December 3, 2014
Will Cyber Monday Expand to Include Homes Sales?
Inman News | November 26, 2014
Every year it looks like more people are shying away from the Black Friday crowds and instead choosing to shop on Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday brought in a whopping $2.29 billion in mostly technology and hardware sales, however this may be on the verge of changing. According to Homesearch.com more real estate companies will be taking advantage of the online shopping holiday.
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Fannie, Freddie to Allow Debt Cuts for Foreclosed Borrowers
Bloomberg | November 25, 2014
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will let borrowers who have gone through foreclosure buy back their homes at market price. This change comes after a recent announcement by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The FHFA says this is a way for those who owe more than their homes are worth to cut their mortgage debt.
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Will Rising Interest Rates Choke Off Housing Recovery?
Housingwire | December 1, 2014
Despite an expected rise in interest rates and home prices over the next two years housing will be affordable. A study by Capital Economics goes as far as to say housing will actually be a little undervalued. Economists are estimating that the Federal Reserve will start raising interest rates in early 2015.
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Mortgage Lenders Set to Relax Standards
Fox News | November 29, 2014
Some of the largest U.S mortgage lenders are preparing to further ease standards for borrowers after the release of new guidelines this month from mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The new guidelines went into effect this week. The guidelines resulted from an agreement meant to clarify when lenders would be penalized for making mistakes on mortgages the sell to Fannie and Freddie. Relaxing the standards could mean a real boost in people being approved for mortgages.
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Day at the Capitol 2015: Registration Now Open!
TLTA’s Day at the Capitol, February 2-3, is for every title professional. It is an excellent opportunity for you to speak directly with your legislators about the issues that impact our title industry and ultimately your bottom line. With the important issues our industry faces, it’s important to show our strength in numbers and have our voices heard during the 84th Legislative Session. By attending, you’re making a difference in the future of your business and your industry.
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Avoiding TDI Audit Violations:
A Focus on Compliance & Continued Conversation about the Recent Changes
Wednesday, December 10 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CST
Presented by:
Robert York, TDI's Manager of Title Examinations
Brenda Nelson, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Nancy Waggoner, Republic Title of Texas, Inc.
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Understanding & Complying with P-53 and Other Anti-Rebating Laws
Tuesday, December 16 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. CST
Presented by:
Cass Burton, Attorney, Burton & Hyde, P.L.L.C., Austin
Kergin B. Bedell, Attorney, Burton & Hyde, P.L.L.C., Austin
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Surveys - Don't Be Out of Bounds!
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Bankruptcy - A Title Insurance Perspective
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CFPB Integrated Disclosures: Only 9 Months Away!
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Recent Texas Title Insurance and Escrow Cases
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Intestacy: Who Gets What When There is No Will