HUD rule aims to put the ‘fair’ back into Fair Housing Act
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule will cull data about some areas where segregation and integration remain a problem 4 decades after act’s passage
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
NotaryCam seizes opportunity to offer global, remote closings
Company’s webcam notary service finally catches real estate closings up to technology
by Amy Tankersley Jul 21
Beverly Hills Realtors fight for the right to post open house signage
City's sign ordinance has strict guidelines, but some Realtors and residents think it's hindering sales
by Kimberly Manning Jul 21
Labor Department clarifies distinction between employees and contractors
6 significant factors determine how the employee-employer relationship should work
by Kimberly Manning Jul 21
Chicago's 9 percent cloud tax will include real estate listings, prices
Other states like Vermont have tried to put a tax on the intangible cloud, but the Windy City is giving it a shot
by Kimberly Manning Jul 20
Could Antonakes' resignation be sign of change to come at CFPB?
CFPB deputy director steps down to tend to family matters, leaving behind a bureau embroiled in congressional criticism
by Amy Tankersley Jul 17
Are your advertising agreements setting off red flags at the CFPB?
MyLodgeTax handles licensing and registration to keep property owners compliant
Chicagoans looking to rent out their homes for Lollapalooza can act fast to get appropriate licensing for fast-approaching event
by Kimberly Manning Jul 14
Real estate agents and brokers ponder real-world application of TRID
Agents and brokers tell CFPB they support moving implementation deadline but still have concerns about disclosure timing requirements and software issues
by Amy Tankersley Jul 10
Ocean City proposes controversial ban on vacation rentals that could put local housing market in jeopardy
Local officials want to separate locals from tourists and limit rentals to a minimum 1-year lease
by Kimberly Manning Jul 10
HUD announces new rule to strengthen fair housing practices
After Supreme Court ruling in favor of disparate impact over fair housing, HUD aims to make it easier to create diverse communities
by Kimberly Manning Jul 9
San Francisco officials receive nearly 16,000 signatures in effort to strictly regulate short-term rentals
City voters are speaking loudly on potential harsher limitations and regulations
by Kimberly Manning Jul 8
NAR pushes CFPB to clear up muddy compliance issues heading into TRID
In comment letter regarding new effective date, trade group seeks formal trial implementation period, clarification of other aspects of closing process
by Amy Tankersley Jul 8
What you need to know before the Oct. 3 TRID changes
The forms, possible waiting periods and new roles all laid out for you
by Jeff Gould Jun 30
Do mortgage loan servicers need stricter regulatory oversight?
White paper calls for operational, capital and liquidity requirements for loan servicers
by Amy Tankersley Jun 29
Occupancy fraud poses threat to mortgage lenders, real estate agents and buyers alike
LexisNexis report highlights spike in mortgage applications misrepresented as first-residence loans
by Amy Tankersley Jun 29