- Benny L. Kass
- Columnist
New consumer agency proposes simplified mortgage forms
The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed rules aimed at simplifying and improving the disclosure forms required for mortgage transactions.
Doing a conservation easement without raising eyebrows at the IRS
Homeowners often consider granting a conservation easement to a charitable organization, for the purpose of obtaining some tax benefits.
Condo associations and free speech
A decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court brings condos’ ability to restrict use of signs into question.
Home buyers: Negotiate, negotiate
HOUSING COUNSEL | You have the right to bargain on all aspects of your real estate purchase.
- D.C. toughens lead-paint disclosure requirements for home sellers, landlords
- Condo associations can be liable under consumer protection law, Md. court rules
- For condo associations, help collecting dues under a novel idea from Howard
- Community associations face new ADA rules for pools
- How to avoid revocable living trust cons and other tax scams
- The mortgage ‘robo-signing’ settlement’s impact on the D.C. area
- Home in foreclosure or short sale? You may owe taxes.
- Condo smoking bans: Can boards butt in?
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