News

September 2009 Issue

Top Stories

• Doing it the Wisconsin WAY
  Wisconsin’s always been progressive, and the latest effort to improve and advance conditions in the state is the Wisconsin Way project – a major initiative designed to revolutionize the way we tax, spend and invest in Wisconsin.

• Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act Protects Consumers but May Delay Closings
  New loan disclosure requirements allow consumers to make informed choices about mortgage loans. But read how and why they may result in delays in closing.

• Buyer Barred from Claim of Misrepresentation in as-is Purchase
  With more and more real estate transactions involving short sales and foreclosed and bank-owned properties, more contracts are including “as-is” clauses. Here’s what you need to know.

• Finding Property Contamination Before it Finds You
  You’ve found the perfect property for your client – but is it environmentally contaminated? The DNR has some helpful tools and resources you should know about.