Win on terrorism insurance
Article Abstract:
President George W. Bush signed legislation empowering the US Treasury Department to provide a terrorism insurance backstop. The legislation calls for paying insurers 90% of claims costs after insured losses exceed set levels. The legislation is expected to stimulate real estate development, which stalled after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Publication Name: Realtor Magazine
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1522-0842
Year: 2003
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Real estate on their minds?
Article Abstract:
The designation of John Snow as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury could delay the passing of a proposed rule to define real estate brokerage and management as financial activities. The new leadership is expected to focus on stimulating the economy and coming up with rules for a new insurance program.
Publication Name: Realtor Magazine
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1522-0842
Year: 2003
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Set them straight
Article Abstract:
Clarifications about the various misconceptions associated with the real estate industry have been provided.
Publication Name: Realtor Magazine
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1522-0842
Year: 2004
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