New FinCEN rules starting March 1 require reporting when residential real estate transfers to trusts or LLCs. Learn which transactions trigger filings.

How much is a real estate agent commission—and who actually pays it? These are common questions among homebuyers and sellers navigating a real estate transaction, and the answers have changed recently ...

Until recently, many attorneys had never heard of FinCEN—the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury. FinCEN was formed soon after the 1970 Bank Secrecy Act, one of Congress’ first ...

In response to illicit finance risks identified in the U.S. residential real estate sector, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced the issuance ...

A real estate closing is the final step where the culmination of the purchase agreement and all legal obligations occur. But when you show up at the closing (which is often at a title company, and ...

FinCEN’s residential real estate rule will become effective on March 1, 2026, and requires certain professionals involved in real estate closing and settlements to submit reports to FinCEN regarding ...