New federal laws have been enacted to thwart money laundering as well as terrorism-related financing. The laws will require real estate agents to collect and validate more personal information from sellers and buyers. Proof of identification of all parties must be given before a transaction can occur.
If the client whether buyer or seller is a […]
Entries from June 2008
Canada Takes Steps to Combat Terrorism-Related Financing in Real Estate
June 25th, 2008 · No Comments
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S.B.A. Leader Vacates Position
June 18th, 2008 · No Comments
Steven C. Preston has moved on from the Small Business Association to become the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He is credited with the overhaul of the agency’s loan disaster program which was crushed from aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. His departure is unfortunate as while significant improvements have been made under his watch, there […]
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Texas Economy Thriving Despite National Slump
June 13th, 2008 · No Comments
As the national economy falters, Texans have reason to rejoice, according to state Comptroller Susan Combs.
Speaking in Beaumont this week, Combs was upbeat about the growth of the Texas economy. She said that Texas accounted for up to 37% of all new jobs created in the United States last year. Texas’ 262,000 new jobs dwarfed […]
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