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Due Diligence—An Essential Component of Your Management Plan

Investors Who truly Understand It Know The Value of Information

Written by: Steve Steadele
Dec 8, 2008 4:48:00 AM

Dealing with Mentally Disabled Residents

Fair Housing Laws Provide Protections for Those Affilected

Nov 17, 2008 8:16:00 PM

HUD: Homeowner Assn. Discriminates Against Disabled Homeowner

Refusal to Permit Erection of Support Railings Deemed Unlawful

Jul 18, 2008 9:41:00 AM
Categorized 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.
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Member Alert! The Liability of Warnings

Association Execs Urged to Frame Words of Caution Carefully

Written by: Carolyn Schwaar
Jun 27, 2008 11:40:00 AM
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 AM
Categorized 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 AM
Categorized 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 AM
Categorized 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.
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NAR and DOJ Reach Historic Agreement on MLS Policy

REALTORS Compete and Consumers Win in Significant Pact

May 28, 2008 7:26:00 AM
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 AM
The 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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