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Objections abound as NAR settlement approaches final approval date

Housing Wire

According to Wang, sellers who have also been buyers in recent years — barring them from filing claims against the settling parties as buyers if they are part of the settlement class — would be better off if they could bring claims under state consumer protection statutes or false advertising statutes. “In REBNY separated from NAR in 1994.

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Bay Area team bolts Compass for Side

Housing Wire

Created in 2004 by Barr Haney and Whitney Potter, OWN Marin generated $381 million in 2020 sales volume, the agent team reported, on 153 deal sides, meaning that the median home in which they represented seller or buyer was priced at $2.8

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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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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

A simple conservation easement definition is a legal contract to protect private land, permanently. A contract between the landowner and the buyer is legally binding. Launched in 2004, the Big Darby Accord intended to preserve the land, plant life, and 38 rare species of fish and mussels that inhabit the area. Legally Binding.

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Inside Redfin’s unique, brave and vulnerable business model

Housing Wire

Living on commissions often means getting paid more for convincing a buyer to increase their acceptable price range or coaxing a seller to hold out for a more lucrative deal. Nary an eye was blinked – much less legal action was taken – over these brokerage’s business moves. Realogy bought ZipRealty for $166 million in 2014.

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What to Do If The Home You’re Buying has Defective Drywall

Lamacchia Realty

Between the years 2004-2008, large shipments of drywall were imported to the United States from overseas. So, if you’re purchasing a home that was built after August of 2004, it’s best to check with the seller and their agent about the drywall. What Exactly is Defective Drywall?

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for December 2024

Lamacchia Realty

And has quickly became a key figure, known for her expertise with buyers, sellers, and investors. Growing up in Shrewsbury and residing in Worcester with her husband and son for the past 20 years, she is able to assist her buyers and sellers in Worcester County with complete confidence.

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