Mortgage 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 MoreThe Corporate Transparency Act, which took effect on January 1, 2024, requires many legal entities to report their beneficial owners and other information to FinCEN. In December, New York passed a law requiring LLCs to report similar information to its Department of State. The New York law will make certain beneficial owner information public, introducing privacy concerns not present with the CTA.
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 MoreEquity multiple and annualized rate of return can provide a quick and easy way to compare two investments. However, they aren’t a substitute for a detailed financial and risk analysis.
Read MoreIncreasing occupancy, rent growth, and asset preservation should remain central focuses for all owners. Increased occupancy and rent growth will result in increased revenue, which can help maintain asset value in the face of higher market cap rates.
Read MoreEmployees have no First Amendment freedoms in a private workplace. Although federal law does not protect political speech in the workplace, state or local laws may include those protections.
Read MoreHUD's proposed eviction notice requirement will continue COVID-19 notice requirements even though COVID-19 emergency rent relief has ended.
Read MoreA Maryland law that took effect earlier this year reflects an increased societal focus on animal welfare.
Read MoreLegalization of medical and marijuana under state law creates challenges under competing laws.
Read MoreAs long as buyer's brokers' compensation is paid by sellers and incentivize the highest possible sales price, without court intervention, the home sales process is likely to remain largely unchanged.
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