LA group protests Ellis Act evictions
The LA Tenants Union is leading the charge against gentrification
by Deidre Woollard Nov 9
CoreLogic reports cooling in mortgage fraud risk in San Francisco
Jumbo mortgages are among those reports as the most frequently met with fraud.
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 6
A pirate flag to symbolize real estate strategies that died.
The most common scenario of concern involves lenders renting space within a real estate office
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 Nov 3
New mortgage disclosures take effect
What the experts are saying
by Octavio Nuiry Oct 29
VRM University launches online diversity assessment toolkit
Diversity & Inclusion Self-Assessment Tool Kit helps government agencies and financial services companies comply with Dodd-Frank’s workplace diversity requirements
by Amy Tankersley Oct 23
Is a fraud alert or security freeze better after a data breach?
The T-Mobile and Experian hacking left questions for consumers
by Nabil Captan Oct 22
10 reasons negative interest rates are even worse than artificially low interest rates
Digital mortgages could be key to survival in post-TRID world
After 15-year struggle for emortgage adoption, are companies finally ready to embrace electronic technology in the mortgage process?
by Amy Tankersley Oct 19
How to make use of local real estate records
Maps, permits and research professionals can give you the complete picture of a property
by Hattie James Oct 19
CFPB
Some feel the bureau’s interpretation of RESPA is overly broad, while others say key questions remain unanswered
by Amy Tankersley Oct 16
Understanding the change from HUD-1 to the new Closing Disclosure
The new Closing Disclosure will remove a lot of the buyer's anxiety from the home-buying process
What you should know about transgender housing rights
Federal and state laws protect the trans community, but discrimination persists
by Inman Oct 8
House passes TRID ‘hold harmless’ bill
The bill now awaits approval by the Senate — but a Presidential veto is likely
by Amy Tankersley Oct 8
10 questions you should ask lenders regarding TRID
Know that to ask and what to expect
by Bill Risser Oct 6
Trick or TRID
Don't be frightened by the new rules for mortgages
by Sue Benson Oct 6