by Brian Huddleston | Aug 13, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) is a program designed to boost the economy and to get the struggling housing market moving in the right direction again. HAMP may be used to modify first and second mortgages in order to keep a distressed homeowner in...
by Brian Huddleston | Jul 10, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
The opinion in BONY v Raftogianis, contains the trial court?s detailed discussion of the assignments occurring in a securitization of loans, and the role of MERS with respect to residential loans. ?The technical ruling of this NJ Court is that, in order to commence a...
by Brian Huddleston | May 28, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes
May 31, 2010 will be the United States Memorial Day. This celebration was formerly known as Decoration Day. The yearly, Memorial Day commemorated U.S. men and women who died gallantly in the military service. ?The first Memorial Day was enacted in order to honor Union...
by Brian Huddleston | May 21, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
DIY Homeowners If you are a homeowner performing a DIY renovation, repair, or painting work in your own home, EPA’s RRP rule does not cover your project. ?However, you have the ultimate responsibility for the safety of your family or children in your care. ?If...
by Brian Huddleston | May 18, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes
1) True or False: If I buy a car and I change my mind or something goes wrong with it, I have three days to return the car. It’s the law. Answer: False. It’s one of the most common misconceptions around. The 3-day cooling off rule (both Oklahoma and...
by Brian Huddleston | Mar 2, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes
By Craig Day, The News On 6 HASKELL COUNTY — A Ten Commandments monument outside the Haskell County Courthouse will have to be moved soon. The U.S. Supreme Court refused to get involved in a dispute over the monument. That affirms a lower court ruling that the...
