Real Estate Law Series Report

The Real Estate Law Series Report is an E-Newsletter for Florida's real estate industry, with information on RESPA, Affiliated Business Arrangements, the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Business issues, including insurance, employment law and corporate forms and taxes; Explanations of changes in the Lending world; Real Estate Disclosure Requirements; and the latest rules from various government agencies; all sent to you automatically as an email subscriber so you no longer have to take the time to search for the information you need. 

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The ABCs of Affiliated Business Arrangements

A How-To-Manual for Affiliated Settlement Service Providers, providing a comprehensive look at all types of Affiliated Business Arrangements. 

What are the rules, Why form an AfBA; Which type of business entity should you use; How do you create and operate an AfBA; How will your AfBA be successful and compliant.  Also includes HUD's Policy Statements, Insurance Issues, and a Securities Laws discussion. Disc includes Management and Closing Services Agreements, HUD’s Recommended AfBA Disclosure Form, revenue and expense spreadsheets, and prospective co-owner questionnaires. 

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How To Create A Licensed Title Agency and
Become A Licensed Title Agent in Florida

Florida requires all licensed title agencies to employ a licensed title agent or Florida Bar attorney. This book describes Florida's requirements to create a licensed title agency, PLUS the steps to become a licensed title agent, including the online questions for both applications.

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Understanding Title Insurance Endorsements

Title insurance policy endorsements vary widely throughout the country, both in language and usage. Learn about the most common endorsements and their effects on policy coverage from a former claims and underwriting counsel.

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Understanding IRS Requirements For Real Estate Transactions

Although real estate salespersons and closing agents are not tax advisers, they encounter at least three IRS requirements when involved with real estate transactions.  This book reviews the impact of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), the rules for Reporting Proceeds from Real Estate Transactions (Form 1099), and the rules for receiving Cash Proceeds over $10,000, when working with Sellers and Buyers of Real Property. 

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Understanding Mortgages and Other Security Instruments

This book is intended to assist the reader in understanding the legal issues involved with residential and commercial financing documents. It includes a review of the Promissory Note, Security Deeds, Deeds to Secure Debt, and Mortgages, and explains Typical Mortgage Terms. It also includes a discussion of Construction Loans, Mortgage Modifications, Priority Issues, and Satisfactions.

It does not include in-depth discussions of federal government insurance or guaranty programs, like FHA programs, nor discussions about additional lender documents such as the Good Faith Estimate or Truth-in-Lending disclosure.   

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Real Estate Law Series Online University lets students pick their preferred time and place that suits them best to learn about real estate transactions. Each course is divided into four Topics. At the end of each topic are short quizzes to help you review the material. After you have completed the Final Quiz and passed (of course!), the computer will tell you your score and will send it to your regulator for credit.

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