Steve Maye
How do I protect myself from the US Government?
2 January 2012 | 49 replies
We operate basically in a free market economy with some regulation to protect us from ourselves.
Renee Allen
The housing bubble from an appraisers view
17 January 2008 | 10 replies
In the entire equation, the appraisers are the only factor that aren't heavily regulated.
Abeer Bagul
How can an Indian citizen buy real estae in US?
21 February 2019 | 19 replies
FIRPTA only addresses some of the specific laws enacted for foreign investments in real estate, but there are newer regulations as well dealing with foreign investments.
Timothy W.
The US has 2,000 oil skimmers. Guess how many are being used in the Gulf?
5 July 2010 | 6 replies
And, my prediction is that they will attach an Oil Drilling Regulation Act to the Cap & Trade, thus making it political suicide to vote against it.Just criminal
Bryan Hancock
Why Do Agents Like Comparing Themselves To Doctors?
26 February 2011 | 28 replies
Speaking as an agent and an investor, I know that agents get taught many ways to "justify" their commission and in addition they are regulated by the state to adhere to certain standards.
Matt Williams
COVID-19 Impact Predictions to Real Estate
6 May 2020 | 4 replies
Office space: Will we see a drop in value as more companies adopt to remote work environments?
Steve K.
Purchasing property in France?
23 November 2021 | 27 replies
Happy to guide you with the rules and regulations etc.
Genny Li
Does no one replace their water heater anode rods?
2 September 2021 | 23 replies
Totally understand your point and the logic behind it, but I don't see the financial gain, or the longevity in our disposable manufacturing environment we currently live in. $150 for the furnace seems like a great deal until it's broken down.
Joe S.
Can lenders withhold sharing a copy of the appraisal?
7 September 2021 | 18 replies
If the applicant provides a waiver and the transaction is not consummated or the account is not opened, the creditor must provide these copies no later than 30 days after the creditor determines consummation will not occur or the account will not be opened.Ask your attorney if INVESTMENT property falls into this.BobTaken from12 CFR Part 1002 - Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)
Javier Sequeros
Tax advice for investing in Mexico and Tulum
24 February 2023 | 7 replies
So, provided that there is a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation between the two countries, the higher your Mexican taxes, the lower your German taxes so it's not that bad if you think about it.Bear in mind that I'm neither a tax advisor nor a lawyer.Hi Mike,Ive been out for some time but Thank you very much for your reply.Your point about possible upcoming regulations on purpose created corporations is interesting and unfortunately sounds feasible.Im going to talk with a couple of Legal advisors about it.Today Im travelling back to Europe after 8 days in Tulum.