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Utah’s Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Abolish the Federal Reserve
The bill does not specifically state which entity would take on the responsibilities carried out by the Fed. Continue Reading Utah’s Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Abolish the Federal Reserve
Ocwen Financial Corporation Rebrands as Onity Group Inc.
The company’s common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ONIT.” Continue Reading Ocwen Financial Corporation Rebrands as Onity Group Inc.
Tim Ayres Named New Chairman for British Columbia Real Estate Association
The Sooke-based realtor has been on the BCREA board since 2020. Continue Reading Tim Ayres Named New Chairman for British Columbia Real Estate Association
Rep. Adam Schiff Offers Bill to Convert Government Buildings into Affordable Housing
The bill was praised by National Association of Realtors President Kevin Sears. Continue Reading Rep. Adam Schiff Offers Bill to Convert Government Buildings into Affordable Housing
USC Debuts Online Certificate in Real Estate Law
The online Real Estate Law certificate may be earned as a standalone certificate in as few as three semesters. Continue Reading USC Debuts Online Certificate in Real Estate Law
A New Digital Currency System Will be Arriving Shortly
By Dan Harkey Real Estate & Finance Consultant m: 949 533-8315 | e: [email protected] Introduction: Banks began using computer technology to automate manual processing in the mid to late 1940s. Bank credit cards were created in 1950 as a portable payment...
NFTs forced into all facets of life — including real estate
Source: firsttuesday Journal--- Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the cryptocurrency phenomenon quickly materializing in a real world setting, are becoming harder and harder to ignore. Many industries have hopped on board. What does this mean for the real estate market? The...
‘The scammers are getting quite crafty’: Kentucky man nearly loses $70K in real estate scam
Source: WHAS 11 ABC --- LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Attorney General’s Office in Kentucky reported more than $12.7 million lost to scammers in 2021. Some of those losses were because of real estate scams. A Louisville man told WHAS11 News he was in the process of closing...
How to choose a title company for your real estate closing
Source: The Washington Post --- Most people buy or sell only a few homes during their lifetime, so they’re not likely to have a title company to handle their closing on speed dial. While finding a trustworthy and knowledgeable lender and real estate agent are usually...
Can I buy real estate inside of my IRA?
Source: True Jersey --- Q. I wanted to buy a condo for my son, where he would pay rent that would cover the monthly carrying costs. If I wanted to buy it within an IRA, can I? I’d rather not take a mortgage. — Dad A. That’s a very generous move. It is possible to buy...
Are You Money Laundering?
So, you want to get a new home and you have a new job and you are not sure if you can be approved? It seems to be happening more and more. I continue to hear things like “I just moved and took a filler job until I can find something better….. it is a commission job...
CAN YOU PUT AN OFFER ON A HOUSE THAT’S CONTINGENT?
Source: RIS Media --- Yes! Once you find your dream home and it happens to be marked as contingent, you can still place an offer. Here’s all you should know about contingent sales as a potential home buyer. Contingent meaning Real estate listings go through different...
For Native American Homebuyers, 3 Financial Assistance Programs to Help With a Purchase
Source: Realtor --- In today’s aggressive housing market, it’s crucial to get a leg up on the competition and to take advantage of all options available when it comes to financial aid. For Native American homebuyers, there are several lending programs to help secure...
A housing bubble is on everyone’s mind right now — here’s what it is and how to know if the US is in one
Source: Business Insider --- You may have heard, the US housing market is booming. But booms often end in a bust, and the housing situation across the country has led experts to debate the possibility of the whole market imploding. As the number of homes available...
A Homebuyer’s Guide to the Appraisal Gap: Why It Happens and What To Do
Source: Realtor --- If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s market, you need to be prepared for the possibility of an appraisal gap. So what is an appraisal gap? An appraisal gap is when a home’s appraised value is lower than the purchase price the buyer has...
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