The Volcker Rule: How Complexity Kills Good Ideas
“We supported former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker’s simple idea: Don’t let federally insured banks gamble in the securities markets. Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to
“We supported former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker’s simple idea: Don’t let federally insured banks gamble in the securities markets. Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to
The National Flood Insurance Program (“the Program”) was created by Congress in 1968 to mitigate the financial impact of floods on residents and communities. It
As noted in my post immediately preceding this one [Querin Law: Short Sale FAQs (2013)], the FAQ Section on the Q-Law homepage has been changed. The
Introduction. Sellers and buyers of residential property are frequently confused over what type of deed they should use in making a conveyance as a “grantor,”
Today we are seeing more seller carry-back real estate transactions. These are the transactions in which, for various reasons [usually having to do with the
If anyone says foreclosures are tapering down, ask them for proof. If they give you “proof” ask them what they’ve been smoking. ~ PCQ Third
Ever been overwhelmed at all the laws, rules, and regulations affecting what might otherwise be a simple residential real estate transaction? Ever wished there was
OK, you’ve passed the introductory 101 course [here]. It’s time to discuss a few of the more esoteric aspects of title insurance. Part Two deals
An unintended consequence of the federal government’s effort to control every aspect of finance following Wall Street’s excesses, circa 2005 – 2007, has been that
The Regional Multiple Listing Service (“RMLS™”) has today, September 13, 2013, published the statistics for August, 2013 in its monthly Market Action Letter. Although some of