Effective December 1, 2025, FinCEN is expanding anti-money laundering reporting beyond a few “high-risk” markets to all entities purchasing residential real estate without financing from a bank or certain institutional mortgage lenders.
Read MoreAlthough there is initial confusion regarding what the NAR settlement requires, in time, the setlement should increase transparency in buyer broker commissions and provide brokers an opportunity to build more trust with their clients.
Read MoreMaryland laws incentivize electric vehicle ownership and installation of EV charging stations. However, HOAs, condominium boards, and real estate developers should be aware of requirements relating to EV charging stations.
Read MoreWith increases in pet ownership, pet fees and restrictions have become more important. Landlords must balance their need to protect their property from damage and disruption caused by pets with the need to welcome responsible pet parents into their communities.
Read MoreGovernment rent control disrupts the real estate cycle and can create undesired results for tenants, landlords, and even the government.
Read MoreHUD alleges Rocket Matter and its appraiser violated the Fair Housing Act by comparing a Black loan applicant's home to those in a predominantly Black neighborhood when nearer homes were more similar to the applicant's.
Read MoreAfter the NAR settlement, unbundled services and negotiated commissions could benefit sellers of higher-priced homes more than buyers and sellers of low-priced homes.
Read MoreMortgage discrimination through redlining was outlawed more than 50 years ago. Yet, recent Department of Justice cases indicate some mortgage lenders continue to engage in systemic redlining.
Read MoreReal estate ownership can provide short-term tax benefits and is an important part of a long-term plan to build generational wealth.
Read MoreHUD's proposed eviction notice requirement will continue COVID-19 notice requirements even though COVID-19 emergency rent relief has ended.
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