A vast majority of attorneys, whether in a small firm or large firm will be involved in a real estate transaction in the course of their practice. There are a great many ethical pitfalls which one may ...

The decades-long practice of property owners paying real estate commissions is being seriously challenged in courts nationwide and the legal fallout could dramatically change how much money buyers and ...

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Q: As a home investor in several states, I find the practice of real estate disclosure to be an unethical mess. In most states, disclosure is mandatory for sellers and agents, while in others, the ...

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