Ever been overwhelmed at all the laws, rules, and regulations affecting what might otherwise be a simple residential real estate transaction? Ever wished there was
An unintended consequence of the federal government’s effort to control every aspect of finance following Wall Street’s excesses, circa 2005 – 2007, has been that
A contingency [sometimes referred to as a “condition” is usually an event, the occurrence or nonoccurrence of which can determine whether the transaction will continue
Generally. In the most general terms, the sale agreement usually describes the price and terms of the transaction, any conditions or contingencies agreed upon by
The laws against discrimination have been in existence ever since the Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) was passed
If inhaled or swallowed, lead can be very toxic, especially to small children. If ingested, it accumulates in the body’s bones and other tissues and
The governing statutes are ORS 105.462 to 105.490. ORS 105.464 sets forth a form of disclosure statement that, subject to limited exceptions, all sellers of
If you have never been involved in a boundary dispute you’ve been fortunate. Over the years, I’ve seen many, and the take-away is this: The
In a important decision on the future role of MERS in Oregon’s non-judicial foreclosure process, the Oregon Supreme Court answered four certified questions that had
Introduction. In January of this year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), issued what turns out to be a not-so-final rule[1] regarding the ability to repay (“ATR”)
