Category: Government Regulations and Programs

Message to Congress on Small Home Mortgage Foreclosures

Message to Congress on Small Home Mortgage Foreclosures

Read this Message from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Congress. American Presidency Project, April 13, 1933. We have been here before..

New Rules Concerning Short Sales

New Rules Concerning Short Sales

A new rule is specifically designed to prevent “flipping” short sales:

Are You Hiring an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

Are You Hiring an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

Do you know the difference? The IRS does, and they’re checking your records. Learn how to pay your workers.

How to Reduce Everyday Bills

How to Reduce Everyday Bills

Want to save some money pretty easily? Check out this list:

What is an REO and Where can You Find Them?

What is an REO and Where can You Find Them?

Here are some online resources for finding REO’s:

RUCO vs. House Bill 554

RUCO vs. House Bill 554

A certificate of inspection is required on all rental properties here. Housing features covered by RUCO include:

EPA Extends Deadline for new Lead Based Paint Rules

EPA Extends Deadline for new Lead Based Paint Rules

This new ruling affects homes built before 1978:

Lenders Repossessing Homes at Record Levels

Lenders Repossessing Homes at Record Levels

What does this mean to the average homeowner trying to sell their property today?

Seller Financing Escapes Extinction

Seller Financing Escapes Extinction

As worded now, a private seller, trust or estate can provide seller financing 3 times per 12 months.

Short Sales - The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act

Short Sales – The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act

If you owe a debt to someone else and they cancel or forgive that debt, the canceled amount may be taxable.

Plastic Bag Tax

Plastic Bag Tax

There are 19 million less plastic bags in a landfill because of this tax in only 4 months!

Protecting Your Property Rights, Our Day on the Hill

Protecting Your Property Rights, Our Day on the Hill

Did you know that a representative may change their vote after hearing from as few as only two of their constituents?