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Mortgage

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act requires lenders to report on the loans they make.

February 8, 2012
Robert Freedman

Income Tax

These laws deal with taxes payments and deductions for both real estate professionals and home owners.

February 8, 2012
Robert Freedman

Loan

There are a plethora of laws that affect various aspects of mortgage lending, from lender compensation to consumer privacy.

February 8, 2012
Robert Freedman

23 Federal Laws That Affect Residential Sales: Insurance

NFIP requires flood insurance in certain areas.

February 8, 2012
Robert Freedman

Appraisal

Dodd-Frank and FIRREA guide appraisers and help determine how they get paid.

February 8, 2012
Robert Freedman

Earnest Money

The USA Patriot Act regulates reporting of earnest money deposits.

February 8, 2012
Robert Freedman

Listing & Showing

These laws address environmental and discrimination issues.

February 8, 2012
Robert Freedman

Promoting

The Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) rule regulates how one promotes short-sales or loan-modification business activities.

February 8, 2012
Robert Freedman

Prospecting

As you search for prospects, be sure you're familiar with these key regulations.

February 8, 2012
Robert Freedman

23 Federal Laws that Apply to Real Estate Sales

Residential real estate has become more complex over the years as a result of laws enacted to protect consumers’ welfare. Here are 23 federal laws that play a part in residential real estate. The list is not exhaustive, but it provides an idea of how much of the real estate transaction falls under federal regulation.

February 1, 2012
Robert Freedman

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