418 million in damages to settle the commission lawsuits. It has yet to be filed in court.

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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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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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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 5 - Reselling It - Raw or Developed

Eppraisal

Owning raw land has real potential along with its share of pitfalls. Whether you decide to hold it and sell when real property values climb or -- alternatively -- develop the lot to convey at a higher price, you are subject to forces of market, timing and competition.

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When you’re about to buy your first real property outside of your primary residence, you should know whether you’re going into it with the intention of renting or if you want to flip and make an immediate profit. This is especially the case if your goal is to break into real estate. Decide on How to Proceed.

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Agent vs. REALTOR®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

AGENT VS. REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. To the everyday buyer and seller , they may not think there is much of a difference between the two. They consistently keep up with how the market is performing, trends, and property values.

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Guidance on Selling Inherited Estate Property After a Loss

Lamacchia Realty

When it comes to real property (including a home or land), there are different kinds of ownership that help the courts determine who the executors of an estate sale will be: Sole Ownership – This is when a property is owned by one individual. They will be your best resource for the legalities of an estate sale.

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