What's the new 'geocoding tool' that the CFPB mentioned in its mortgage rule update?
The bureau's web-based tool would help reduce the geocoding 'pain point' that lenders experience
by Amber Taufen Apr 18
What kinds of marketing agreements can agents and brokers make with lender/title partners?
The National Association of Realtors released a list of 'do's and don'ts'
by Amber Taufen Apr 12
Fair Housing Act covers LGBT people, federal court rules
Decision extends fair housing sex discrimination protection on the basis of sexual stereotyping
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 12
VA home loans: A great benefit in need of a 21st-Century renovation
What happened when a listing (a condo that the seller originally purchased with a VA loan) went under contract
by E.J. Footer Apr 11
Real estate regulators crack down on individual agent, team branding
California Real Estate Commission warns agents pretending to be brokers
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 10
CFPB wins rehearing in PHH case -- what will the court do next?
CFPB's enforcement of real estate referral and marketing regulations also at core of dispute
by Amber Taufen Apr 5
Census Bureau nixes LGBT identifiers -- what's that mean for homeowners?
The Census Bureau will continue to query citizens about household composition, but not introduce sexual orientation or gender identity questions
by Amber Taufen Apr 3
Why redlining and discrimination are still real estate's problem
It's illegal, and several organizations are fighting it
by Bernice Ross Apr 3
Where are consumers feeling the pinch of the MIP-reduction-that-wasn't?
A blog post from a NAR economist breaks down which markets felt the effects
by Amber Taufen Mar 27
Could association health plans be the health care reform brokers need?
The Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017, currently in front of the Senate, would open up options
by Amber Taufen Mar 27
Agent fined $5K by Minnesota Department of Commerce for alleged title company ties
The alleged 'kickbacks' involved meals, a shared hotel room and an event for mutual clients
by Amber Taufen Mar 23
What would eliminating individual health care mandates mean for real estate agents?
Health care reform will almost certainly include a revamp of this controversial requirement
by Amber Taufen Mar 23
Courthouse pillars at an angle
A new brief filed by the DOJ urges the court to uphold the 'unconstitutional' CFPB ruling
by Amber Taufen Mar 20
Trump's 2018 budget calls for 13.2% cut to Department of Housing and Urban Development
This represents a $6.2 billion reduction from the 2017 HUD budget
by Amber Taufen Mar 16
HUD Secretary Ben Carson addresses staff for first time
Carson plans to start with a 'listening tour' to hear from citizens across the country
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Senate voted 58-41 to confirm Carson on Thursday morning
by Amber Taufen Mar 2