Under Risk Rating 2.0, how does FEMA determine an individual property’s insurance cost? FEMA says it can’t share data, so a Louisiana parish sued to find out.
Dear Shannon: NAR amended Standard of Practice 3-9, and I’m sure it was important to change “listing broker” references to “seller.” But what does that mean? May Realtors directly contact a seller for showing instructions now?
Higher mortgage rates, changing markets and weaker demand? It’s not whether or not you’ll have tough RE conversations – it’s how you handle it when they arise.
The planning process starts with questions. HUD notes that things like technology have changed, and it will update regulations after a public comment period.
How does a homeowners’ association rider differ from a condominium rider? How is it similar? This month’s focus is on the similarities between the two. Next month we’ll focus on the differences.
Under just-passed Fla. tort reform, multifamily operators can limit their liability for injuries on their property. If they follow a specific roster of security guidelines, they can attain a “presumption against negligence.”
A Bradenton homeowner fixed problems nine years ago after a city code violation, but a surprise lawsuit for $75K arrived last Aug. demanding money.
Sales surpassed economists’ expectations. Builders say decreasing mortgage rates and the existing-home market’s lack of inventory probably pushed sales higher.
Overall consumer confidence fell to 101.3 from March’s 104.0, dragged down by a drop in future expectations. The measure of current attitudes rose 2.2 points.
HUD will propose clearer rules shortly. Once finalized, they’ll help the RE industry comply with the Fair Housing Act and be the standard for gov’t-assisted housing.
