Real estate opportunists in several states in the Midwest are using a loophole in “quiet title” laws to seize control of people’s homes, mostly targeting immigrants, Iowa Public Radio reports. In one case, a 72-year-old immigrant, originally from Mexico, says when she returned to her home of more than 20 years in Marshalltown, Iowa, she …
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Nov 13
SentriLock Sues Competitor, Alleging Patent Infringement
SentriLock, a real estate lockbox company backed by the National Association of REALTORS®, has filed a lawsuit against its competitor Supra, alleging patent infringement related to its lockbox technology. SentriLock alleges Supra’s parent company, Carrier Global, of knowingly copying its technology and repeatedly warned Supra of the infringement. In a statement released Tuesday, SentriLock stated that it filed the lawsuit to …
Nov 13
Delco / Broomall Home – 2999 Pennview Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008
2999 Pennview Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008 Listing courtesy of Bobby Small – Compass RE $525,000 Est. Mortgage $3,788/mo*5 Beds4 Baths2058 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 2999 Pennview Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008 Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own an affordable and expanded 5 bedroom colonial in Marple Newtown School …
Nov 10
Black Owners Say Homes Unfairly Appraised
Black homeowners believe appraisal discrimination is rampant, a new survey from LendingTree finds. Overall, 23% of homeowners of all races believe their home appraisal is too low. But the consumers who are most likely to feel that way are Blacks (32%) and LGBTQ+ homeowners (31%), the survey finds. Despite the fact that appraisers are prohibited …
Nov 10
Black Homeownership Remains Disparately Low
The U.S. homeownership rate has posted its highest annual rise on record, reaching 65.5% in 2020, 1.3 percentage points over the year before. Hispanic homeownership soared to a record high and is above 50% for the first time on record. However, Black homeownership continues to lag and has fallen to a lower level than it …
Nov 10
Jersey Shore Vacation Home – 840 Ocean Ave #C7, Ocean City, NJ. 08226
840 Ocean Ave #C7, Ocean City, NJ. 08226 Listing courtesy of Colleen Michaelis – BHHS FOX and ROACH-109 34th OC $164,900 Est. Mortgage $1,156/mo*Studio1 Bath Description about this home for sale at 840 Ocean Ave #C7, Ocean City, NJ. 08226 Come see this great first floor unit in a prime walkable location to beach, boardwalk, …
Nov 09
Delaware County / Delco Home – 24 New Ardmore Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008
24 New Ardmore Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008 Listing courtesy of Mike Mulholland – Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. $475,000 Est. Mortgage $3,419/mo*3 Beds3 Baths1942 Sq. ft. Description about this home for sale at 24 New Ardmore Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008 Absolutely one of Broomall’s finest! Welcome to 24 N. New Ardmore ave; a completely …
Nov 09
Federal Court Blocks ‘Love Letter’ Ban
A federal judge ruled that an Oregon law preventing buyer “love letters” is a violation of First Amendment rights. The letters have commonly been included in home offers, with buyers writing to sellers expressing their desire for a home. Last year, Oregon became the first state in the country to prevent real estate agents from …
Nov 08
Ways to Show Your Commitment to Fair Housing
The National Association of REALTORS® kicks off Fair Housing Month this week with a packed calendar of events, new resources, and policy initiatives designed to empower its 1.5 million members to help expand homeownership and support diverse, inclusive communities. “We are taking on a bold goal to narrow racial and ethnic homeownership gaps substantially,” says …
Nov 08
Jersey Shore Vacation Home – 5620 Sounds Ave #2S, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243
5620 Sounds Ave #2S, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Listing courtesy of Julietta Tocci – KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY JERSEY SHORE – AV $1,900,000 Est. Mortgage $12,299/mo*4 Beds3 Baths1656 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 5620 Sounds Ave #2S, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 A nature lovers delight, this home has unobstructed gorgeous …
Nov 07
Delco / Delaware County Home – 2505 Highland Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008
2505 Highland Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008 Listing courtesy of Rajan Abraham – VRA Realty. $679,000 Est. Mortgage $4,892/mo*5 Beds3 Baths2932 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 2505 Highland Ave, Broomall, PA. 19008 Beautiful Broomall single home. Split-level with 5 bedroom and 2.5 bath. Front door walks into foyer, with a cathedral style …
Nov 07
Avoid Fair Housing Violations in Advertising
Real estate professionals are legally obligated to uphold fair housing laws, and the language and images you use in your advertising needs to be vetted carefully. REALTORS® also have an obligation to do so under Article 10 of the Code of Ethics. “Advertisements should never indicate a preference or limitation based on a protected class, …
