Legal Corner

Joel Grayson,

an attorney licensed since 1971 and EMAR’s legal counsel, is a recognized authority in real estate law, litigation, a published author, and has been a frequent lecturer and continuing education instructor and mediator to the real estate industry, as well as a contributor to newspapers, television and radio. Mr. Grayson practices in Oregon and Washington. is a member of the firm’s real estate and litigation group, and participates in continuing education instruction to brokers.

Janet L. Grayson,

is a member of the firm’s real estate and litigation group, participates in continuing education instruction to brokers, and is a published author.

Maylie & Grayson

is a full service law firm providing representation to real estate brokerages, licensees, Realtor® associations, developers, builders, lenders and investors, providing services in all aspects of real estate including transaction review, land use planning, licensing, mediation, arbitration and court matters throughout Oregon and Washington.

© Maylie & Grayson 2012

New Legislation that Impacts Licensees

	Recent Articles by Joel Grayson and Janet Grayson
	Feds Help Distressed Homeowners
	Top Risk Reduction Lessons of 2009
	Short Sales v. Foreclosures: How the Differences May Impact Your Clients
	Foreclosure and Loan Modification Scams
	New Construction Warranties: Myth Becomes Reality
	Avoiding Antitrust Violations
	2008: Year In Review
	Advertising of Investments by Brokers
	What if the buyer doesn�t qualify? Alternatives to Conventional Financing
	American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
	Inspection Contingencies and Requested Repairs
	Washington Distressed Home Consulting
	Listing Distressed Properties
	New Law Regulates Foreclosure Consultants
	Consumer Identity Theft Legislation Impacting the Real Estate Industry
	Protecting Your Commission in a Short Sale
	Short Sales Update
	Ballot Measure 49
	Change is on the Horizon
	Disputes and Unhappy Clients
	To Trust or Not to Trust?
	Legislative Update
	Benefit from the Experience of Others
	Short Sales Alert
	The Complexities of Condo Transactions
	Paying the Price for Crossing City Lines
	You Ask, We Answer – Common Legal Questions
	2007: New Forms for a New Year
	Disclosing Prior Inspections
	Have You Had Your Annual Checkup?
	Advertising: Are you Violating Fair Housing Laws?
	Operating Outside of Your Expertise
	Rules Find a Permanent Home
	Are You Committing Lender Fraud?
	Selling Your Own Property
	RESPA: How to Save Money and Stay Out of Jail
	How to Avoid Being Caught in the Middle
	Avoiding Common Licensing Violations