Industry News
By Sam Zalowitz
The Role of Energy on Real Estate, and the Economic Recovery July 23, 2009
Peter L. Mosca shares an interview with Dr. Jim Gillespie, Ph.D., who has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate serving as a successful agent, manager, and President of three different commercial real estate companies and is known as America’s premier commercial real estate coach.
Add-on Fees May Entail R.E.S.P.A. Violation July 21, 2009
When directors of the California Association of Realtors (CAR) met in Sacramento recently, their association attorneys had an important message for them: Real estate firms and agents who, in addition to commission, impose additional charges such as an “administrative fee”, “transaction fee”, “regulatory compliance fee” etc. need to tread very carefully. They could easily become targets for a serious lawsuit.
Washington Report: Controversial Legislation July 20, 2009
Hearings and debate continued almost non-stop last week on Capitol Hill as House leaders pushed controversial legislation to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with far-reaching powers affecting mortgages and real estate.
Investor Report: Seamless Short Sales July 17, 2009
Real estate investors looking for steady, relatively safe returns, and who are also interested in helping financially-squeezed homeowners remain in their properties, should check out the “seamless short sale” concept.
NAR: Housing Incentives Critical to Economy July 16, 2009
NAR President Charles McMillan lobbies Capitol Hill to extend first-time homebuyer tax credit, among other provisions…
Foreclosures Increase Despite Intervention July 16, 2009
One in 84 households received a foreclosure filing in the first half of 2009, according to a RealtyTrac report. California, Florida, and Arizona continue to be among the hardest hits states.
