Published by Think Realty | March 13, 2025 Failure to properly handle FIRPTA withholding can leave buyers responsible for a hefty tax bill. Did you know real estate buyers in the U.S. are required to ensure the seller is either a U.S. citizen or has a U.S. government-issued tax identification number? Otherwise, the buyer could …
Published by REALTOR.com | February 6, 2025 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has taken aim at squatters, calling for tougher laws to protect private property from unwelcome interlopers. In his annual State of the State address, the Republican leader said he planned to crack down on squatters because it was a pressing “public safety” issue. “Private …
Published by Think Realty | February 1, 2025 The right deed safeguards all parties and prevents future legal headaches. Real estate laws are designed to protect both buyers and sellers, and anyone who has been involved in a real estate transaction knows the process is very thorough. What everyone wants to know, however, is whether …
Published by REALTOR.com | February 6, 2025 Real estate bank wire transfer scams are on the rise, with $446 million in annual losses. Anew homeowner’s dream turned into a nightmare when a six-figure sum needed to close the real estate transaction went to a scammer instead. The district attorney in Wichita, KS, is still trying …
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Published by Forbes.com | September 20, 2024 Updating archaic mortgage laws has rarely been a priority for the justice system, however a new proposal might just bring about some long overdue change. Owners of commercial real estate and their mortgage lenders often agree to amend the terms of their loan, in minor and sometimes major …
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Published by FOX Business | September 10, 2024 FTC issues over $20M in refunds to victims who fell for home-flipping scams in recent months Whether it’s empty promises of lucrative pay days from flipping houses, fake property postings or deceptive mortgage relief schemes, real estate scams are on the rise, experts warn. The issue with …
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Published by FOX Business | May 31, 2024 Prominent business executives have warned that more New York enterprises and their leaders may fall victim to “no rule of law” in the wake of Donald Trump’s guilty verdict. Former President Trump was found guilty on all counts in his historic and unprecedented criminal trial, making him the …
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Published by Realtor Magazine | April 15, 2024 NAR, along with other housing groups who chimed in on the case, call the unanimous Supreme Court ruling a major win for property rights. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Friday that the government cannot demand hefty development fees from property owners in exchange for building …
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Published by FOX News | March 27, 2024 Under the new law, property owners can now call on the sheriff’s office to immediately remove squatters from their homes if the suspects are unable to produce documents authorizing their residency by the property owner. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed legislation into law that …
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Published by NBC News | March 15, 2024 Consumer advocates say the National Association of Realtors’ legal agreement, if approved, could save buyers and sellers thousands of dollars and lead many buyers to forgo agents entirely. The National Association of Realtors has agreed to a landmark settlement that would eliminate real estate brokers’ long-standing commissions, …
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