Real Estate Articles
Due Diligence—An Essential Component of Your Management Plan
Investors Who truly Understand It Know The Value of Information
Dec 8, 2008 4:48:00 AMHandling Your Common Landlord Complaints Easily and Effectively
Dec 4, 2008 9:40:00 AMDealing with Mentally Disabled Residents
Fair Housing Laws Provide Protections for Those Affilected
Nov 17, 2008 8:16:00 PMHUD: Homeowner Assn. Discriminates Against Disabled Homeowner
Refusal to Permit Erection of Support Railings Deemed Unlawful
Jul 18, 2008 9:41:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to deny persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations or the right to make reasonable modifications to a dwelling when the accommodations or modifications are necessary for them to fully enjoy their homes.
Member Alert! The Liability of Warnings
Association Execs Urged to Frame Words of Caution Carefully
Jun 27, 2008 11:40:00 AMCategorized in Affiliations, Real Estate Law
F.P. Maxson, NAR Associate Counsel, issues caveat to association executives about circulating warnings to their membership in a manner that does not invite liability.
REALTORS® Challenge HUD RESPA Proposal as Complicated, Costly
NAR Report Indicates Compliance Costs Will Increase Consumer Outlay
Jun 6, 2008 8:59:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
The National Assn. of REALTORS claims that proposed RESPA reform will confuse and complicate the real estate settlement process, and add several hunderd dollars to many consumers' financing expenses.
Consumer Confusion Leads to Higher Closing Costs
Full Disclosure of Fees Will Allow Consumers to Understand Fine Print
Jun 3, 2008 6:11:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
Urban Institute report validates HUD's effort to reform nation's mortgage rules.
HUD Launches Ad Campaign to Fight Lending Discrimination
HUD - One Call, Many Answers for Consumers
May 28, 2008 8:19:00 AMCategorized in Marketing, Real Estate Law
The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development has designed an advertising program to educate consumers about their rights as borowers and show them how they can respond to lending discrimination.
NAR and DOJ Reach Historic Agreement on MLS Policy
REALTORS Compete and Consumers Win in Significant Pact
May 28, 2008 7:26:00 AMCategorized in Affiliations, Real Estate Law
A long battle between the National Assn. of REALTORS and the U.S. Dept. of Justice concluded yesterday in a win-win scenario for consumers and REALTORS.
REALTORS® Say RESPA Reform Too Confusing and Overly Expansive
NAR Urges HUD to Refocus, Reformat, and Rewrite Act
May 23, 2008 4:59:00 AMThe National Assn. of REALTORS says that proposed RESPA reform is too complex, and asks the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to focus on the Good Faith Estimate and Hud-1 settlement document.

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