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Opinion: Foreign land ownership legislation and principles for protecting property rights

Housing Wire

Many of these laws target specific types of real estate deemed crucial to national security, such as farmland or property near military installations, while other laws apply more broadly to all types of land. Laws should mandate that authorized state agencies record relevant documents and court orders in local land records.

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MISMO searches for participants for closing initiative

Housing Wire

The Mortgage Industry Standard Maintenance Organization (MISMO) announced last week that the organization is looking for participants for an initiative focused on standardizing pre-closing title document data sets. MISMO hopes that the initiative will streamline the business process and improve the efficiency of the closing process.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

Buying land represents a pivotal investment in one's future. Unlike purchasing a ready-made home, it offers the flexibility to design and build according to personal or business needs. Each stage demands careful consideration to avoid common pitfalls and ensure the land meets your long-term objectives.

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Stavvy lands $40 million Series A for aggressive growth

Housing Wire

Stavvy, a Boston-based fintech, announced Monday that it landed a $40 million Series A funding round led by Morningside Technology Ventures. The post Stavvy lands $40 million Series A for aggressive growth appeared first on HousingWire. The funding caps a period of intense growth period for Stavvy.

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MAXEX lands equity investment, partnership to expand liquidity

Housing Wire

Digital mortgage exchange and loan aggregator MAXEX announced on Monday it closed an equity investment round and partnerships to expand liquidity amid the recent market volatility. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. ” The company also announced that it expanded its bulk- and forward-trading loan programs.

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

One area in the mortgage and real estate industry that has been evolving for nearly two decades is digital closings. Much like efforts to achieve full self-driving vehicles, the road to achieve full digital closings has been bumpy. E-mortgage volume spikes. History of ‘e’. Treasury recommends standardization.

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Payload partners with PDS to integrate SoftPro

Housing Wire

Payload, a fintech company focusing on automated payments with API architecture, on Tuesday announced a partnership with technology services provider Premier Data Services , to launch an integration with SoftPro, an escrow and closing software.