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HUD: Homeowner Assn. Discriminates Against Disabled Homeowner
Refusal to Permit Erection of Support Railings Deemed Unlawful
Jul 18, 2008 9:41:00 AMThe Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to deny persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations or the right to make reasonable modifications to a dwelling when the accommodations or modifications are necessary for them to fully enjoy their homes.
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Association Execs Urged to Frame Words of Caution Carefully
Jun 27, 2008 11:40:00 AMF.P. Maxson, NAR Associate Counsel, issues caveat to association executives about circulating warnings to their membership in a manner that does not invite liability.
REALTORS® Challenge HUD RESPA Proposal as Complicated, Costly
NAR Report Indicates Compliance Costs Will Increase Consumer Outlay
Jun 6, 2008 8:59:00 AMThe National Assn. of REALTORS claims that proposed RESPA reform will confuse and complicate the real estate settlement process, and add several hunderd dollars to many consumers' financing expenses.
Consumer Confusion Leads to Higher Closing Costs
Full Disclosure of Fees Will Allow Consumers to Understand Fine Print
Jun 3, 2008 6:11:00 AMUrban Institute report validates HUD's effort to reform nation's mortgage rules.
HUD Launches Ad Campaign to Fight Lending Discrimination
HUD - One Call, Many Answers for Consumers
May 28, 2008 8:19:00 AMThe U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development has designed an advertising program to educate consumers about their rights as borowers and show them how they can respond to lending discrimination.
NAR and DOJ Reach Historic Agreement on MLS Policy
REALTORS Compete and Consumers Win in Significant Pact
May 28, 2008 7:26:00 AMA long battle between the National Assn. of REALTORS and the U.S. Dept. of Justice concluded yesterday in a win-win scenario for consumers and REALTORS.
REALTORS® Say RESPA Reform Too Confusing and Overly Expansive
NAR Urges HUD to Refocus, Reformat, and Rewrite Act
May 23, 2008 4:59:00 AMThe National Assn. of REALTORS says that proposed RESPA reform is too complex, and asks the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to focus on the Good Faith Estimate and Hud-1 settlement document.
Permanent Loan Limit Increase Good for Homeownership, Says NAR
Higher Loan Limits Will Let Many Homeowners Refinance at Lower Rates
May 23, 2008 4:24:00 AMThe National Assn. of REALTORS supports a permanent loan limit increase because it will foster more sales, increase affordability in high price areas, and reduce foreclosures.
Dick Gaylord Applauds Fannie Mae Housing Initiatives
National Assn. of REALTORS President Salutes Recovery Efforts
NAR issues kudos for efforts to help homeowners who are "underwater" refinance their homes.
Wireless Telephone Laws Questions and Answers
The California Highway Patrol Offers Tips for Motorists
Apr 7, 2008 2:15:00 PMCalifornia has enacted two new laws addressing motorists' use of wireless telephones while driving.
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