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Opinion: How the title industry protects homeowners

Housing Wire

Fighting against unfair fee agreements Recently, there has been an increase in the filing of unfair real estate fee agreements in property records, so-called Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Services (NTRAPS). As an industry, we united against these unfair fee agreements.

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Protecting homeowners from predatory business practices

Housing Wire

The purchase of a home is one of life’s largest and most important investments, and it is critical that homeowners remain vigilant to protect this investment. These companies know how to make their agreements sound good. To date, six state attorneys general have filed complaints against these agreements.

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Now is a great time for brokerage acquisitions: RealTrends Consulting

Housing Wire

With the headwinds facing the real estate industry, Wright and Murray believe smaller brokerage firms will be looking for a place to land, making acquisitions a possibility for even one-office, 25 agent firms. My advice is to start simple. When you get right down to it, it is a matter of risk and who is going to take what risk.”

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CFPB reverses pandemic flexibilities, vowing enforcement

Housing Wire

These includes the annual submissions concerning agreements between credit card issuers and institutions of higher education; quarterly submission of consumer credit card agreements; collection of certain credit card price and availability information; and submission of prepaid account agreements and related information.

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Is time the enemy of equity for chronically distressed homeowners?

Housing Wire

The remaining 130,000 properties were scheduled for foreclosure auction only once. Rapid home price appreciation can sometimes help slow the rate of lost equity as it did in 2021, when distressed homeowners lost an average of $377 a month. Assuming he put 3.5% down, he was able to get close to a 30% partial claim mortgage,” Delille continued.

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“Do the work:” Gary Keller tells agents there’s more than enough homes to sell in their markets

Housing Wire

There are more than enough homes sales in your market for every one of you to hit your goals if you do the right things. There are more than enough homes sales in your market for every one of you to hit your goals if you do the right things. Others might not hit their goals and the reason they didn’t is because they didn’t do the work.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Though most commonly thought of for residential deals, real estate agents can also help people buy, sell or rent commercial properties, land and more. Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles.

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