Legislative Corner
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05.06.12
Status of legislative issues and policies on consumer privacy, REO, Mortgage to Lease pilot program, mortgage cancellation tax act and more discussed here.
Short sale legislation introduced
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04.06.12
Both the U.S. House and Senate are considering bills which hope to speed up the short sale process for buyers and sellers.
Senate finally votes to repeal 1099
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04.12.11
The Senate on Tuesday voted to repeal the health care overhaul’s 1099 tax reporting requirements, finally ending months of debate and votes over a provision that, by the end, had few defenders.
REALTORS® Top 2011 Public Policy Priorities
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04.06.11
Several hot button issues, including mortgage interest deduction, capital gains exemptions, government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and more, are legislative initiatives being looked at by NAR in 2011.
New update on the FTC MARS rule
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03.23.11
The MARS rule passed by the FTC in January is already causing conflict with real estate professionals. Just recently, the NAR met with the FTC to discuss how obligations that exist under real estate brokerage agreements can be made consistent with the MARS disclosure.
Regulations will play critical role in lending this year
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03.02.11
Last year, extremely low interest rates made it possible for lenders to have a pretty good year. But new regulations, compliance and underwriting guidelines also brought with it many new challenges for lenders. And, it's anticipated that more regulations are on the horizon for 2011.
Legislative Corner
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02.07.11
Representative Gary Miller (R-CA) introduced House Resolution 25, expressing the sense of Congress that “the current Federal income tax deduction on interest paid
Guide to the November elections
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10.08.10
November’s elections promise to be hotly contested so arm yourself with information from CBR’s Governmental Affairs Director Gavin Blair before you head to the polls
CBR Board of Consultants offer guidance to suburbs
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09.01.10
The Board of Consultants have redoubled their commitment to offering their expertise to central Ohio suburbs who are seeking to grow residential and commercial development and generate revenue. On Aug. 26, they met with Pickerington city officials to offer advice for Diley Road and other city corridor development.
Support for rural and affordable housing bills
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08.05.10
Congress has passed legislation to restore funding to the 502 single-family rural housing program and the House has advanced a bill aimed at stemming the loss of affordable rental housing.