A Florida landlord is requiring vaccines for tenants. Is that legal?
The landlord operates approximately 1,200 rental units but will require vaccines for anyone wanting to move in or renew a lease. The situation could serve as a test case
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 16
NAR vs. DOJ: A timeline of the battle as it stretches into 4th year
An analysis of the association's petition offers a step-by-step timeline of the events leading up to the DOJ's launch of a new investigation of NAR rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 16
Regulators loosen reins on Fannie and Freddie
Biden administration suspends limits on mortgages secured by second homes and investment properties
by Matt Carter Sep 15
DOJ quietly resumed NAR probe days after settlement withdrawal
In a 418-page petition filed Monday, NAR contends the antitrust regulator swiftly reopened its investigation into Clear Cooperation Policy and buyer broker commissions in July
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 15
HUD homes more likely to be in floodplains: Report
HUD is not required to disclose flood risk to would-be homebuyers, most of whom didn't learn that the home was located in a flood zone until they were told by their lender
by Matt Carter Sep 13
NAR fights back against DOJ efforts to withdraw antitrust settlement
The trade group accused the Justice Department of reneging on a binding agreement. NAR also said it had already begun implementing policies based on its DOJ settlement
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
Wells Fargo fined over mortgage loan modification practices
Wells Fargo has agreed to pay a $250M fine after an investigation by federal banking regulators found fault with its practices for helping homeowners with mortgage problems
by Matt Carter Sep 13
Why Lower.com is about much more than mortgage rates
There's a backstory to Lower that helps explain why the company believes it can now position itself as not just a lender, but 'Everything for your home, for Lower'
by Matt Carter Sep 8
Fannie and Freddie must submit equitable housing finance plans
Plans are intended as roadmap for reducing racial, ethnic homeownership gap over the next 3 years
by Matt Carter Sep 7
Unlicensed mortgage broker siphoned off $4.74M in refi proceeds
CoreLogic sees heightened risk of mortgage fraud due to shift to purchase loans
by Matt Carter Sep 7
Individuals to get better shot at buying foreclosed homes
Biden administration to give owner occupants, nonprofits more opportunities to buy homes before they're snatched up by large investors
by Matt Carter Sep 1
Regulators probe 'education fraud scheme' by loan originators
California is leading a multi-state regulatory task force investigating a company suspected of allowing mortgage loan originators to skirt their pre-licensing and continuing education coursework requirements
by Matt Carter Aug 31
NAR President to Realtors: Wear masks, social distance
Charlie Oppler urged both NAR members and their clients to be diligent regarding the virus and indicated he was encouraged by growing vaccination rates
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 27
Supreme Court shoots down latest eviction moratorium
Six justices called the CDC's claim of authority 'unprecedented' and indicated that if an eviction moratorium were to continue it would have to come from lawmakers, not the Biden Administration
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 27
Mortgage lender offers $500 discount to applicants who get COVID vaccine
Neat Loans: Some companies are requiring vaccination, and 'employment status is critical'
by Matt Carter Aug 25
Viral Reddit thread places HOAs in the doghouse
One owner's battle with her homeowner's association over her pets went viral on Monday. Here's what a pet-loving broker has to say about finding the best place for a furry friend
by Marian McPherson Aug 24