Clients often ask questions about neighborhoods and schools when shopping for a home. Brokers and agents should take care when answering to avoid fair housing violations.
Window to the Law: Copyright Issues for Real Estate Professionals
Using a copyrighted work without permission is an infringement and could result in liability, including damages up to $150,000 for a willful infringement. Real estate professionals can help avoid these potentially costly claims with these four risk management tips.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) Settles Claims of Algorithmic Fair Housing Violations
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) settles claims of algorithmic fair housing violations, requiring modifications to ad delivery services, civil penalty & more.
Omnibus Passes With Real Estate Provisions
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2023 Omnibus spending package, narrowly avoiding a shutdown and funding the federal government through September 30, 2023.
Rental Property Tax Deductions
What rental property tax deductions can clients buying commercial or rental real estate take? Here's an overview of the main rental and investment property deductions.
Hospitality Tips for the Holidays and Beyond with Christine Hansen
Christine Hansen offers some great ideas about hosting with less stress and being a good guest, and how to transfer these principles to your real estate business.
Personal Wellness With Christine Hansen
Are you taking care of yourself? It's a serious question that you should pause and consider.
2022: The Year Disclosure Became the Top Legal Issue
From disclosing property issues and multiple offers to the risks of buyer “love letters,” these were the top law and ethics topics on your radar this year.
FHFA Finalizes Framework to Review New GSE Products
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a final set of rules for reviewing new programs, services and products created by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs).
Senate Passes VA Appraisal Modernization Bill
This bill requires the Veterans Administration to review its policies with respect to appraiser eligibility, appraisal waivers, and desktop appraisals with an emphasis on reducing costs to consumers and turn times.