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DataDigest: 25 years of NAR lobbying visualized

Housing Wire

The trade group also faces two massive class-action lawsuits that could forever upend the agent commission structure , and is fighting a separate legal battle with the Department of Justice. Taxes, finance, insurance, and consumer product safety round out the top five.

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

During the first six months of 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that the volume of e-mortgages purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spiked significantly. 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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NAR board votes to leave dues unchanged in 2025

Housing Wire

During the meeting, NAR’s board approved a recommendation from its finance committee to keep annual dues at $156 per person in 2025. In 2023, NAR announced a policy change that allows the finance committee to use the Consumer Price Index (CPI) “as a guide” to help it recommend an annual dues amount to the board of directors.

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Asian real estate group, other advocates claim Florida law violates Fair Housing Act

Housing Wire

The law at the center of the suit came into effect on July 1, 2023, and it “generally restricts the issuance of government contracts or economic development incentives to, or real property ownership by, foreign principals, which are certain individuals and entities associated with foreign countries of concern,” according to the Florida Senate.

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Consider These Factors Before Buying Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Start thinking about the financing options available, such as mortgages, loans, and grants, and the associated interest rates, repayment terms, and fees. Land ownership comes with legal obligations which can change quite a lot depending on where you are buying land. Is it sustainable? What are the local regulations?

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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 means on a $250,000 property, you’ll have to have a minimum of $37,500 in cash for the banks to even consider a loan.

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Tell-Tale Signs You Should Hire a Specialist in Real Property Management – Columbus, Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

Let’s face it, property management is a long-term ordeal, and not everyone has the time to perform real property management – you are not alone. Maintaining and running a property can quickly become overwhelming. If so, they may be signs that you need help from an on-site property manager for hire!