2018 Legislative Bill Tracker
LOUISIANA REALTORS • March 29, 2018
Louisiana REALTORS® convened a group of legislative volunteers and the lobbying team for a review of over a hundred pieces of legislation filed for the 2018 regular session. Each bill is reviewed and considered by whether it impacts the real estate industry, it's practitioners, or if it impacts the property rights for Louisiana's citizens. Members may follow along as these bills move through the legislative process. Questions about any of the legislation or any concerns can be directed to Kim Callaway, Director of Legal & Governmental Affairs.
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LR will provide updates each week on the progress of each bill. Thank you to the Bill Review Team for their engagement and participation in the efforts!
Jim Harris - Harris Deville & Associates
Norman Morris & Kim Callaway - Louisiana REALTORS
Pam Testroet - 2018 President
Logan Morris - 2018 President-Elect
Evelyn Wolford - 2018 Secretary/Treasurer
Jeffrey Welsh - 2018 Legislative Division Director
Eloise Gauthier - LARPAC Chair
Tammy Esponge - Apartment Association
Herb Gomez - Greater Baton Rouge Assn of REALTORS
Kelli Walker - New Orleans Metropolitan Assn of REALTORS
Lynda Nugent Smith
Connie Kyle
Matt Ritchie
Rhonda Reap-Curiel
Janice Bolton
David Holloway
David McKey
Carole Horn
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on buying land and building a new home. This guide covers how to find land for sale, explains construction loans, and weighs the pros and cons of building a custom home. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Buying Land and Building a New Home Deeds and Titles Alternative Listing Options Navigating Multiple Offers Homeowners Associations Thank you for continuing to engage with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover property title theft.
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As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on deeds and titles. This guide covers the difference between a deed and a title, common types of deeds, and title searches and insurance. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Deeds and Titles Alternative Listing Options Navigating Multiple Offers Homeowners Associations Marketing Your Home Thank you for continuing to engage with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover buying land / constructing a new home.
