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Category: Legal Issues

Oregon Bans Love Letters. Is Washington next?

The Oregon legislature has just passed a bill requiring listing agents to reject “Love Letters” from prospective buyers. The new law, which doesn’t go into effect until January 2022, prohibits “any communication other than customary documents from a homebuyer, including photographs.” Often these letters contain details that disclose personal details that include protected class information. …

5 Things Buyers Should Know About Seller Disclosure Statements

What is a Seller Disclosure Statement? Seller Disclosure Statements (often called Form 17 in the State of Washington) are the buyer’s opportunity to learn as much as they can about the property and the seller’s experience in it. Potential seller disclosures range from knowledge of leaky roofs to work done without the benefit of a …

Buyers Making Offers on Multiple Homes at Once

Buyer’s are being advised by unscrupulous brokers and mortgage lenders to go ahead and write several offers at the same time on several different homes in the hope of getting one accepted. Let’s face it, the market is extremely active and many buyers are not getting their offers accepted, even though they are making very …