The Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions (the Division) recently amended its rules that implement the Montana Mortgage Act (MMA). These changes became effective on June 12, 2021.

n a flurry of moves, TitleWave Real Estate Solutions of Jacksonville, Florida has announced a new location in Colorado, two new executive hires, and the launch of its title and search report technology.

Effective June 13, 2021, New York updated its Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney, with revisions that should significantly improve the experience for both practitioners and clients alike.

Foreclosure / Damages: Party seeking foreclosure failed to present competent, substantial evidence to prove the total amount owed on the note – Adamson v. Main Street Oaks, LLC, No. 2D19-3805 (Fla. 2d DCA Apr. 9, 2021)

Foreclosure / Continuance: Trial court erred by denying joint motion for continuance of trial, and forcing parties to try case, because the parties had settled the main issues in litigation after many hours of mediation, and neither party would suffer an injustice or prejudice as a result of the continuance – James B. Nutter & Co. v. Estate of Cosby, No. 2D19-3547 (Fla. 2d DCA Mar. 31, 2021) (reversed and remanded)

Prior to 2018, a taxpayer could generally deduct his state and local taxes for purposes of determining his federal taxable income. Beginning in 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 97-115) significantly changed these rules by generally limiting an individual’s state and local tax deduction to $10,000 per year.

Mortgage servicers can resume foreclosures on some borrowers under a set of rule changes by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau designed to help millions of struggling homeowners exiting mortgage forbearance plans.

A California Court of Appeal held that longstanding use of a landowner’s property for access and parking by residents of the adjacent lot had established a prescriptive easement. Husain v. California Pacific Bank, 61 Cal.App.5th 717 (2021).

The New York Court of Appeals (“Court”) in a May 27th Decision addressed issues associated with the application of a Town’s zoning law to the expansion of a sand and gravel mine. See In the Matter of Town of Southampton, et al. v. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, et al., 2021 NY Slip Op 03351.

On June 17, 2021, the Illinois Supreme Court issued an opinion resolving a split in the appellate courts on whether or not a summons can be properly served in Cook County, Illinois by someone other than a Cook County Sheriff if the case is not one that was filed in Cook County.

The Community Titles Act 2018 (WA) (CT Act) was assented to on 19 November 2018. The majority of the CT Act is yet not “in force” but we expect it soon will be following the commencement on 18 June 2021 of the Community Titles Regulations 2021 (WA).

Mechanic’s lien claims, unlike other actions, are created by statute and, as a result, Pennsylvania courts require strict compliance with the statutory requirements to perfect the lien or risk the dismissal of the claim.

The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (the Board of Trustees) is vested with title to all land lying under navigable waters within the State of Florida, which land is known as sovereignty submerged lands.

In Grove v. Lutz, 2021 Pa. Super. 1, (2021), the Pennsylvania Superior Court concluded that a property owner who had previously sold a parcel of real property was not entitled to collect any rents arising from the subsequent renewal of a cellular tower lease on that property.

In a 6-3 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, __ U.S. __ (2021) (Case No. 20-107), the Supreme Court issued a major property rights decision in favor of landowners in a case addressing California labor union organizing laws that allow union organizers “access” to agricultural employees on employers’ private property.

In this episode of Digging Into Land Use Law, Nossaman Real Estate partners Simon Adams and Karla MacCary get down and dirty and into the weeds of the rights of land owners that are impacted by easements.

The process known as “quieting title” is necessary when the ownership of a parcel of land is in doubt.

The importance of Land Titles cannot be over emphasized. People who have taken it for granted have either lost a lot of money or found themselves embroiled in unnecessary litigation.

With the purchase of land at the corner of county roads 300 West and 600 South in Grant County, Charo Boyd and her family have reclaimed a part of their legacy. Until about two years ago, Boyd’s family never knew the land belonged to them.

In the middle of Elder Abuse Prevention Month, three arrests have been made in connection to the real estate fraud scheme that targeted a West Grove native earlier this year, prompting commitments from elected officials to do more to protect seniors.

A Washington state notary public, showed up at the park and shook hands across the border with an American couple living in Canada. She stamped documents allowing them to refinance the mortgage on a house they own in the United States.

So we invite you to dive in and check out all 12 of these swoon-worthy floating homes up for sale right now. Bobbing in the blue waters off in the Pacific Northwest with a couple of choice picks back East, these beauties are ready for fun in the sun.

As USA TODAY reports, we now have a new phrase to add to the list of most iconic misspellings of all time: corn teen, a valiant attempt to produce the word quarantine

 A piece of land in Toronto with nothing on it but grass and dirt has hit the market for nearly $1 million.

A neighbourly dispute over a tree between two drives turned into a "war" when one homeowner cut the intrusive evergreen in half.