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How Do I Obtain a Real Estate Lien

FDIC Gov Article, Feb 02, 2005 Explanation Of How To Obtain a Real Estate

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Real Estate Reality Shows Reflective of the Bust

August 27, 2009

Several networks, including HGTV and Bravo created real estate reality shows before the real estate bubble burst, which they have now had either to cancel or postpone until the market turns...

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NYC Real Estate Agents Struggle with Bedbug Infestation

August 20, 2009

According to city officials, a number of bedbug infestations have sprung up across New York City in recent years. The tiny mites inhabit beds and other furniture, where they lay in wait...

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States Create Laws to Prevent Pressuring Real Estate Appraisal Firms

August 13, 2009

During the heights of the last real estate boom, appraisal firms were often pressured by small mortgage companies to line up a property’s value with it listing price- to ensure a sale. However, now...

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Farm Real Estate Values Fall

August 6, 2009

According to the most recent numbers, the value of farm real estate, along with private homes and commercial real estate has dropped dramatically. The national average...

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WSJ Offers Tips to Sell Homes This Summer

July 30, 2009

In the current economic climate, many people are not interested in buying new homes. This is leaving many individuals and families in trouble as they look to get rid of their old houses...

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Staten Islanders Receive Freeze of Real Estate Taxes

July 23, 2009

The governor of New York, David Paterson, just signed a bill that will freeze all real estate taxes on Staten Island for a year. The legislation was proposed by Staten Island...

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Enthusiasm for Commercial Real Estate Increases

July 16, 2009

This month, a government program, which is aimed at jumpstarting the commercial real estate market, received a greater deal of interest and enthusiasm from investors around the...

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Thirteen Real Estate Professionals Indicted for Charges of Enterprise Corruption

July 10, 2009

Recently, the Manhattan district attorney announced that 13 people would be...

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Google Adds Real Estate Tool

July 8, 2009

The popular search engine Google recently launched a new program, which allows...

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Investors Show No Interest in Commercial Real Estate Loans

June 19, 2009

In an attempt to boost the economy, the federal government created a plan that would...

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How to Pick a Realtor

June 16, 2009

Buying or selling a home may seem to be a rather intimidating task. However a realtor...

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New York City Tries to Sell Cemetery

May 21, 2009

According to a recent article in the New York Times, the city of New York has been trying for the past 25 years to sell one particular piece of property- the Canarsie Cemetery in Brooklyn...

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Florida Makes it Easier for Developers to Keep Developing

May 14, 2009

Many Florida residents are concerned about legislation, which will make it easier for developers in the state to build new properties. With more than 300,000 residential units sitting empty...

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Mortgage Reform Bill Considered by the House Committee

May 7, 2009

The United States House Committee recently approved, in a vote of 49-21, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009. This bill is an enhanced version of that which was...

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Real Estate Crisis Hits American Malls

April 23, 2009

The global credit crisis has begun to hit home for many thousands of American consumers. The most recent failing has been the nation’s malls and shopping centers...

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Offices in San Francisco May Become Available

April 16,2009

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the latest sector of the business world to be hit by the banking and economic crisis is the office buildings. Many owners of small commercial buildings have begun...

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Homeowners Losing Deposit Money and Hopes of Home Ownership amidst Credit Crisis

March 30, 2009

In some developments across the country, potential homeowners are facing losing hundreds of thousands of dollars made in deposit payments to developers in light in the recent credit crisis...

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Real Estate Attorney’s Alleged Fraudulent Activity Causes Collapse of Bank

March 24, 2009 In Charlotte, the District Court in Charlotte began hearing testimony in the case of Victoria Sprouse, 39, who stands accused of a litany of charges relating to fraudulent loans and real estate closing practices...

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US mortgage applications up as refinancing jumps

Staff Writer, Feb 09, 2009 A breath of fresh air into the economy, maybe a revitalizing wind to stimulate our

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California Real Estate Drop

Staff Writter, Jan 19, 2009 Though home sales rose at the end of 2008, median house prices in several California markets continue to

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US Home Construction Sinks to New Record Low

Staff Writter, Dec 15, 2008 Although the us new construction housing scenario is bleak right now, we can expect it to bounce back like it always

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HUD Announces $2.4 Billion Available Through 38 Grant Programs

Housing and Urban Development, Mar 14, 2007 The Department of Housing and Urban Development published HUDs Fiscal Year

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Hud Housing Authority In Chicago

hud.gov, Jun 29, 2006 The Chicago Housing Authority will save an estimated $70

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Two Central Illinois Men Plead Guilty to Mortgage Loan Scheme: Why It Is Important To Choose The Right Illinois Real Estate Attorney

IL Gov Article, Feb 07, 2005 Example Of Problems That Can Arise Without a Good Illinois Real Estate

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The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 Will Help In Todays Society

USDA Gov Article, Feb 08, 2005 Explanation Of What The Taxpayer Relief Act Of 1997

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Georgia Real Estate Laws: Why You May Need a Georgia Real Estate Lawyer

Federal Gov Article, Feb 07, 2005 Explanation Of Why You Might Need a Georgia Real Estate

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Zoning And Permits Are Required

VA Gov Article, Feb 07, 2005 Defining What Zoning And Permits Are And When They Are

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When Is Construction Considered a Zoning And Permit Violation

TN Gov Article, Feb 07, 2005 Article About Zoning And Permit

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What Do Real Estate Contract Laws Consist Of

MA Gov Article, Feb 07, 2005 Explanation Of Real Estate

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Residential Property Laws: What They Mean To You The Buyer

Federal Gov Article, Feb 07, 2005 Description Of Residential Property

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Broken Promises: Promissory Note Fraud, and Promissory law

SEC Gov Article, Feb 07, 2005 A promissory note is a form of debt ? similar to a loan or an IOU ? that a company may issue to raise

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Home Title Insurance What You Should and Shouldnt Do

HUD Gov Article, Feb 07, 2005 What You Should Do Regarding Your Home Title

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What Is a Dual Agency And Where Does a Dual Agent Fit In

MO Gov Article, Feb 03, 2005 Explanation Of What a Dual Agency

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What Do Real Estate Easements Affect

Free Advice WebSite, Feb 04, 2005 Explanation Of What a Real Estate Easement

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What Secures Your Investment, And What Is Deed Of Trust Law

CA Gov Article, Feb 02, 2005 Help In Determining When Your Investment Is

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Property Easement Law Policies

MA Gov Article, Feb 02, 2005 Property Easement Law Policies In

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What Mortgage Tax Laws Mean To You As a Homeowner

CBO Gov Article, Feb 01, 2005 Description Of Federal Mortgage Tax

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Using a Mortgage Broker: Making The Right Choice

CA Gov Article, Jan 31, 2005 Helpful Information In Understaning What a Mortgage Broker

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Illegal Actions of a Landlord: Is Landlord Tenant Court Needed

ATG Gov Article, Feb 01, 2005 Help In Determining Wether Or Not Landlord Tenant Court Is

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How Are Real Estate Surveys Issued

MI Gov Article, Jan 31, 2005 Explanation Of How Real Estate Surveys Are

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Mortgage Broker Laws Defined

DFI Gov Article, Jan 31, 2005 Listing of Mortgage Broker

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If the Rental Needs Repairs Does Landlord Tenant Code Apply

ATG Gov Article, Jan 28, 2005 Layout Of The Landlord Tenant

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The Three Phases In Property Survey Law

Federal Gov Article, Jan 30, 2005 List Of Phases In Property Survey

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What Do Real Estate Agent Brokers Do For You

Federal Gov Article, Jan 27, 2005 Explanation Of What Real Estate Agent Brokers Do To Benefit

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Types Of Homeowners Insurance Laws And Policies

Federal Gov Article, Jan 17, 2005 Description Of Certain Homeowners Insurance Laws And

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Court Upholds $500,000 Penalty Against Mortgage Broker For Mortgage Law Violation

ATG Gov Article, Jan 27, 2005 The State Court of Appeals this week upheld a $500,000 penalty imposed in 1995 on a former Bellevue mortgage

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I Am interested In Refinancing My House

VBA Gov Article, Jan 16, 2005 Help In Making The Right Decisions When Choosing To Refinance Your

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Homeowners Can Put Money In Piggy Banks By Refinancing

Staff Writer, Dec 18, 2008 When the mortgage rates began to hit rock bottom levels for the first time in almost a year, the opportunity was seized by many to shave significant sums off of

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FTC Acts Against Two Family-Owned Mortgage Foreclosure ‘Rescue’ Operations

ftc.gov, Sep 23, 2008 The Federal Trade Commission has charged a Florida couple with violating federal law by deceiving consumers into believing that their homes could be saved from

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Lower Prices Bring Ray Of Sunshine To Shoppers

Staff Writter, Dec 08, 2008 The good news is that prices have dropped at the pump so you’re not paying an arm and a leg to fill up your gas tank. And recently lower prices for shoppers have

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FDIC Report Highlights Suggestions for Expanding Mortgage Loans to Low- and Moderate-Income Households

fdic.gov, Sep 08, 2008 The FDIC today issued a report on ways mortgage lenders can responsibly and profitably expand the availability of home loans to low- and

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Bear Stearns and EMC Mortgage to Pay $28 Million to Settle FTC Charges of Unlawful Mortgage Servicing

ftc.gov, Sep 15, 2008 The Bear Stearns Companies LLC and its subsidiary EMC Mortgage Corporation, have agreed to pay $28 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they

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FDIC Implements Loan Modification Program for Distressed IndyMac Mortgage Loans

fdic.gov, Aug 25, 2008 FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair today announced that IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB will implement a new program to systematically modify troubled

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Fannie Mae to Increase Cash Incentives Paid to Servicers to Avoid Foreclosure

fanniemae.com, Sep 02, 2008 As part of its ongoing efforts to support borrowers facing foreclosure and promote responsible servicing practices, Fannie Mae (FNM/NYSE) announced today that it will

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FHA has helped 300,000 families find relief with Government-Backed Mortgages

hud.gov, Aug 12, 2008 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced that 300,000 families have refinanced their mortgages with HUD's

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Housing Act Aims to Encourage Energy Efficient Mortgages

energy.gov, Aug 20, 2008 President Bush signed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 into law on July 30, and while the act is focused primarily on addressing the mortgage crisis in the

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HUD announces disaster assistance for South Texas Hurricane Victims

hud.gov, Aug 04, 2008 U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to three hurricane-ravaged counties in South

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Small Loans and Product Enhancements Fuel Fannie Mae's Investment of $20 Billion in Multifamily Housing During the First Half of 2008

fanniemae.com, Jul 29, 2008 Fannie Mae today announced that its DUS lenders delivered $18.2 billion of the company's total investment in multifamily rental housing, representing the

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Virginia Woman Indicted in $132 Million Scheme to Defraud Clients of Funds Allegedly Held in Trust

usdoj.gov, Jul 14, 2008 Lara Coleman, 40, of Richmond, Va., was charged in a superseding indictment with conspiracy, fraud and money laundering charges, Acting Assistant Attorney General

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FDIC Establishes IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB as Successor to IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., Pasadena, California

fdic.gov, Jul 15, 2008 IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., Pasadena, CA, was closed today by the Office of Thrift

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Bush Administration Implements Expansion of FHASecure Mortgage Assistance for Struggling Homeowners

hud.gov, Jul 23, 2008 The Bush Administration today implemented an expansion of its flagship mortgage insurance program to assist more

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Transparency in the Structured Finance Market; Risks, Fallout from Nontraditional Mortgages are Focus of FDIC's Supervisory Insights

fdic.gov, Jun 30, 2008 The current turmoil in the financial markets, the housing market downturn and other credit quality issues have intensified the challenges now confronting regulators and

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Expanding Responsible Mortgage Credit Availability to Lower-Income Households to Be Focus of Two FDIC-Sponsored Events

fdic.gov, Jul 08, 2008 Strategies for promoting responsible and sustainable mortgage lending to low- and moderate-income (LMI) families will be the focus of the FDIC-sponsored Forum on

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FDIC to Sponsor Forum on Mortgage Lending for Low- and Moderate-Income Households

fdic.gov, Jun 04, 2008 The FDIC today announced that it will sponsor a Forum on Mortgage Lending for Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) Households on July 8,

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Bush Adminsitration continues to help families stay in their homes during National Homeownership Month

hud.gov, Jun 16, 2008 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today launched a month-long campaign to continue helping families avoid

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Bush Adminsitration to expand mortgage help for struggling families

hud.gov, Apr 15, 2008 The Bush Administration today announced additional mortgage assistance for subprime borrowers who are at risk of

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Bernardi highlights Bush Administration's solutions to save homeowners from foreclosure

hud.gov, May 01, 2008 The Bush Administration has put in place responsible solutions to help American families stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure, U.S. Department of Housing and

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Bush Administration's FHASECURE refinances 200,000th mortgages for American Families

hud.gov, May 20, 2008 U.S. Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Roy A. Bernardi today announced the Bush Administration's FHASecure product has helped 200,000 homeowners

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FHA Reaching Out To 850,000 At-Risk

HUD, Feb 20, 2008 HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is mailing hundreds of thousands of letters to

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Hud Charges Chicago Landlord With Violating Fair Housing Act

HUD, Mar 11, 2008 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged Cesar A.

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HUD Settles Discrimination Complaint Against Las Vegas Landlord

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Jan 16, 2008 Owners of Nevada apartment complex to pay families with

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Dora's Division of Real Estate Stops Felon From Brokering Mortgage Loans to Unsuspecting Colorado CItizens

dora.state.co.us, Feb 11, 2008 The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) announced today that the Division of Real Estate issued its first formal actions against mortgage brokers accused of

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Nationstar Agrees to $105,000 Settlement

Kentucky.gov, Jan 10, 2008 The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions announced it has reached a settlement agreement with Nationstar Mortgage

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Remarks by Under Secretary Robert K. Steel to the NYC Subprime Lending and Foreclosure Summit

U.S. Department of Treasury, Dec 17, 2007 The strong American tradition of private ownership did not happen by accident; instead it has been fostered over many many

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Comptroller Dugan Urges Stronger Risk Management For Commercial Real Estate Loans, And Discusses Money Laundering Supervision

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Nov 28, 2007 Pointing to potential stresses ahead in commercial real estate

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Attorney General Settles with Kirkland-Based Real Estate Lead Company

Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Dec 03, 2007 The company didnt admit any wrongdoing but agreed to comply with injunctive provisions concerning its business

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HUD and Miami-Dade County Settle Lawsuit

HUD, Oct 26, 2007 HUD takes possession of housing agency and appoints senior public housing specialist to manage

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Gov. Blagojevich Provides Expanded, Permanent Property Tax Relief to Benefit 76% of Cook County Homeowners

Illinois.gov, Oct 30, 2007 Governor uses amendatory veto to permanently extend and expand the seven percent

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Attorney General Corbett Announces Lawsuit in Pittsburgh Area Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud Case

PA Attorney General, Nov 19, 2007 Accused of orchestrating a multimillion dollar mortgage and real estate scheme in Allegheny Beaver and Butler

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Ginnie Mae Increases Homeownership Opportunities for Veterans

The Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Oct 10, 2007 Ginnie Mae Eliminates home loan limits for Americans who have

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Bush Administration Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives Helping Families Keep Their Homes

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Oct 18, 2007 HUD Secretary highlights FHASecure, Housing Counseling grants, HOPE NOW alliance and other key proposals during MBA Convention

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FTC Warns Mortgage Advertisers and Media That Ads May Be Deceptive

FTC, Sep 26, 2007 Many mortgage advertisers are making potentially deceptive claims about incredibly low rates and payments, without telling consumers the whole

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Bush Administration Announces 44 Million in Housing Counseling Grants to Nearly 400 Agencies

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Oct 05, 2007 National and regional agencies distribute much of HUD's housing counseling grant funding to community-based grassroots

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Agencies Seek Comment on Subprime Mortgage Lending Statement

Federal Reserve, Sep 12, 2007 federal financial regulatory agencies issued for comment a proposed Statement on Subprime Mortgage Lending to address certain risks and emerging

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Statement From HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson On House Passage of FHA Modernization Legislation

HUD, Sep 19, 2007 Today's vote in the House brings us one step closer to getting a comprehensive FHA Modernization bill to the President's

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Federal Regulators Encourage Institutions to Work with Mortgage Borrowers Who Are Unable to Make Their Payments

Federal Reserve, Aug 29, 2007 agencies want to remind their institutions that existing regulatory guidance and accounting standards do not require immediate foreclosure on homes when

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Bush Administration To Help Nearly One-Quarter of a Million Homeowners Refinance

HUD, Sep 05, 2007 FHA has recently experienced a substantial increase in the number of conventional borrowers refinancing into FHA

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HUD Rolls Out Green Initiative For Some Properties

HUD, Aug 15, 2007 Section 8 properties to rehabilitate and operate their

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FTC, Subprime Mortgage Servicer Agree to Modified Settlement

FTC, Aug 22, 2007 Federal Trade Commission announced that it has reached an agreement with a major subprime mortgage servicer to modify certain terms of a 2003 court

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HUD Charges Kansas City Property Managers With The Fair Housing Act

HUD, Jul 26, 2007 Management accused of terminating employee because she informed tenants about their fair housing

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Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Support Bill To Provide a Safe Alternative To High Cost Subprime Mortgages

HUD, Aug 01, 2007 Minorities, first-time homebuyers and families in high-cost areas strongly support FHA

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Know Your Type of Mortgage

FTC, Aug 08, 2007 Many ARMs carry prepayment penalties that force borrowers to come up with thousands of dollars if they decide to refinance within the first few years of the

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Reliable Government Approved Housing Counsling Services Avalable

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Jul 11, 2007 HUD Summit reveals half of homeowners facing foreclosure are afraid to contact lender or bank, but not counseling agencies, for

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Seniors Could Access Reverse Mortgage Under FHA Reform

HUD, Jul 18, 2007 Two million older Americans could tap into the equity they have built up in their homes by obtaining reverse mortgages if Congress passes

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HUD Sues Property ID Corp & 4 Real Estate Brokerages in Kickback Scheme

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Jun 28, 2007 Federal lawsuit seeks permanent injunction and return of illegitimate

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Long Term Mortgage Rates Drift Lower for Third Consecutive Week

Freddie Mac, Jul 05, 2007 Short Term Rates Mixed This

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The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Overview

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Jun 13, 2007 RESPA covers loans secured with a mortgage placed on a one-to-four family residential

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Agencies Make Recommendations to Maintain Competition and Protect Consumers

Federal Trade Commission, Jun 20, 2007 The FTC and industry regulators should promote consumer understanding of marketplace

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Sale of Residence - Real Estate Tax Tips

Internal Revenue Service, May 23, 2007 You may be able to exclude your gain from the sale of a home that you have used for business or to produce rental

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Ginnie Mae Commends New FHA HECM Loan Performance Study

Ginnie Mae, May 30, 2007 The newly released study comes as Ginnie Mae prepares its first HECM Mortgage-Backed Security (HMBS) for

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HUD Announces $100k Settlement of Fair Lending Complaint Against First Indiana Bank NA

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Jun 06, 2007 Indiana-based bank allegedly refused to make loans on row houses in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington,

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Cash Out Refinance Shares Steady in First Quarter

Freddie Mac, May 02, 2007 Dollar Volume of Equity Cashed-Out Totals $70.5

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Housing production and home sales should begin to improve later this year.

National Association of Home Builders, May 16, 2007 There still are tremendous uncertainties regarding our baseline forecast going

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AG eyes on New Century Oversight of Foreclosures to Weed Out Predatory Lending Violations

Office of the Attorney General, state of Ohio, Apr 16, 2007 New Century Financial Corp and AG Agree on Stipulated Preliminary

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Housing Boston 2012 Conference

Freddie Mac, May 01, 2007 The housing finance system has done a great deal for homeownership in this

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HUD Preserves Affordable Housing in New York by Denying Sale of Starrett City

Federal Government, Mar 21, 2007 Secretary Alphonso Jackson denied Clipper Equity, L.P.'s request to purchase the Starrett City housing development in Brooklyn, New

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Don't Fall Prey to Predatory Lending

California Dept. of Real Estate, Apr 02, 2007 Predatory loans carry high up-front fees that can decreas the homeowner?s

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Blagojevich Administration Crackdowns on Unlawful Mortgage Brokerage Firms.

Illinoise Government News Network, Apr 09, 2007 Unannounced Inspections Net Over 190 Thousand Dollars In

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HUD Translates Housing Forms To Assist Landloards and Managers

HUD, Mar 07, 2007 Guidance in the Federal Register to assist housing providers in ensuring that people with limited English proficiency have an understanding of housing

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HUD Announces $2.4 Billion Available Through 38 Grant Programs

Housing and Urban Development, Mar 14, 2007 The Department of Housing and Urban Development published HUDs Fiscal Year

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FTC Approves Final Consent Orders in Real Estate Competition Matters

Federal Trade Commission, Feb 28, 2007 FTC consent order regarding the proposed acquisition of BOC by

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Bankruptcy Petitioner is Sentenced to 16 Months for Concealing Real Estate Assets

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Feb 21, 2007 Man pleads guilty to six counts of bankruptcy fraud in Providence,

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Miami Couple Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Mortgage Fraud

US Department of Justice, Feb 14, 2007 Ordered to pay $4,457,032.20 in

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Former IPD Officer and Two Men to Be Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Schemes

US Department of Justice, Jan 31, 2007 Sentenced to 57 months? imprisonment, 5 years supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution of approximately 1.1 million

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Mortgage Agent and Real Estate Purchaser Pled Guilty to Mortgage Loan Pay-out Scheme

US Department of Justice, Feb 07, 2007 Face a maximum potential penalty of twenty years in prison and a $250,000 fine for wire

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Unlicensed Real Estate “Appraiser” Sentenced for Role in Fraud Scheme

US Department of Justice, Jan 17, 2007 In addition to the prison sentence, Judge Kessler ordered that the defendant pay restitution in the amount of

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Broward County Couple Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Scheme

US Department of Justice, Jan 24, 2007 Sentenced Friday, January 19, 2007, following their guilty pleas to a wide-ranging identity theft, mortgage fraud and real property theft

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Samoa Deports Fugitive Wanted in United States in Real Estate Mortgage Fraud Scam

US Department of Justice, Dec 27, 2006 Faces a maximum possible sentence of 265 years in federal

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Jury Finds Dallas Escrow Officer Guilty of Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud

US Department of Justice, Jan 04, 2007 Siebert faces a maximum statutory sentence of 160 years imprisonment and a $3.25 million

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Concord Man Charged in $13 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme

US Department of Justice, Jan 10, 2007 Defendant is a fugitive and should be considered armed and

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Convictions in Manufactured Home Loan Fraud Investigation

US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dec 20, 2006 Both pled guilty to conspiracy to committ mortgage loan

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Former President and CEO of Modesto Real Estate Brokerage Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

Department of Justice, Dec 12, 2006 Pleaded guilty to 122 charges of fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to defraud homeowners and lenders of millions of dollars in

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Comptroller Dugan Issues Statement Regarding Real Estate Rulings

OCC, Nov 27, 2006 Fundamental misunderstanding about the effect of three recent OCC interpretive letters dealing with the ability of banks to hold real

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Madigan Sues Meditation and Acupuncture Teacher Accused of Defrauding His Students in a Real Estate Investment Scheme

IL Attorney General, Dec 05, 2006 Man apparently deceived his followers into purchasing stock and investing in a real estate

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FTC Charges Real Estate Groups With Anticompetitive Conduct

FTC, Nov 13, 2006 The Federal Trade Commission charged two real estate groups operating multiple listing services in the Detroit Michigan area with illegally restraining

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Massachusetts Landlord Charged With Violating The Fair Housing Act

HUD, Nov 20, 2006 James Quill violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing to rent an apartment to a man because the man is African American and has physical

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Federal Financial Regulatory Issue Final Guidance On Nontraditional Mortgages

Federal Reserve Board, Oct 30, 2006 The federal financial regulatory agencies issued final guidance to address the risks posed by residential mortgage products that allow borrowers to defer

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In New Jersey, Cooperative Corporation And Its Owners Charged With Violating The Fair Housing Act

HUD, Nov 06, 2006 Violating the Fair Housing Act for refusing to give a disabled man a handicapped parking

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Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Affordable Housing Goals And Subgoals

HUD, Oct 17, 2006 Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced its official 2005 housing goals and subgoals performance figures for Fannie Mae and Freddie

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HUD Reaches $500,000 Settlement With Mortgage Company

HUD, Oct 23, 2006 National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) alleging that SouthStar Funding LLC discriminated against African Americans and Hispanics by refusing to make

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In Baltimore, HUD Reaches Settlement With Mortgage Company

HUD, Oct 10, 2006 The Department of Housing and Urban Development investigated the complaint and, as required by the Fair Housing

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Proposed Modernization Of Federal Housing Administration

HUD - Press Release, Sep 26, 2006 Effort to increase homeownership opportunity for many Americans, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced far reaching proposal to modernize the

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Trust Deed Investments: What You Should Know

Department of Real Estate, Oct 03, 2006 In a deed of trust, the borrower (trustor) transfers the Property, in trust, to an independent third party (trustee) who holds conditional title on behalf of the

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New Loan Program Helps Native American Family Purchase A Home

Press Release, Sep 12, 2006 The expansion of the Section 184 Program will help encourage more Native Americans to pursue the dream of ownership in a community of their

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Homeowner Insurance Tips

FCIC, Sep 19, 2006 You may be able to save hundreds of dollars a year on homeowners insurance by shopping around for

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Governor Perry Creates Texas Task Force On Appraisal Reform

Press Release, Aug 29, 2006 Recommendations on how to address Texans' continuing concerns over skyrocketing property

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HUD Charges Illinois Landlord With Violating Fair Housing Act

HUD - Press Release, Sep 05, 2006 The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate against persons because of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or familial

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Homeowners Get More Protections Under New Law

Press Release, Aug 15, 2006 Many families have fallen on hard times and the loss of the home due to an unexpected event such as a family illness or

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Chicago Property Owners Charged With Violating Fair Housing Act

HUD - Press Release, Aug 22, 2006 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that it has charged Draper and Kramer, Inc., with violating the Fair Housing

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FTC Charges Austin Board Of Realtors With Illegally Restraining Competition

Press Release, Aug 01, 2006 Federal Trade Commission charged the Austin Board of Realtors with violating the antitrust laws by effectively preventing consumers with real estate listing

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FHA Mortgage Products Highlighted At HUD Homeownership Fair

HUD - Press Release, Aug 08, 2006 Attendees gained insight into the homebuying market through many different resources, including workshops such as 'The ABCs of Home

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FDIC Government Reports On Housing Market Slowdown

FDIC Report, Jul 18, 2006 It appears that housing will probably not be a leading sector for the U.S. economy in the second half of the

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Thousands Of Families Use HUD Housing Vouchers To Buy Homes

HUD - Press Release, Jul 25, 2006 Families have become homeowners thanks to an innovative voucher homeownership program instituted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

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New York's Lien Sale Program For At Risk Properties

nyc.gov, May 01, 2006 If you do not resolve this matter by May 19th, a lien will be sold on your

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California Eminent Domain Law

republican.sen.ca.gov, May 26, 2006 The Homeowners & Property Protection

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Massachusetts Real Estate Appraisers

mass.gov, Mar 30, 2006 The Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers licenses qualified professional appraisers in compliance with the mandates of Title

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California Real Estate Property Transfer Disclosure

dre.ca.gov, Apr 14, 2006 The commissioner may, upon his or her own motion, and shall upon receiving a verified complaint in writing from any person, investigate an alleged

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The Market Of Real Estate In Fairfax Virginia

Fairfax County Virginia, Mar 08, 2006 While there is always some seasonal fluctuation, the trend could indicate that the pace of market acceleration may be cooling

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Real Estate Agents In Ohio Be Required To Provide Certain Services

usdoj.gov, Jan 26, 2006 Ohio recently organized a task force that included members from all sides of the minimum service debate to study whether minimum service legislation should be

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Governor's Bill To Reduce Chicago Illinois Property Foreclosure

illinois.gov, Feb 21, 2006 which will allow the state to develop a pilot program designed to increase homebuyers? knowledge about the loans they are considering and to reduce the number

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Texas Man Sentenced For Real Estate Fraud

va.gov, Dec 28, 2005 He would collect house payments from individuals, but fail to pay the existing HUD and VA backed mortgages, a crime known as equity

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Pennsylvania Home Inspector and Real Estate Laws

attorneygeneral.gov, Jan 11, 2006 you should be aware of a new law in Pennsylvania regarding home

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State Board Takes Action Against Two Real Estate Appraisers License

mass.gov, Dec 14, 2005 Integrity in a professional discipline is compromised when licensees fail to acknowledge disciplinary actions in other jurisdictions they are licensed to operate

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Department Store Chain To Divest Three Ny Stores As Part Of Acquisition

state.ny.us, Dec 01, 2005 The settlement requires Federated to give priority for the purchase of these stores to any competing department store chain that submits a qualified

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In Alabama There Is A One Year Redemption Period On Real Estate

rurdev.usda.gov, Nov 10, 2005 Single Family Guaranteed Rural Housing Occupied Real Estate Owned Inspection, Valuation and Loss

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West Seneca Apartments Named In Discrimination Suit

NY.gov, Nov 18, 2005 Investigation Reveals Violations of Fair Housing

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Appellant Liable Under A Lease With Appellee

oh.us, Oct 13, 2005 The court failed to enter a final appealable order against

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Real Estate Agents, Bankers, And Consumers To Instantly Determine Credit Scores Orange County Residents Who Took Out High Priced Sub prime Loans

senate.gov, Sep 16, 2005 Real Estate Agents, Bankers, And Consumers To Instantly Determine Credit Scores Orange County

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The Annual Reports From Oakland California District Attorneys On Their Actions To Fight Real Estate Fraud

sanjoseca.gov, Sep 21, 2005 The Annual Reports From Oakland California District Attorneys On Their Actions To Fight Real Estate

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The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office Real Estate Fraud Unit

ca.us, Sep 09, 2005 The Los Angeles District Attorney?s Office Real Estate Fraud

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Lorenzo Padron, Chairman Of Chicago’s Latin American Chamber Of Commerce, As Commissioner Of The Office Of Banks And Real Estate

illinois.gov, Sep 12, 2005 Chicago?s Latin American Chamber Of Commerce, As Commissioner Of The Office Of Banks And Real

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Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

hud.gov, Aug 31, 2005 This law protects consumers from abuses during the residential real estate

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SEC Sues Los Angeles Developer And Appraiser For Fraud

sec.gov, Sep 07, 2005 Los Angeles developer and an appraiser for fraud in the issuance of more than 83

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A Loan Officer And Real Estate Agent In Transactions Involving The Sale Of Real Property To Unqualified Buyers

hud.gov, Aug 23, 2005 Real Estate Agent In Transactions Involving The Sale Of Real Property To Unqualified

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Georgia, Attorneys Who Close The Loan And The Deeds And Facilitate Its Execution Is Most Often The Lender's Lawyer

usdoj.gov, Aug 23, 2005 The Loan And The Deeds And Facilitate Its Execution Is Most Often The Lender's

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Lawsuits Stemmed From Metlife's Sale Of Commercial Real Estate Interests To Two State Pension Fund Boards

ca1.uscourts.gov, Aug 11, 2005 Lawsuits Stemmed From Metlife's Sale Of Commercial Real

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Riverside, California Landlords Pay 390,000 To Settle Justice Department Housing Bias Lawsuit

usdoj.gov, Aug 23, 2005 To Settle Justice Department Housing Bias

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HUD Study Shows People With Disabilities Face Discrimination In Up To Half Of Rental Inquiries

HUD, Jul 25, 2005 Despite skyrocketing prices and rock-bottom interest rates, risks exist Michael Reiser and his

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Businesses On County Land May Owe Real Estate Taxes Investigation Shows County Lands Subject To Taxation

yahoo.com, Jul 18, 2005 Businesses On County Land May Owe Real Estate Taxes Investigation Shows County Lands Subject To

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In Stockton, One Serial Suit-Filer Settled A Case Against Union Safe Deposit Bank For $30,000

republican.sen.ca.gov, Jul 06, 2005 In Stockton, One Serial Suit-Filer Settled A Case Against Union Safe Deposit Bank For

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Justices Rule Cities Can Take Property for Private Development

americanprogress.org, Jun 30, 2005 Justices Rule Cities Can Take Property for Private

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Frequently Asked Questions About Exclusive Agency Agreements

krec.ky.gov, Jun 20, 2005 The listing agent must submit the offer to the seller without

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Reaction To Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court Eminent Domain Decision

ofbf.org, Jun 24, 2005 The court ruled 5-4 that boosting economic growth outweighed a homeowner's property

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Agency-Request Legislation To Modernize The Real Estate License Law

dol.wa.gov, Jun 06, 2005 Agency-Request Legislation To Modernize The Real Estate License

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Active Real Estate Licensees And Approved Real Estate Schools

dol.wa.gov, Jun 15, 2005 Active Real Estate Licensees And Approved Real Estate

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House Committee Votes To Raise Conforming Loan Limits For High-Cost Areas Such As Los Angelas

house.gov, May 25, 2005 The bill included a Sherman proposal to increase the conforming loan

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First Book On Real Estate Investing To Eliminate Mental Barriers To Success

Media Wire Press release, May 02, 2005 First Book On Real Estate Investing To Eliminate Mental Barriers To

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California Department Of Corporations Takes Enforcement Action Against Two Franchise Businesses Operating In California

corp ca gov, May 16, 2005 Slender Lady, Inc. and Q-Taste International, Inc. were also ordered to stop the offer and sale of unregistered franchises in the

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District's Assessments Reflect Continued Strong Real Estate Market Rate Of Increase In Line With Metropolitan Region; Tax Cap Helps Offset Impact

cfo.dc.gov, Apr 18, 2005 District's Assessments Reflect Continued Strong Real Estate Market Rate Of Increase In Line With Metropolitan Region; Tax Cap Helps Offset

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Truth Or Consequences The Certification Statement

office of Real Estate Appraisers, Apr 27, 2005 A signed and dated certification statement must be included in any written

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Rolloversystems Is Also Well-Positioned To Provide To Companies Who Need To Comply With A New Federal Mortgage Law

prweb.com, Mar 31, 2005 Rolloversystems Is Also Well-Positioned To Provide To Companies Who Need To Comply With A New Federal Mortgage

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Today in Real Estate, The First Weekly Network Real Estate Television Program in South Florida, Will Premiere Sunday, April 24, 2005 At 12 noon on WPLG 10 - ABC

biz.yahoo, Apr 08, 2005 Today in Real Estate, The First Weekly Network Real Estate Television Program in South Florida, Will Premiere Sunday, April 24, 2005 At 12 noon on WPLG 10 -

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Ready Real Estate's 100th Transaction Equals $200,000 in Savings for Consumers

biz.yahoo, Mar 17, 2005 Ready Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage firm that rebates its clients 1% of a home's purchase price at closing and provides full-service listings for

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Commercial Real Estate Hits Record Year

myrtlebeachonline, Mar 28, 2005 Coldwell Banker Chicora and Prudential Burroughs & Chapin Realty Inc. commercial divisions ranked in the top 10 in sales in their national

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Companies Tend To Do Most Of The Government-Backed Lending, Including FHA And VA Loans

Fed-Housing, Mar 09, 2005 Companies Tend To Do Most Of The Government-Backed Lending, Including FHA And VA

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Wells Real Estate Funds Announces Agreement to Sell 27-Property Portfolio for $786 Million; Sale Will Allow Wells to Optimize Portfolio Capitalize on Market Gains

businesswire, Mar 01, 2005 The approximately 5.1 million square feet of properties committed for purchase were acquired or developed between 1999 and 2003 and are consistent with the company's

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Chicago Real Estate Listings Now Available with Free Expert Information for Home Buyers

prweb releases, Mar 02, 2005 Agent Axis, an online provider of ?one-stop real estate shopping?, has launched a free real estate search engine with over 50,000 Chicago Metropolitan real estate

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Helpful Tips When Choosing Real Estate: Think “location” in quail estate, too

MO Gov Article, Feb 25, 2005 Help In Finding Quality Real

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Administrator Whitman to Commend the Real Estate Investment Industry for its Commitment to the Environment

EPA Gov Article, Feb 23, 2005 Administrator Whitman to Commend the Real Estate

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City Offers “Smart” Way To Find Real Estate

TX Gov Article, Feb 24, 2005 Description Of Austins New Real Estate

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Real Estate Fraud Investigations Increase In 2004

IRS Gov Article, Feb 22, 2005 Explantion Of Why Real Estate Fraud Has Increased In

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Norfolk, VA Has a New Real Estate Ambassador Program

VA Gov Article, Feb 18, 2005 The Real Estate Ambassador Program and is a partnership between the City of Norfolk and real estate professionals in the

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Standard and Poor's Gives PHA its Highest Rating

State of PA, Oct 28, 2004 An extensive evaluation by one of America's most respected rating services concludes the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is a very well managed organization and

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California Government and Agencies Commit to Green Building

EERE Gov Article, Feb 01, 2005 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order in mid-December that commits the state to following a Green Building Action

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What's inflating, what could deflate rise in home prices

CA News Article, Feb 01, 2005 Tips On Inflation And Why You Should Own Rather Than

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Probate And Family Court Increase In Filing Fees

State of MA, Oct 28, 2004 Chief Justice Sean M. Dunphy has announced that the Legislature has amended G.L. c. 262, ? 40, Enumeration of Fees, to increase the amount of fees the Registers of the

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Ustda Grant Supports Real Estate Tax Information Management System In Turkey

tda.gov, Oct 28, 2004 Earlier today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a $114,000 grant to Turkey?s Undersecretariat of Treasury to partially fund a feasibility study on

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Fdic Flags Economic, Industry And Demographic Concerns

fdic.gov, Oct 28, 2004 A recent scan of the United States by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation analysts

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April Survey Of Real Estate Trends Finds Continued Gains In Real Estate Markets

FDIC, Oct 28, 2004 Commercial and residential real estate markets showed continued improvement during the early spring of this year, according to the FDIC's latest nationwide survey of

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Farm Real Estate Values Continue Upward

usda.gov, Oct 28, 2004 U.S. farm real estate values, including land in buildings, averaged $1,210 per acre as of January 1, 2002, up 5.2 percent from the previous year, according to the

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Martinez Announces 'Homebuyer Bill Of Rights' - Part Of Bush

hud.gov, Oct 28, 2004 HUD to Reform Real Estate Settlement Procedures

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NASA's Spirit Stages Martian Stand-up Performance

NASA, Oct 28, 2004 NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit has successfully completed its stand-up activities by extending the rear wheels. This puts the rover into a fully opened

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Office Of Real Estate Appraisers Cracks Down On Unethical Behavior Of Real Estate Appraisers

Orea, Oct 28, 2004 The California Office of Real Estate Appraisers (OREA) today announced the resolution of two real estate appraiser cases concerning fraudulent appraisal activities and

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Treasury Designates North Valle Drug Cartel Traffickers

DOT, Oct 28, 2004 The U.S. Department of the Treasury targeted the financial network of the North Valle drug cartel by adding two of its

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President Bush Intends to Nominate Six Individuals to Serve in his Administration

Whitehouse, Oct 28, 2004 President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate six individuals to serve in his

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Numerous Statutes Have A Significant Effect On Real Property Transactions In The Area Of Disclosures

Census, Oct 28, 2004 Numerous Statutes Have A Significant Effect On Real Property Transactions In The Area Of

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Wareham Real Estate Appraiser Agrees to One-Year Probation

Enter Source, Oct 18, 2004 Wareham Real Estate Appraiser Agrees to One-Year

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Martinez Announces New HUD Partnership With Real Estate Groups To Help Eliminate Housing Discrimination

HUD, Oct 18, 2004 Martinez Announces New HUD Partnership With Real Estate Groups To Help Eliminate Housing

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Two Delawareans Nominated To Serve On National Committee Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of Brown V. Board Of Education

State of DE, Oct 28, 2004 Littleton Mitchell and Judge Charles Toliver IV -- have been recommended to serve on a national committee charged with developing plans to commemorate the 50th

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A Place Called Home Honors Los Angeles Congresswoman Maxine Waters

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National Real Estate Solutions' MLS Systems and Solutions Group Announces Increased Customer Satisfaction

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