Joseph Coleman
Is The National Association of Realtors (NAR) A Cartel?
28 February 2024 | 4 replies
Background:In the Class Action Complaint (linked below) the Judge accused the NAR of fixing prices and states, "For decades, home buyers across America have been unwittingly paying too much for, and receiving too little from, services offered to them by real estate agent members of NAR.Despite agent representations (which NAR permits and encourages) that such services do not cost home buyers anything, home buyers in fact pay a hefty cost for these services—namely, supracompetitive commissions at levels fixed by the Defendants, which in turn lead to higher home prices paid by buyers...as part of their membership, brokers must also agree to follow NAR’s rules, practices, and guidelines.
Jonn Vidal
NAR hit with $41B Antitrust Commission Lawsuit!?
27 February 2024 | 0 replies
Two defendants said they plan to appeal while another is considering doing so.
William W.
Alabama tax deed - deceased owner
26 February 2024 | 42 replies
Champion International Corp., 349 So.2d 15 (Alabama Supreme Court 1977)The tax collector is wrong.
Kyler Pace
Getting a property out of a Self Directed IRA
27 February 2024 | 36 replies
Hi Dmitriy, unfortunately uDirect has refused, and they have not responded to my last several emails.More bad news, my appeal was denied and the only path forward is to pay taxes, penalties and fees, or defend myself in tax court.Is there any chance you can point me to the guidelines your IRA custodian is following when you received the response:"On this a direct real estate with a liability.
Bryan N.
Collection of money without a formal eviction
26 February 2024 | 10 replies
Here, the court issues a Summons to the defendant to appear at the payment hearing.
Radhika Kapur
Property Management negligence leads to $100k in damages, what are my options?
26 February 2024 | 29 replies
The E&O carrier has a duty to defend against the claim and the policy most assuredly states that the policy holder must immediately notify the carrier of any potential known claim.
Stephanie Baron
Turning Primary Residence into first investment Property
25 February 2024 | 13 replies
The bank has first position on the loan so they will defend against any attorney trying to take the property away in a lawsuit.
Bruce Woodruff
Ok, I've got a tough one...need ideas.
26 February 2024 | 58 replies
We have social constructs to create, protect and defend a system of society.
Daniel M.
Planning a Sustainable Duplex on a $200K Budget for Positive Cash Flow – Need Your In
23 February 2024 | 3 replies
The project's primary goal is to offer comfortable and affordable living spaces while ensuring the property adheres to Pretty Good House principles and incorporates the sustainable building practices championed by experts like Joe Lstiburek and Allison Bailes.
Daniel Curtin
Rent to retirement. Good or bad?
26 February 2024 | 28 replies
I've been defending the true Turnkey industry since before you joined BiggerPockets and I take the responsibility of doing that for so long seriously.