Tag: Real Estate

Broomall / Delco Home – 101 Verona Rd. Broomall, PA. 19008

101 Verona Rd. Broomall, PA. 19008 Listing courtesy of Robert Bangs – BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford $899,000 Original price: $929,000Est. Mortgage $6,121/mo* 4 Beds4 baths2692 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 101 Verona Rd. Broomall, PA. 19008 Built with the finest materials and tedious custom craftsmanship, 101 Verona is now ready for …

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Litigation Risks

Not only do social distancing, masks, and good hygiene during showings keep you and your clients safer, these steps help you manage legal risks. Not only do social distancing, masks, and good hygiene during showings keep you and your clients safer, these steps help you manage legal risks. Sellers were more likely than buyers to …

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3 Lending Discrimination Lawsuits

Fair housing lawsuits are one tool for addressing illegal discrimination in the real estate and mortgage credit industries. Fair housing lawsuits are one tool for addressing illegal discrimination in the real estate and mortgage credit industries, though the bar is high for determining liability. Cases alleging discrimination in lending practices were highlighted in NAR’s 2019 …

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Sea Isle / Jersey Shore home – 115 43rd St. #A, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243

115 43rd St. #A, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Listing courtesy of Jennifer Denunzio – SEA ISLE REALTY $749,000 Est. Mortgage $4,742/mo*3 Beds1 Bath1044 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 115 43rd St. #A, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Beautiful and Spacious, 1st Floor condo that is only a short walk to …

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Sea Isle / jersey shore home – 3700 Boardwalk #505S, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243

3700 Boardwalk #505S, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Listing courtesy of Talia Preissman – PLATINUM REAL ESTATE $825,000 Est. Mortgage $5,745/mo*2 Beds2 Baths1053 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 3700 Boardwalk #505S, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Highly sought after “The Spinnaker” Oceanfront condo gives you those million-dollar unforgettable views!!!! Located in …

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Will the Force Be With You?

Force majeure is a contractual clause relieving one or both parties of obligations because of circumstances beyond their control. Force majeure (“strong force” in French) is a contractual clause relieving one or both parties of obligations because of circumstances beyond their control. It’s lately become a hot topic in real estate. The doctrine may be …

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Hold On, That’s My Client!

Procuring cause issues can be confusing. Here’s how to avoid disputes. Key Takeaways: It sounds simple enough: To earn a commission, a broker or agent must be the procuring cause of the sale. But misunderstandings can arise about how that term applies in some transactions. Knowing the factors that establish procuring cause can help you …

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Avoid Liability in ‘Sight Unseen’ Sales

Problems can arise if a home doesn’t meet a buyer’s expectations in real life. Key Takeaways:  Buying a home “sight unseen” was not a phenomenon invented during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s long been common for investors and military buyers who are relocating, among others, who sometimes must make purchases without visiting a property. With the …

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Jersey Shore Vacation Home – 7308 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243

7308 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Listing courtesy of Francis Smith – FREDA REAL ESTATE $1,749,000 Est. Mortgage $10,598/mo*5 Beds5 Baths Description about this home for sale at 7308 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 “Life Is Short Buy the Beach House Now, And Your Family Will Love You Forever!” Unique Townsends …

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Delaware County / Delco home – 18 Colet Cir. Broomall, PA. 19008

18 Colet Cir. Broomall, PA. 19008 Listing courtesy of Meghan Chorin Compass RE, $1,199,900 Original price: $750,000 Est. Mortgage $8,183/mo*4 beds5 baths5424 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 18 Colet Cir. Broomall, PA. 19008 Introducing 18 Colet Circle – a timeless colonial home that seamlessly blends classic elegance with modern amenities. This …

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Behind Monumental Changes

The Code of Ethics’ ban on discriminatory hate speech and conduct reinforces the association’s commitment to fair housing. At its November 13, 2020, meeting, the National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors approved recommendations from the Professional Standards Committee that address discriminatory and other harmful speech and conduct. Most notably, a new Standard of Practice …

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Welcome Clarity on RESPA

Tips for complying with rules on marketing service agreements. Key Takeaways: In a welcome move for the real estate industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued guidance for how settlement service providers may properly engage in marketing service agreements, rescinding its previous bulletin warning of the substantial legal and regulatory risks presented by MSAs, …

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