Introduction. The seller’s property disclosure form is second only to the home inspection report in giving buyers important information about the condition of the home they
Background. The Fair Housing Act (“FHA” or “Act”) was passed in 1968, and has been an important fixture in the law ever since. Essentially, its
HyperLinx has been on the prowl, assembling tasty tidbits of recent real estate news stories. Enjoy! 1. Residential Market Analysis, by Clancy Terry[1], Center for
The RMLS™ stats for May, 2105 are in. If you’re a seller it’s great news. If you’re a buyer, it means you’ll need equal doses
August 1, 2015 is Showtime! That’s the date that the TILA/RESPA integrated disclosures rules known as “TRID” (hereinafter, the Rules.”) go into effect, compliments of
August 1, 2015 is showtime! That’s the date that the TILA/RESPA integrated disclosures rules (“Rules”) go into effect, compliments of the ubiquitous Consumer Financial Protection
I have been critical of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) for many things, but providing good easy-to-understand information is not one of them. The
Generally. The term “dual agency” has multiple applications. Technically, in Oregon, at least, the term is not defined by statute. This is not to say
A One-Party Listing Agreement obligates the seller to pay a broker’s commission only if he/she sells the home to a buyer who has been brought
Megan’s Law. Megan’s Law was enacted in 1996 after seven-year-old Megan Kanka was raped and murdered by a sexual predator. It requires the registration of
