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     By:John Cutts

    New York Senator Jeff Klein has introduced legislation that would protect renters from being evicted immediately from foreclosed homes.


    In Category - Foreclosure
  • Some respite for Homeowners in Orlando, Florida

     By:Cassiano Travareli

    Home-owners involved in Orange County homes, Orlando foreclosure homes included, are to receive help in the form of free sessions that will guide troubled home-owners through possible options they might have in dealing with their respective situations.


    In Category - Foreclosure
  • Understanding the Changes to the Truth in Lending Act

     By:Liane Canonigo

    The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) dates back to 1968 and was put into place as a protection for consumers requiring full and clear disclosure of the terms related to credit transactions, most especially all costs involved. Mortgage brokers and loan officers who stay on top of regulations will be able to plan for these changes but it is important that you are aware of them as well, especially if you want to be sure everything with your home loan goes as seamlessly as possible.


    In Category - Real Estate Legal
  • The Role And Hiring Of Your Real Estate Attorney

     By:William King

    Real estate attorney can be a great help in transactions and agreements related to real estate. Some people overlook their importance. Doing this can expose them to legal complications and errors.


    In Category - Real Estate Legal
  • The Legal Side of Buying in Brazil

     By:Melissa Chappell

    Contracting the services of a qualified solicitor specializing in Brazilian real estate is a small price to pay, considering the substantial loses one stands to face from even the smallest oversight if carrying out the processes alone.


    In Category - Real Estate Legal
  • Local Housing Allowance System is urged to change

     By:kath wong

    The Conservative Government promised to reinstate the choices for tenants to pay their Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to their landlords directly or by themselves.


    In Category - Real Estate Legal
  • Impact of the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act

     By:Mary Deoquino

    When buying a new home or even when just thinking about it, you should arm yourself with as much information. Do a bit of research and you will surely get the best in the world of real estate.


    In Category - Real Estate Legal
  • Risks In Buying And Selling Of Property And Real Estate

     By:William King

    It is important that you select a property carefully before finalizing a deal and look beyond its accessibility and ambiance. Duly check all the legal details of the property and seek professional help of an attorney if required. Let’s evaluate some of the parameters of legal verification of a property in this article.


    In Category - Real Estate Investment
  • How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Buying Property Overseas

     By:George Sell

    Buying a property overseas can be a stressful and unpredictable experience, but if you avoid the most common mistakes it will be a whole lot smoother. Here are some top tips from a panel of experts.


    In Category - Home Buying
  • The Importance of Understanding the Fair Housing Act

     By:Alvin Smith

    The Fair Housing Act was created with the intention of improving the housing opportunities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in all housing transaction including rentals or financing.


    In Category - Real Estate Legal
  • Advice for Selling Homes without a Realtor

     By:Sonia Smith

    Selling a home without a realtor allows a homeowner to pocket the amount that otherwise should be paid for the commission.


    In Category - Home Selling
  • Fair Housing Act

     By:Fredrica Smith

    The Fair Housing Act is a significant law that paved way for change. This was a law passed in 1965 and was amended in 1968. The law stipulates that it is illegal to deny anyone sell or rent because of his national origin, race, sex, handicap, religious beliefs and the like. The law aims to eradicate unlawful practices pertaining to the real estate industry. The Department of Housing and Urban Development was tasked to enforce the said act. In order to address the issues, regulations as well as investigations were established to identify parties involved in the discriminatory practices.


    In Category - Real Estate Legal
  • Homeowners Should Not Consider Foreclosure as the End

     By:Leticia Carvalho

    Homeowners facing foreclosure are advised not to give up since there are actually effective ways to avoid this unfortunate situation.


    In Category - Foreclosure
  • Need to Change the Foreclosure System

     By:Purandar Amin

    How do you measure success or failures of modification plans? Is it by the cost of dollar to American tax payer? Or by saving 25% of the neighborhoods? Is it by saving in social service cost of homelessness or by saving 25% of banks? Of course I am assuming many banks and neighborhoods may have gone down without the program. Cumulative effect on the economy could have been worsened. Had my crazy American solution been adopted, the result could have been much better. How do you spread the cost over such a wide variety of factors?


    In Category - Foreclosure
  • FCRA- A Must Know

     By:Mary Deoquino

    The Fair Credit Act (FRCA) is an important U.S Federal law that regulates the gathering, sharing and the use of information about consumer’s credit.


    In Category - Real Estate Legal
  • Obama Urged By Commission to Stop Foreclosures

     By:Cassiano Travareli

    Newly-elected president Barack Obama is being impelled to impose stronger home laws to make certain that foreclosures do not blow out of proportion and hit poor people.


    In Category - Foreclosure


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