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The term "mortgage" typically refers to a mortgage loan.  A mortgage loan is a financing instrument where an individual or business borrows money to purchase property (usually real property) and... more +
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Buying and Selling Real Estate in Austria (Updated)

Key Facts of Real Estate Acquisitions Under Austrian Law - I. Introduction - There are many considerations that a buyer/ seller of real estates should make before buying or selling a property. The following article is...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Argentina (Updated)

Key Facts of Real Estate Acquisitions Under Argentinian Law - I. INTRODUCTION. Below you will find a brief outline of the legal regulation of the acquisition of real estate property in Argentina, which is mainly...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Austria (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRIAN LAW - There are many considerations that a buyer/seller of real estates should make before buying or selling a property. The following article is intended to give a brief...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Argentina (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ARGENTINIAN LAW - Below you will find a brief outline of the legal regulation of the acquisition of real estate property in Argentina, which is mainly governed by the Argentine...more

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Buying and Selling Real Estate in Panama (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER PANAMANIAN LAW - 1) Once you find a real estate property that you want to acquire by yourself or through a local real estate broker, it is strongly recommendable to hire a local...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

New Fannie Mae Temporary Requirements for Condo and Co-Op Projects – What Do Illinois Condominium Associations and Co-Ops Need To...

In the wake of the tragic condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida, Fannie Mae issued new temporary eligibility guidelines for loans insured by Fannie Mae for condominium units or co-op apartments which are...more

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New Freddie Mac Underwriting Guidelines for Condominium and Cooperative Projects

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If you develop or manage condominium or cooperative projects, you need to be aware of new Freddie Mac underwriting requirements - Freddie Mac has promulgated new temporary underwriting requirements for mortgages secured...more

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In the Wake of the Surfside Tragedy Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Issue “Temporary” Requirements for Condominiums and Cooperatives

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The collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, in June 2021, sent shockwaves throughout the United States and was a wake-up call to condominiums to the dangers of aging infrastructures. In light of this...more

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Associations Need to be Prepared for Mortgage Lenders’ Inquiries About Structural Issues, Significant Deferred Maintenance and...

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For many years, associations and their managers have responded to questionnaires from mortgage lenders that seek information about the condominium association to help the lender determine whether a loan to a unit owner or...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Austria

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRIAN LAW - There are many considerations that a buyer/ seller of real estates should make before buying or selling a property. The following article is intended to give a...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Argentina (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ARGENTINIAN LAW - I. INTRODUCTION. Below you will find a brief outline of the legal regulation of the acquisition of real estate property in Argentina, which is mainly governed...more

Carlton Fields

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending October 8, 2021

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Real Property Update - Bert Harris Act: Certifying question whether the 2021 amendment to the Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act clarifies the existing law so that plaintiff may maintain an action...more

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Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending April 23, 2021

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Real Property Update - Condo / Attorneys’ Fees: Condominium association that lost on counterclaim against developer was prevailing party on significant issues in litigation by prevailing on developer’s claims and was...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Panama

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER PANAMANIAN LAW - 1) Once you find a real estate property that you want to acquire by yourself or through a local real estate broker, it is strongly recommendable to hire a local...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Argentina (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ARGENTINIAN LAW - I. INTRODUCTION. Below you will find a brief outline of the legal regulation of the acquisition of real estate property in Argentina, which is mainly governed...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

An Eventful Year: 2020 Homebuilding Industry Trends

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All sectors of the construction industry have faced unique challenges in 2020, but none has been more significantly impacted than homebuilding. Widespread protests in urban areas, historically cheap financing for...more

Carlton Fields

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending July 24 , 2020

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Real Property Update - Condo Termination / Mandatory Arbitration: Unit owner could not pursue claims relating to condo termination for failure to comply with Florida Statutes section 718.117(16), which required unit...more

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Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending June 26, 2020

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Real Property Update - Foreclosure / Condition Precedent: Borrower who raises an affirmative defense, such as failure of conditions precedent, bears the burden of proving that affirmative defense even if lender's complaint...more

Woods Rogers

2020 Legislative Changes Affecting Virginia Community Associations

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The 2020 legislative session was notable for a few reasons.  First, the Democrats held the majority of seats in both houses of the General Assembly for the first time in recent history.  Second, the legislature also took...more

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Amendment To The Condominium Act Establishes 60-Day Period For Holders of Mortgages And Deeds Of Trust To Object To Amendments

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An amendment to Section 11-103 of the Maryland Condominium Act, adopted by the General Assembly during 2020 legislative session, clarifies the procedures for obtaining the consent of the holders of mortgages and deeds of...more

Carlton Fields

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending May 1, 2020

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Real Property Update - Foreclosure / Note: Trial court could not challenge authenticity of note as copy where borrower had not pleaded defenses and lender was not afforded advanced notice of dispositive issue to be tried -...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Further Revise Origination Guidance In Connection With COVID-19

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On April 14, 2020, Fannie Mae again updated Lender Letter 2020-04 and Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2020-11 to further revise their guidelines regarding mortgage loan originations in view of COVID-19 with regard to appraisals...more

Carlton Fields

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending February 7, 2020

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Real Property Update - Fraudulent Transfer: Real property that was worth less than mortgage encumbering it was not an asset per the plain language of section 726.102(2) and, therefore, could not support fraudulent transfer...more

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Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending January 17, 2020

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Real Property Update - Condition Precedent / Summary Judgment: Master association was not an owner of the condominium association and lacked standing to defend litigation based upon condominium association’s alleged...more

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Considering Purchasing a Condo Unit But Worried About Financing?

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Have you considered purchasing a condominium unit but were scared off when someone warned you that obtaining a mortgage loan could be difficult?  It seems like most real estate professionals have war stories about seemingly...more

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