Archive for 'Governmental Affairs'

Freddie Mac Amends Short Sale Affidavit

Freddie Mac Amends Short Sale Affidavit

Released November 23, 2011 At NAR’s request, the affidavit that Freddie Mac requires servicers to obtain to help curb fraud in short sale transactions has been changed to reduce practitioners’ unreasonable exposure to liability. NAR members had [...]

Wilmington City Council Adopts New Parking Fees for 2012

Wilmington City Council Adopts New Parking Fees for 2012

Last night, the City Council approved several changes to parking fees that would go into effect the first of the year (2012). Those changes are: To begin collecting fees in city decks 24 hours a day, seven [...]

Podcast: Hurricane Irene Highlights Importance of NFIP

Podcast: Hurricane Irene Highlights Importance of NFIP

2011 NAR President Ron Phipps discusses how the effects of Hurricane Irene should remind all REALTORS® that flooding happens everywhere, which is why REALTORS® should take action to urge their Senators to reauthorize the National Flood [...]

Invest in RPAC: Help Region 2 Bring Home the Miss RPAC Title

As a REALTOR®, you understand the benefit of being a strong advocate for private property rights. One of the most important issues we are facing is the removal of the Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID) available during [...]