A U.S. district judge agreed these letters can lead to discrimination, but said the state law goes too far in restricting free speech
When your buyers and sellers ask questions that may potentially violate fair housing, here’s how to answer them honestly and ethically
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Instead of better policy or procedure, we’re adding more agents to the mix, with some often not understanding the ins and outs of contracts. That leads to massive headaches for clients
Bahrain-based investment firm, Arcapita Group Holdings, is the new owner of Nationwide Property and Appraisal Services, the second-largest independent AMC in the United States
Regulators say education provider Real Estate Educational Services helped originators skirt annual continuing education requirements
State regulator doesn't allow home insurance companies to set rates based on estimated future losses from climate change risks
Listing agents in Oregon now have to comply with a new ban on homebuyer love letters in the state. However, a lawsuit by the libertarian Pacific Legal Foundation seeks to undo it
Climate change is seen as 'an emerging and increasing threat to US financial stability,' according to guidance issued by the Federal Housing Finance Agency
The former employer of the California marketing representative, First American Title, agreed to pay $1.185M in fines and costs to settle inducement allegations
The rise of Power Buying, regulatory battles, Fed tapering and big acquisitions rattled lending decisions and homebuyer game plans during a momentous year for the mortgage industry
As more states allow RON, California and North Carolina are among notable holdouts
Redfin, Trulia and realtor.com have all vowed to not use crime data going forward. The companies' stands are now prompting a debate in the industry
The New York City Council refused to vote on Fair Chance for Housing Act, which would prevent landlords from denying tenants based on their criminal records. The bill may go back up for a vote in 2022
Questions about the future of the mortgage giants remain, but lending industry welcomes veteran regulator to lead FHFA
The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage
Redwood Trust, which issues 'jumbo' loans that are off limits to Fannie and Freddie, said in a new critique that costlier markets are better served by private lenders