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Last Updated Thursday, September 2

Rhode Island Legislative Bulletin - Recently Enacted Legislation of Interest to Real Estate Practitioners

Posted September 1

FHA Delays Effective Date for New Mortgage Insurance Premiums

Fannie Mae Announcement Prohibits Servicers from Specifying Vendors

Posted August 10

Congress Passes HR 5872 and HR 5981, Increasing FHA's Multifamily Commitment Authority and Allowing FHA to Raise Annual Insurance Premiums

VA Releases Guidance on Itemization of Credits and Title Charges

Posted August 9th

Rhode Island Practice Note - Why An Owner Policy?

Posted August 5th

Federal Reserve Board Adjusts Loan Fee Amounts that Trigger HOEPA Loan Protections – Additional Disclosures Required

President Obama Signs H.R. 4173, Designed to Restore American Financial Stability

Connecticut Court Reporter - Easements (Alligood v. LaSaracina); Restrictions (Alligood v. LaSaracina)

Recent Postings...

Recent Postings of Regional Interest...

August 4	The Office of RESPA and Interstate Land Sales Issues the First Edition of Its New "RESPA Roundup"
August 4	New Health Care Law Imposes a 3.8 Percent Tax on a Small Number of Home Sales
July 1	Congress Extends FEMA’s Authority to Issue Flood Insurance Policies
July 1	Congress Extends Closing Deadline for the Homebuyer Tax Credit Program - President Obama Expected to Sign the Legislation
June 9	Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Announces Revisions to Its Affordable Housing Program
June 9	Press Release - Louis Chinappi Named Industry Relations Manager at CATIC
June 3	FEMA Guidance Addresses Lapse in Flood Insurance Authorization