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At each real estate downturn, one believes that in many ways, banks should learn their lessons and stop with underwriting guidelines that are too relax. Yet, as things improve, they go right back to making loans they should not make, and seem to always come up with new products which in … (1 comments)
This just in by Cecilia Kang, Washington Post Staff Writer, on Saturday, July 19, 2008; Page D01 ---
Today I read where RI governor signed a bill for more disclosures about reverse mortgages last Friday. Don't get me wrong, if you have read my blog, I am all for the disclosures, in fact I may be in the minority that LIKES them, likes reverse mortgages, and think the disclosures should stay! However, … (0 comments)
New Hampshire is getting ready to make some major changes to the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (CSPA). These new changes which are supposed to go into effect July 1, 2008 will have a significant impact on waterfront properties. The new regulations will severely limit what you can do to landscape and … (1 comments)
The concept of Agency spans far beyond the scope of real estate sales. This area of law is very interesting and detailed in scope. Most people recognize the Agency relationship in a couple of common areas: Listing Agreements and Buyer Agreements. These formalized documents serve a great purpose in establishing a … (0 comments)
I have a rule of thumb: avoid any process that involves a loop hole in regulatory matters.
It makes a difference to your business! And in your home values & pocketbooks!
The state of Montana is known as Big Sky Country, the Treasure State and "The Last Best Place" To many, it's also the last vestige of America's wild frontier. The distinctive qualities of this state are not limited to its physical landscape, however. Stuart and Sally are well aware that Montana … (0 comments)
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Global Warming Replaces 9/11 As Govt's Justification To Do Anything
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published (5/31/08) in the Federal Register a Final Rule: "Definitions and Implementation Under CAN-SPAM Act."The rule becomes effective on July 7, 2008 and provides definitions, modifications and clarifications to the "Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003" (CAN-SPAM). [See also … (0 comments)
Clearing vegatation along Maine's waterways..what are the do's and don't's?
This is an email that has been posted in the LTB forum and is very appropriate for the Activerain community... Please read and I urge you to follow the link and submit your opposition to this potential legislation...The reason for this memo, a regulatory call to action, deals with a nearly … (1 comments)
Changes in Georgia waste water regulations have created a problem for some lot and land owners in North Georgia and other parts of the state . . . platted lots previously approved for development may no longer be suitable for building.Here in Pickens County, GA, the neighborhood in which I most frequently encounter this issue … (0 comments)
Our local city council has decided to instigate developmental controls in their ETJ (extra territorial jurisdiction). Some of the se controls are probably a good idea, but one that sends shivers of fear down my spine is the possibility of a minimum lot size in the ETJ of not less than … (1 comments)
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley announced emergency regulations requiring loan service companies to tell the state when residents are in danger of losing their homes so the government can offer preemptive help.
Montana is renowned not just for its "blue ribbon" fishing, but for our entire outdoor experience. In Montana, you can fish year-round, but there are seasonal regulations and water conditions that affect fishing. In general, lakes and larger rivers are open to fishing all year, while smaller tributaries are closed in … (0 comments)
It has gone to the attorney, hopefully the problem can be resolved. Attorney's opinion at first blush - is the investors should win against the other building owner, if not the next step would be to go after the city for not enforcing code and fire regulations. 
I did an appraisal recently on a new build in a new subdivision. The buyers (one R/E Agent and one L.O.) that I have received business from (sporaticly) over the past 2 years, had the LO's company order an appraisal on the house they were buying. Rush order, needed to close … (37 comments)
I was just responding to a comment posted in the "Is this a typical loan scenario" blog. After reading this blog and the comments for the past several days, I realized that the tone was changing. Amidst my response, I realized an idea that I personally thought deserves a blog of … (12 comments)
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In Arizona, there are several Home Owners Associations that won't allow "For Sale" signs to be displayed in front of a home. I recently ran into this problem on one of my short sale listings when my client was notified he would be fined if my sign weren't removed. As per … (6 comments)
Today I was doing a Google search to see if any of my listings would pop up. While I was doing this, an ad from a local competitor came up. I know him a little and he seems like a good and honest person. However, at the top and at the … (68 comments)
I just heard part of a news report saying that the City of Bellevue is considering residential building ordinances that will limit what property owners can do on their own property. Among the possibilities: homes sq ft will be based on lot sq footage (tighter restrictions?), and not allowing one house … (0 comments)
Anyone know anything new on this? Love to have thoughts, but curious as to what the latest news is on this. This is something that has been put forth as something to stop "Predatory Lending", but has been stricken earlier because of its discriminatory application. Further, this bill restrains freedom of … (3 comments)
