To Arbitrate Or Not To Arbitrate, That Is The Question The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a new rule that would ensure consumers to bring class-action lawsuits against banks instead of being forced into private arbitration. This rule has been years in the making. It would not ban all arbitrations just those that block […]
The Rentals Are Just Growing Is it just my imagination or did the huge companies that gobbled up all the single family foreclosures and turned them into rentals have not sold very many? Sure seems like that to me. Remember the vast number of all cash offers? Where are all these mystery houses? The buyers […]
What Is A Good Legitimate Source Of Information? I am amazed how many people I encounter who do not know some basic important facts about Real Estate Law. Well, one might be the Bureau of Real Estate, a Bureau of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. According to their website this agency exists to serve […]
When I Was A Child In Central Wisconsin Many relatives would say at bedtime, “Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite.” That was not a good thing to be thinking about when you are in bed. Also, they said other times, “If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my Soul […]
Many Intelligent Citizens Purchased Rental Houses Or Other Rental Properties At The Right Time In The Chaos Or Downturn. They now have some good amounts of equity. They can continue getting more inflation and operation monies, or they could consider selling. Selling could bring on some tax problems, because the famous $250K/$500K Exclusion of Gain […]
There are Many People Who Should Consider Becoming a REAL ESTATE LICENSEE; Yes I am Looking at You Millennials looking for an opportunity for a position with high possible upsides where they are no a desk in a little cubicle. Anyone who wants a career change and can start without a lot of expense. A […]
If You Are Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast: This is the title of a new documentary on HBO that I can definitely recommend with the greatest of recommendations. I had gone many months without seeing anything of value, but in the last two months I have recommended the movie, GET OUT, and then the […]
Shortly After Donald Trump Assumed The Duties Of President: He ordered Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin to prepare three reports on the financial regulations in the U.S. and then dismantle the Dodd-Frank Act and other strict Banking Regulations. The first report of 150 pages was released on June 12 and discussed the Dodd-Frank Act. The report […]
From An IRS Announcement In June 2017: The Internal Revenue Service began a new private collection program of certain overdue federal tax debts selecting four contractors to implement it. A bill passed by Congress in December 2015 requires IRS to use these agencies. The contractors must follow the consumer protections of the Fair Debt Collection […]
HBO Hits Another Winner For Me Last newsletter I mentioned that DJ and I loved the movie, “Get Out”. This time I want to mention an HBO special, “Wizard of Lies” starring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer. You all know the story and the ending, but it is really worth watching if Business movies […]
