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Georgia looks to protect residents from title theft with new law

Housing Wire

Brian Kemp signed a new law, which went into effect at the start of the year, that creates a spate of new requirements for those filing property-related documents and notaries involved in electronic document filing. The new law is beginning as police continue to warn residents about scammers filing fraudulent deeds.

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

Housing Wire

The Asian Real Estate Association of America , along with the National Fair Housing Alliance , the Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc., and the Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches , have filed a lawsuit that contends Florida Housing Law Senate Bill 264 violates the federal Fair Housing Act.

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

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. To appreciate this improvement to the closing process, you need to understand the various laws that allow for digital closings at different stages of the transaction.

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Trade Groups Unite to Combat Deed Fraud

Appraisal Buzz

Although deed fraud can include a variety of real estate-related crimes, most schemes involve the impersonation of a property owner and the recording of fake or forged documents in local land records. These crimes result in legal costs, reduction in equity or property value and even property loss.

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Summary, What Does it Mean? I do several reviews every month and most normally fail to meet minimum standards.

Valuation 360
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Consider These Factors Before Buying Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Photo by Antonio Quagliata on Pexels.com Additionally, consider the zoning laws and land-use regulations in the area and what category it might fall into based on its specific location. Land ownership comes with legal obligations which can change quite a lot depending on where you are buying land. What is it for?

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Topics include: Real estate license law, agency, contracts, real property, ownership, taxes, water law, land development and zoning, deeds and title transfer, escrow and settlement, fair housing, leases & more AZ Contract Writing Course: 6 hrs of required instruction.