Miller Samuel

APRIL 27, 2019

Back on April 19th , I wrote about the New York AMC law in my Housing Notes newsletter. After years of AMCs chipping away at the public trust, the New York AMC law was designed to protect the consumer. Here is the NYS "AMC Law" as a PDF or in plain text on the landing page of the law. No, it isn't.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

The town of Newton, Massachusetts is working to comply with a new state law that requires the construction of new multifamily housing units in areas served by public transit, according to reporting from the Boston Globe. However, the debate in Newton could be more contentious than in other parts of the state, according to the Globe.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

My first inclination was to go to my father-in-law’s house because he lived closer to Malibu, and I thought we’d just bring him to our house. My business has always been more design focused. I work with different designers and I do development as well. ” I just knew that it wasn’t going to be good.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2025

In the article, Ketchmark said that Realtor organizations need to be aware of the fact that not only will our law firm and other attorneys be looking at [CCP], but the eyes of the world are upon them, and its time to do the right thing and let homeowners make decisions about their houses and not a bureaucratic organization.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2024

A private planning firm in California is launching a new tool to help local governments there prepare for a pending law designed to spur more construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). All California municipalities are mandated by state law to have a preapproval process for ADU plans by Jan.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

That means building starter homes, reforming zoning laws, and creating pathways for economic mobility that dont rely so heavily on homeownership. The summit is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the economic factors driving the housing market in 2025 and what it all means for your business.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The statement is designed to clarify standards by which entities under the purview of individual regulators violate applicable rules and regulations. Institutions are required to comply with laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws,” the statement read.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

With the official passage of the California Consumer Protection law on Friday, California’s Department of Business Oversight will be renamed the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and given expanded powers. California Gov. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill, originally introduced on Jan.

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Miller Samuel

JULY 19, 2021

To all members of the Appraisal Institute: Before I start, I wanted to share what the Appraisal Institute's MAI designation is referred to by many of its members. I learned these two from an MAI instructor years ago (pre-merger) who told our class (as if to motivate us?) that MAI stands for: MORE ANNUAL INCOME. MADE AS INSTRUCTED.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2024

The complaint also alleges that the defendants have “consistently failed and refused to properly train, screen, conduct background checks, supervise, reprimand, direct and instruct” their senior management in “a manner at or above the standard of care in accordance” with their policies and the laws of their respective home states.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

One thing possibly preventing Bough from taking the second option is a specific Missouri state law , which allows for a seller or landlord to “agree that a designated broker may share with another designated broker the compensation paid by the seller or landlord.” It is implied in RESPA as well,” Trepeta said.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2024

billion state budget for 2025, which features several provisions designed to assist the state’s senior residents with health care, food assistance and aging-in-place provisions like home-based care. Signed into law on July 29, the budget features support for several aging-specific programs advocated for by AARP.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Creative Housing Solutions: As demonstrated by Californias recent law relaxing local limitations, remove obstacles to the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to give older folks more flexible housing options. Inclusive Zoning: The bipartisan Yes In My Backyard Act (S.1688 1688 / H.R. than children under 18.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

Six federal agencies have requested comment from the public on a newly-proposed rule that is designed to “ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.” And the design and development of the models and algorithms can reflect the biases and blind spots of the developers.”

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Inman

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Take it to the next level with the Law of Three, writes luxury consultant Chris Pollinger, a strategy designed to make your leadership more impactful. You've heard of the Pareto Principle.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

DOGE Service that are ostensibly designed to limit or dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), its former director appeared Friday morning on CNBC to discuss the upheaval while warning consumers about the risks of a diminished bureau. When asked about this perspective, Chopra appeared skeptical of its veracity.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Many of these laws target specific types of real estate deemed crucial to national security, such as farmland or property near military installations, while other laws apply more broadly to all types of land. Laws should also be clear on the role title insurance professionals play in facilitating transactions with foreign owners.

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2024

The mortgage world is fast-paced and constantly evolving, driven by shifts in laws and economic conditions. From tweaks in consumer protection laws to new lending standards and disclosure requirements, the goal is always to foster a clearer and fairer lending process.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As part of the broader community operating within the service area of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), the affluent Boston suburb of Milton — with a population of roughly 29,000 people — was directed to comply with a new state law requiring the construction of new multifamily housing units in areas served by public transit.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2021

The lawsuit, which combined two legal actions that were designated a class action, was filed on behalf of 5,377 loan officers and other mortgage staffers employed by the bank in California from 2013 and 2019. Wells Fargo agreed to pay $95.7 The deal will provide $62.8

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In an email, Keller Williams confirmed that this agreement settles all of the breach-of-contract lawsuits filed against it by attorneys at the law firm of Humphrey, Farrington & McClain PC. Agents join the profit-sharing program by designating a sponsor when they join a market center.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday announced a final rule designed to expand support for housing counseling services within Native American tribal communities. This can be the key to ensuring that potential homebuyers are set for long-term success and that renters avoid eviction.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

Erich Wiedel: When I was in high school, a friends brother-in-law owned a mortgage company, and I got a job as a loan officer. We also have our custom proprietary software which is constantly improving; were always updating, designing, rewriting, and adding on features which enables us to better deliver for our clients.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

In a news release, Zillow explained that artificial intelligence (AI) tools often fail to account for the myriad requirements of fair housing laws. The Fair Housing Classifier is designed to act as a protective measure against steering, or the act of influencing a person’s choice of home based upon protected characteristics.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This update of the HUD Code is long overdue and will help increase production while also ensuring modern designs to suit the needs of families.” In addition, the final rule includes more clarity regarding structural design requirements for attics.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Today, HUD is making it clear that certain SPCPs that are lawful under ECOA generally are not barred by the Fair Housing Act,” said HUD Sec. It’s already allowable under the law. For decades, HUD was silent on the matter, which further clouded the issue. Regulators are comfortable with it. It was just a logjam of inertia.”.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This is a bill that Congress must pass each year, since it refers to laws that specify the annual budget for the U.S. We urge the House and Senate to pass the conference report to the NDAA and for the president to quickly sign this into law.” Department of Defense (DOD). The response was also positive from the Broker Action Coalition.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

All lenders must explain their rationale when denying credit to loan applicants, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau affirmed Thursday, after looking into whether companies claiming exemption because they rely on “complex algorithms” were in violation of federal anti-discrimination law. Presented by: Mortgage Coach.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 12, 2025

Lower Taxes Found Appealing in the Golden State California homeowners tend to hold onto their houses for a long time because a state tax law incentivizes them to do so. Californias Proposition 19 , which was designed to allow older homeowners to keep relatively low tax rates when they move, went into effect in 2020.

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Housing Wire

JULY 3, 2024

This latest set of translations expands the availability of “40 previously published translated mortgage origination documents and homeownership education resources,” the department stated, and will help to remove language barriers in accessing FHA-insured mortgage financing.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

1, 2024 , Washington state’s agency law requires agents to have a written agreement with buyers (as well as sellers) to spell out the exact scope of the services provided by the agent, as well as the compensation the client has agreed to pay them in return. As of Jan.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2024

“Once notified of an incident, representatives from HUD will contact the designated representative from the institution reporting the incident to determine the appropriate mitigation steps based on the nature of the incident,” the announcement added.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

That is bread and butter to us at federal law enforcement agencies, and certainly for SDNY, so we jumped right in and we’ve been working the case ever since. We are federal law enforcement, so we have the same capabilities to make arrests, conduct interviews and issue subpoenas.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Their statement is designed to highlight “examples of risk management and other practices that can be effective in identifying, preventing, and responding to elder financial exploitation.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

Pass your state licensing exam The real estate broker exam is comprehensive, covering real estate law, ethics, and management. When we rebranded, we invested in professional design to ensure our messaging stood out. Related article 11 iconic real estate logos + Tips to design (or refine) yours 5.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program designed to allow for the construction of rental housing units is getting a new participant: the Cherokee Nation. The HUD program is a loan program that aids organizations in recruiting skilled workers for hard-to-fill or hard-to-recruit positions,” the announcement said.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

On Wednesday, just nine days after the long-awaited trial’s September 18 start date, the real estate behemoth file a motion for judgment as a matter of law in the U.S. Accordingly, REX’s claims should not be put to a jury, and the Court should enter judgment in Zillow’s favor as a matter of law under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50(a).”

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