Legal/Regulation: Page 107
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Toll Brothers founder calls plan to ease down payment requirement 'dumb'
Execs from Pulte and Ryland said the new rules could spur home buying.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Mortgage down payments could drop as low as 3%
New federal rules are expected to make it easier for homeowners to qualify for loans.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
NC considers laws to stop construction companies from misclassifying employees
Claiming workers are ‘independent contractors’ shorts state and federal tax coffers, a recent investigation revealed.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
It's getting more expensive to build affordable houses
Neighborhood opposition and city requirements can escalate expenditures.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Colorado city says 'no' to construction-defects law
A measure in Lakewood, CO, gives builders the right to repair problems before legal action is allowed.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Builders put Florida beach house on wrong lot
Keystone Homes is negotiating with property owners with the hope the home can stay where it is.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Elderly homeowners sue Shea Homes for third time over water intrusion
Their complaint alleges the home builder knew about the problems but did not reveal them.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014 -
Boston's mayor proposes 1% property tax increase to help build affordable housing
Developers will pick up part of the tab by paying higher fines and fees.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Construction lawyers are busy as industry activity increases
Attorneys are handling more cases involving defects, warranties, and change orders.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Seattle City Council limits developers from building apartments smaller than 220 square feet
Micro-apartments appeal to the young, low-income college grads who are flocking to the city.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Former Fed chair can't refinance his rowhouse
Ben Bernanke calls tight credit standards ‘excessive.’
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Does the end of foreclosure financing program signal a healthier market?
Fannie Mae’s HomePath made quick loans with low down payments to buyers of REO properties.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 6, 2014 -
U.S. Supreme Court to hear housing bias case
The issue at hand is ‘disparate impact,’ which has led to fines for unintentional discrimination.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Home prices could tick upward, if Realtor predictions pan out
Less optimistic than home builders, NAR members look to 3.5% growth over the next year.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Housing finance experts hope new AG will ease mortgage lending requirements
Analysts doubt Eric Holder’s replacement will stop forced buybacks and government lawsuits against banks.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 27, 2014 -
Construction workers place bricks in swastika pattern on German sidewalk
Laborers said the configuration was coincidental, and the city removed the Nazi symbol.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Want an energy-efficient building? Use walls made of hemp
More states could follow Colorado’s lead and make harvesting legal for ‘hempcrete’ ingredient.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 23, 2014 -
NY to require notification of wood roof trusses in construction and renovations
Firefighters and first responders have said the trusses pose a hazard during a building fire.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Return of subprime mortgages could end 'lending drought'
New York Times column calls for an easing of federal requirements
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Yearlong investigation uncovers rampant worker misclassification
Tax fraud and mistreatment of employees in the construction industry are among the findings in report.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 18, 2014 -
New HUD secretary promises easier access to credit
Julian Castro calls on Congress to reform the housing finance system.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 16, 2014 -
CT construction firm must pay $15.8 million after work-zone car accident
A Pennsylvania woman injured in the crash claims the company should have taken precautions.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Ban on rush-hour road construction costs L.A. $20 million a year
Crews have to stop work from 6 to 9 a.m. and again after 3:30 p.m.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Duke Energy to build 3 solar power facilities as part of $500 million plan
Regulators are requiring the nation’s largest electric utility to rely more on renewable energy.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Hilltop house loses permit as neighbors fear it destabilizes slope
The city may reconsider after the 30,000-square-foot home’s owner provides more information.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 15, 2014
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