C.A.R. Legal: The Standard Forms Advisory Committee (SFAC) is releasing four new and 14 revised forms this week. The new forms are all related to rental properties. Of the 14 revised forms, eight are listing agreements. Below are links to the forms and a brief description of the changes. Drafts of the New and Revised Forms […]
Lender Legal: CFPB Lawsuit
A recent announcement by the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) of its suit against Ocwen Financial Corporation further highlights the lingering effects still felt in the mortgage business. Ocwen is one of the largest mortgage loan servicers in the country. The original lender generally sells residential loans shortly after the loan is made, and […]
March 6 CVAR At A Glance
Featured Classes and Events March 8 | New Member Orientation March 10 | Understanding Escrow Part 1 Lunch & Learn March 15 | zipForms® eSignature – Free March 16 | CVAR Caravan w/ Atty. Georgina Lepe March 17 | Understanding Escrow Part II Lunch & Learn Click for more classes and events REvive: Legal Panel […]
Dec. 26 – CVAR At A Glance
Featured Classes and Events How to Pay Dues online Click Links to Register Dec. 30-Jan. 2 | Happy New Year! All Offices Closed for Holiday (reopen Jan. 3, 2017) Jan. 5 | CVAR Caravan with Edwin Estes Jr. Jan. 7 | New Member Orientation Jan. 9 | CRMLS Training – Free Jan. 9 | Dues […]
How to Minimize Risk of Lawsuits
After a property closes, issues can come to light that make the new owners or the sellers upset and want to place blame on their agents. “The number of lawsuits is growing again as real estate markets are heating up, and that means more transactions and claims,” says Eric Myers, vice president of the errors […]