Judge orders eXp to turn over 'sweetheart deal' negotiation docs
Court probes 'reverse auction' allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
Manufactured homebuilder's lender draws regulatory scrutiny
Vanderbilt Mortgage, which also does business as Silverton Mortgage, is accused by CFPB of approving loans that it knew, or should have known, borrowers couldn't repay
by Matt Carter Jan 6
EXp Realty recruits The Quintin Group away from Keller Williams
Led by founder Jeff Quintin, The Quintin Group has departed Keller Williams for eXp Realty after 8 years with the Texas-based franchisor. The 15-agent team boasts a lifetime sales volume of $1B
by Marian McPherson Dec 23
CFPB tightening underwriting for PACE energy improvement loans
PACE lenders object to rule requiring them to evaluate borrowers' ability to repay and provide more comprehensive disclosures so homeowners can comparison shop for other financing
by Matt Carter Dec 17
mailbox, mail, mailboxes, direct mail
Using real-world examples from a variety of markets and niches, Jimmy Burgess shares ideas for creating impactful and effective direct mail marketing collateral
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 8
NAR settlement appeals add up as law professor signals new objection
University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier on Monday informed Judge Stephen Bough she would follow in the footsteps of fellow objectors who have appealed the Nov. 26 ruling
Judge lays out reasoning for NAR settlement approval
Judge Stephen R. Bough overruled all objections to the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices deals and awarded attorneys one-third of the settlement amounts as requested
NAR's commission settlement has been approved. But is it really over?
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Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions
by Tanya Monestier Nov 27
Court grants final approval to NAR's landmark settlement deal
Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 26
NAR's settlement is up for final approval. Here's why that matters
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement became an inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in memory. A judge is expected to approve the deal Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
Campaign to stop Fannie Mae title waiver pilot program resumes
Title insurers have waged a protracted PR and lobbying campaign opposing the pilot program and other title insurance alternatives endorsed by the Biden administration and consumer groups
by Matt Carter Nov 20
'Unconstitutional' court order risks NAR deal on appeal: Professor
Contracts law professor Tanya Monestier, an objector in the NAR settlement, described Judge Stephen Bough's order compelling objectors to appear in person as a 'glaring appellate issue'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
EXp punches back over criticism of 'sweetheart' commission deal
The virtual brokerage argued Tuesday that its settlement wasn't too small, and asked a court to reject attempts to force it back to the negotiating table
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Gibson commission case sees 4 more settlements
NextHome, the Keyes Company, John L. Scott Real Estate and the K Company Realty have agreed to pay a combined total of nearly $5M
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
In latest Gibson ruling, judge offers clues on fate of NAR settlement
Judge Stephen R. Bough, who ruled on Sitzer | Burnett, said Gibson deals 'provide a significant financial recovery to the Settlement Class in light of the strengths and weaknesses of the case'