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What does pause on CFPB activity mean for fair lending? - Troy Garris, managing partner at Garris Horn, shared his insight into what the CFPB pausing legal proceedings in two fair lending cases might mean for enforcement moving forward.
Report examines buyer agent commissions after NAR settlement - A recent report revealed real estate buyer agent commissions in the fourth quarter basically held steady from the third quarter, when the new NAR commission rules went into effect.
Industry reacts to confirmation of new HUD secretary - Scott Turner was confirmed as the new secretary of HUD. Industry groups reacted to the news of President Donald Trump’s new cabinet member.
NY legislators want to enshrine federal fair housing protections into state law - Proposed bill would protect federal fair housing rules by adding housing discrimination enforcement provisions, including the disparate impact standard, into state law.
Bill to eliminate Federal Insurance Office introduced to Congress - U.S. Rep Troy Downing introduced legislation to fully eliminate the U.S. Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office, with the stated goal of returning insurance regulatory authority to state agencies.
Property boundary dispute leads to suit against title insurance provider - While arbitrating a property boundary dispute with their neighbor, a household of co-plaintiffs sought defense and indemnification in the dispute from their title insurance company. The title company denied coverage, and the plaintiffs filed suit.
Connecticut AG issues advisory on opt-out rights, requirements - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong advised businesses and consumers on the new data privacy regulations that went into effect in the state on Jan. 1.
Oregon state bill proposes creation of a title fraud task force - A state bill currently under committee review in Oregon would, if passed, create a task force dedicated to researching and implementing strategies for preventing title fraud.
Tri-County Area Links
Prop.Appraiser: http://www.miamidade.gov/pa/
Clerk of Court: http://www.miami-dadeclerk.com/
Utilities: http://www.miamidade.gov/water/
Property Appraiser: http://bcpa.net
Clerk of Court: http://www.browardclerk.org
Utilities: http://www.broward.org/
Property Appraiser: https://www.pbcgov.org/papa/
Clerk of Court: http://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/
Utilities: http://www.pbcgov.com/waterutilities/