Sentences with phrase «for real estate regulation»

We are making the most of this opportunity to once again set the gold standard for real estate regulation in North America.»

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ACC Accounting & Auditing, AFR Africa, AGE Economics of Ageing, AGR Agricultural Economics, ARA Arab World, BAN Banking, BEC Business Economics, CBA Central Banking, CBE Cognitive & Behavioural Economics, CDM Collective Decision - Making, CFN Corporate Finance, CIS Confederation of Independent States, CMP Computational Economics, CNA China, COM Industrial Competition, CSE Economics of Strategic Management, CTA Contract Theory & Applications, CUL Cultural Economics, CWA Central & Western Asia, DCM Discrete Choice Models, DEM Demographic Economics, DEV Development, DGE Dynamic General Equilibrium, ECM Econometrics, EDU Education, EEC European Economics, EFF Efficiency & Productivity, ENE Energy Economics, ENT Entrepreneurship, ENV Environmental Economics, ETS Econometric Time Series, EUR Microeconomic European Issues, EVO Evolutionary Economics, EXP Experimental Economics, FDG Financial Development & Growth, FIN Finance, FMK Financial Markets, FOR Forecasting, GEO Economic Geography, GRO Economic Growth, GTH Game Theory, HAP Economics of Happiness, HEA Health Economics, HIS Business, Economic & Financial History, HME Heterodox Microeconomics, HPE History & Philosophy of Economics, HRM Human Capital & Human Resource Management, IAS Insurance Economics, ICT Information & Communication Technologies, IFN International Finance, IND Industrial Organization, INO Innovation, INT International Trade, IPR Intellectual Property Rights, IUE Informal & Underground Economics, KNM Knowledge Management & Knowledge Economy, LAB Labour Economics, LAM Central & South America, LAW Law & Economics, LMA Labor Markets - Supply, Demand & Wages, LTV Unemployment, Inequality & Poverty, MAC Macroeconomics, MFD Microfinance, MIC Microeconomics, MIG Economics of Human Migration, MKT Marketing, MON Monetary Economics, MST Market Microstructure, NET Network Economics, NEU Neuroeconomics, OPM Open Macroeconomics, PBE Public Economics, PKE Post Keynesian Economics, POL Positive Political Economics, PPM Project, Program & Portfolio Management, PUB Public Finance, REG Regulation, RES Resource Economics, RMG Risk Management, SBM Small Business Management, SEA South East Asia, SOC Social Norms & Social Capital, SOG Sociology of Economics, SPO Sports & Economics, TID Technology & Industrial Dynamics, TRA Transition Economics, TRE Transport Economics, TUR Tourism Economics, UPT Utility Models & Prospect Theory, URE Urban & Real Estate Economics.

In Ottawa, a nervous government implemented new regulations for insured mortgages in an effort to slow down the Vancouver and Toronto markets — and came under fire from Realtors in places like Saskatoon, where the local real estate association says the new regulations have seriously hurt would - be home buyers.

Each real estate property in the network is represented by a single «PropToken» smart contract to define rules and regulations for that specific property, the company explained.

What this means is that real estate crowdfunding sites and EnergyFunders — the first oil and gas crowdfunding site — must continue to offer their existing investment types only to accredited investors because Regulation A + is not an available avenue for asset backed securities to be sold.

After the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (the «Act») was partially implemented in May 2016, it was incumbent on the states to draw up the rules for their respective states for carrying out the purpose of the Act and establishing the regulatory authority.

To Beth, representing Cream Hill Estates, and Tilly, representing Aveena Foods, who said, «It is time for the regulations to catch up with the industry to allow gluten free labeling on products containing pure oats»: Real hope for celiacs who want to eat oats is on the horizon.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan today debuted the «framework» of a deal that will extend the city's rent regulations and the controversial 421a tax abatement for six months — with some tweaks to the former, and potential for the latter to last through 2019 if the real estate industry and labor reach an agreement on construction wages.

It renewed rent regulations for over a million apartments in New York City, authorized property tax rebates for 2.5 million homeowners on Long Island and upstate, restructured and extended a tax subsidy for the real estate industry — the biggest source of state campaign contributions — and authorized New York City mayor Bill de Blasio's control of city schools for another year.

Known as a «big ugly» in Capitol jargon, the bill extended rent regulations and the 421 - a real estate subsidy program, authorized $ 1.3 billion in property tax rebates, renewed mayoral control of New York City schools for another year, released $ 250 million for mandated expenses of non-public schools and demanded more transparency for controversial state testing.

Lawmakers also have to consider the renewal of rent regulations and a major tax break for real estate developers.

Dean Skelos promoted and voted for real estate legislation sought by the developer, including some pertaining to rent regulation and property tax abatements, the criminal complaint said.

Dean Skelos promoted and voted for real estate legislation sought by the developer, including some pertaining to rent regulation and property tax abatements, the complaint said.

«The whole real estate industry was actively lobbying for 421a and rent - regulation issues.»

Meanwhile, Cuomo called for an extension of rent control regulations for New York City as well as the 421a real - estate tax abatement, which he called crucial to affordable housing.

In Golden's letter, dated Dec. 13, he warned that the regulation would have a «series of unintended consequences resulting in higher costs for consumers, while creating havoc in the real estate market.»

«If New York City's rent regulations were to expire it would create mayhem and chaos for both tenants and landlords, and would roil the entire real estate industry,» Cuomo wrote.»

New York City's rent regulations expire next week, along with a property tax break for real estate developers who agree to set aside some of their project for affordable housing, known as 421a.

«There are so many state laws and policies that involve real estate,» including regulations for subdivision planning and labor and safety issues, Barber said.

After moderating a forum of tenants group leaders at 1199 SEIU's credit union headquarters on 43rd Street, Ms. James urged the audience to take an aggressive posture toward the state legislators — one half of which is controlled by real estate industry - friendly Republicans — to pressure them into fortifying the city's rent regulations when they come up for renewal this year this year.

The League has called for stronger regulations for financial transparency, particularly for for - profit companies that own their own real estate and other school service companies.

(B) «Credit repair services organization» does not include: (i) Any person authorized to make loans or extensions of credit under the laws of this state or the United States who is subject to regulation and supervision by this state or the United States; (ii) Any bank or savings and loan institution whose deposits or accounts are eligible for insurance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Savings Association Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (iii) Any nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (iv) Any person licensed as a real estate broker by this state if the person is acting within the course and scope of that license; (v) Any person licensed to practice law in this state if the person renders services within the course and scope of his or her practice as an attorney; (vi) Any broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission if the broker - dealer is acting within the course and scope of those regulatory agencies; or (vii) Any consumer reporting agency as defined in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 - 1681t).

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(1) The following shall be exempt from the Credit Services Organization Act: (a) A person authorized to make loans or extensions of credit under the laws of this state or the United States who is subject to regulation and supervision by this state or the United States or a lender approved by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for participation in a mortgage insurance program under the National Housing Act, 12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; (b) A bank or savings and loan association whose deposit or accounts are eligible for insurance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or a subsidiary of such a bank or savings and loan association; (c) A credit union doing business in this state; (d) A nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (e) A person licensed as a real estate broker or salesperson under the Nebraska Real Estate License Act acting within the course and scope of that license; (f) A person licensed to practice law in this state acting within the course and scope of the person's practice as an attorney; (g) A broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting within the course and scope of that regulation; (h) A consumer reporting agency; (i) A person whose primary business is making loans secured by liens on real property; (j) A person, firm, corporation, or association licensed as a collection agency in this state or a person holding a solicitor's certificate in this state acting within the course and scope of that license or certificate; and (k) A person licensed to engage in the business of debt management pursuant to sections 69 - 1201 to 69 - 1real estate broker or salesperson under the Nebraska Real Estate License Act acting within the course and scope of that license; (f) A person licensed to practice law in this state acting within the course and scope of the person's practice as an attorney; (g) A broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting within the course and scope of that regulation; (h) A consumer reporting agency; (i) A person whose primary business is making loans secured by liens on real property; (j) A person, firm, corporation, or association licensed as a collection agency in this state or a person holding a solicitor's certificate in this state acting within the course and scope of that license or certificate; and (k) A person licensed to engage in the business of debt management pursuant to sections 69 - 1201 to 69 -estate broker or salesperson under the Nebraska Real Estate License Act acting within the course and scope of that license; (f) A person licensed to practice law in this state acting within the course and scope of the person's practice as an attorney; (g) A broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting within the course and scope of that regulation; (h) A consumer reporting agency; (i) A person whose primary business is making loans secured by liens on real property; (j) A person, firm, corporation, or association licensed as a collection agency in this state or a person holding a solicitor's certificate in this state acting within the course and scope of that license or certificate; and (k) A person licensed to engage in the business of debt management pursuant to sections 69 - 1201 to 69 - 1Real Estate License Act acting within the course and scope of that license; (f) A person licensed to practice law in this state acting within the course and scope of the person's practice as an attorney; (g) A broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting within the course and scope of that regulation; (h) A consumer reporting agency; (i) A person whose primary business is making loans secured by liens on real property; (j) A person, firm, corporation, or association licensed as a collection agency in this state or a person holding a solicitor's certificate in this state acting within the course and scope of that license or certificate; and (k) A person licensed to engage in the business of debt management pursuant to sections 69 - 1201 to 69 -Estate License Act acting within the course and scope of that license; (f) A person licensed to practice law in this state acting within the course and scope of the person's practice as an attorney; (g) A broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting within the course and scope of that regulation; (h) A consumer reporting agency; (i) A person whose primary business is making loans secured by liens on real property; (j) A person, firm, corporation, or association licensed as a collection agency in this state or a person holding a solicitor's certificate in this state acting within the course and scope of that license or certificate; and (k) A person licensed to engage in the business of debt management pursuant to sections 69 - 1201 to 69 - 1real property; (j) A person, firm, corporation, or association licensed as a collection agency in this state or a person holding a solicitor's certificate in this state acting within the course and scope of that license or certificate; and (k) A person licensed to engage in the business of debt management pursuant to sections 69 - 1201 to 69 - 1217.

The National Home Inspector Examination is currently recognized by 29 states for home inspector regulation and is a membership requirement for the American Society of Home Inspectors and the California Real Estate Inspection Association.

From filing the original patent for real estate crowdfunding to using Regulation A to fund itself (in the Fundrise «iPO — internet Public Offering»), Fundrise continues to push limits of what is possible.

Several factors have contributed to a tightening of credit availability for commercial real estate loans, including increased underwriting standards, increased regulation of banks by multiple federal government agencies, and higher compliance costs for lenders.

«Credit Services Organization» does not include any of the following: (i) a person authorized to make loans or extensions of credit under the laws of this State or the United States who is subject to regulation and supervision by this State or the United States, or a lender approved by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for participation in a mortgage insurance program under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1701 et seq.); (ii) a bank or savings and loan association whose deposits or accounts are eligible for insurance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, or a subsidiary of such a bank or savings and loan association; (iii) a credit union doing business in this State; (iv) a nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, [FN1] provided that such organization does not charge or receive any money or other valuable consideration prior to or upon the execution of a contract or other agreement between the buyer and the nonprofit organization; (v) a person licensed as a real estate broker by this state if the person is acting within the course and scope of that license; (vi) a person licensed to practice law in this State acting within the course and scope of the person's practice as an attorney; (vii) a broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting within the course and scope of that regulation; (viii) a consumer reporting agency; and (ix) a residential mortgage loan broker or banker who is duly licensed under the Illinois Residential Mortgage License Act of 1987.

Some of these risks include: a deterioration in national, regional, and local economies; tenant defaults; local real estate conditions, such as an oversupply of, or a reduction in demand for, rental space; property mismanagement; changes in operating costs and expenses, including increasing insurance costs, energy prices, real estate taxes, and costs of compliance with laws, regulations, and government policies.

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): A lending regulation that establishes laws and procedures for closing mortgage loans.

«Tightened regulations are expected to reduce the number of first - time buyers who qualify for mortgage financing, particularly in pricier markets, where there is a severe shortage of lower - priced listings,» explained Gregory Klump, chief economist for the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

In a letter to the chair of B.C.'s Real Estate Council, Independent Advisory Group head Carolyn Rogers says the task force is also considering whether or not self - regulation is adequate for the multi-billion dollar industry.

Regulation of physical development for public safety will certainly lead to conflict with powerful interests in real estate and development.

Real estate brokers in the solar industry must have specialized knowledge of property specifications for solar power plants and the regulations in place for obtaining the property.

However, technical areas they don't deal with everyday are: external factors — evaluating restrictions on entitlement and regulations when buying property -, and internal factors that affect real estate development, for example building suitable foundations and assessing soil conditions.

There is a mood that law firms will be busy regardless of Brexit, but focus may need to be redirected — for example, from real estate and M&A to international trade and regulation.

It includes federal, state, international and tribal laws and regulations; court and agency decisions; agency documents and databases; resources for environmental compliance; materials relating to enforcement and litigation; and resources having to do with environmental aspects of real estate and corporate transactions.

-- In addition, with regards to the proposed regulation Considering the security of electronic agreements of purchase and sale: Electronic Commerce Act, Possible e-signature regulation in which I see «Just as with handwritten signatures, it is up to the person relying on them to decide if they are sufficiently reliable», I submit that for real estate transaction a notion of public order intervenes.

The draft regulation raises a number of issues, with which real estate lawyers have long been familiar, for example:

Mr. Tufts is also known for his expertise in obtaining successful results in cases involving the Federal Truth - in - Lending Act (and Regulation Z), the Federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (and Regulation X), the Utah One - Action Rule, the Utah Trust Deed Act, and similar laws that govern the relationships between lender, borrower and guarantor.

For instance, when I represented an equity investor, I had to handle issues concerning reassessment of equity price; when I acted for Schindler Elevator, I had to figure out issues concerning deficiency of design, manufacturing and installation; when I assisted CapitalMalls Asia in its real estate - related disputes, I had to research foreign investment regulation, restrictions and administrative approval on real estate transfFor instance, when I represented an equity investor, I had to handle issues concerning reassessment of equity price; when I acted for Schindler Elevator, I had to figure out issues concerning deficiency of design, manufacturing and installation; when I assisted CapitalMalls Asia in its real estate - related disputes, I had to research foreign investment regulation, restrictions and administrative approval on real estate transffor Schindler Elevator, I had to figure out issues concerning deficiency of design, manufacturing and installation; when I assisted CapitalMalls Asia in its real estate - related disputes, I had to research foreign investment regulation, restrictions and administrative approval on real estate transfer.

Here Dan Montagnani, Managing Director at Groundsure, looks at the commercial property sector and explains to Lawyer Monthly how fresh regulations could cause potential shifts in the real estate markets, but surprisingly not for the worse.

The specific regulations within these fields can have immediate relevance for the legal relationship between real estate businesses and the living situation of individual persons.

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It is almost impossible for one who has not studied commercial real estate to keep track of all the rules and regulations of real estate especially the updated ones, so for this, he approaches a competent lawyer.

Firms that offer a mixture of representation for such matters as transactional law, securities regulation, intellectual property, trade and commerce, administrative law, labor law, environmental law, real estate development law, or business taxation, should classify themselves as «Business and Corporate Law».

Stephen Terrell, a solo practitioner for seven years who graduated «a long friggin'time ago» (actually 1980) from Indiana University School of Law, spent 13 years apiece at a large firm where he handled civil litigation and a seven - person firm where his practice areas expanded to contracts, regulations, real estate, and personal injury.

The Corporate Law Society is committed to promoting the study of corporate law and to preparing its members for successful careers in practice areas such as business planning, financial services, securities regulation, real estate, and tax law.

Noseworthy's consumer protection stance continues the hard line taken by Premier Christy Clark when the Liberals became embroiled in real estate controversy for failing to provide the needed regulation framework to stop shadow - flipping by real estate agents.