by Heather | Sep 10, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Join the dialogue and arm yourself with knowledge for next year and beyond. Our phenomenal panel sessions cover the relevant industry issues impacting you and your business. All these sessions are free – all you have to do is register. Tuesday, Oct. 6: Top...
by Heather | Sep 9, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … The average loan size declined by nearly $2,000 to $350,600 while the average new home price declined by nearly $4,000 to $458,000, according to data released yesterday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Even after the declines, these are...
by Heather | Sep 8, 2015 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
It’s no surprise that a system of rules as complex as TRID (the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) would lead to confusion. Rumors and myths abound and some have even used the word “hysteria” as the implementation date rapidly approaches. While it will take some time...
by Heather | Sep 3, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Dear CAR Member, Over the past few months, I’ve informed you of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Know Before You Owe or TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure rule. CFPB has issued a final rule, making the effective date Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. While the CFPB...
by Heather | Sep 2, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
by Heather | Sep 1, 2015 | NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
NAR has been emailing members over the last several weeks asking that they contact your member of Congress to stop frivolous lawsuits against the real estate industry. Here’s why: A little over a year ago, J.B. Goodwin, a Texas broker/owner who has been in business...
