Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations
Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents
by Taylor Anderson Jan 26
Docs offer inside peek at Compass’ war against ‘organized real estate’
‘If we had twice the market share in all of our markets, you can’t bully us anymore.’ A huge new filing sheds light on Compass’s internal strategy as it battles Zillow, NAR and the MLSs
by Taylor Anderson Jan 9
Newrez bets on AI with strategic investment in startup HomeVision
Top 5 lender and loan servicer says it's already using HomeVision's AI tech to evaluate collateral and will expand its capabilities to create an automated end-to-end underwriting platform
by Matt Carter Jan 7
This St. Louis suburb is the nation's most affordable, but with a caveat
Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies
by Marian McPherson Dec 17
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil
by Taylor Anderson Dec 17
2025 a banner year for mortgage deregulation and legislation
'We don’t just have a seat at the table,' Mortgage Bankers Association CEO Bob Broeksmit told members in Las Vegas. 'We’re near the head of the table — and we’re speaking loud and clear'
by Matt Carter Oct 20
How a government shutdown would affect real estate agents
The National Flood Insurance Program is set to lapse on Sept. 30, and federal agencies critical to processing mortgage paperwork like HUD, FHA, VA, USDA and the IRS face staff reductions
by Matt Carter Sep 25
A for-sale yard sign with Howard Hanna's new logo in front of a residential home
The Pennsylvania-headquartered family brokerage is moving into the future with a sleek new design that reflects its commitment to luxury service, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
hundred dollar bills lined up
According to two Realtor.com market reports, the Upper Midwest offers some the best deals for homebuyers — if they're willing to embrace small-town living
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
Lesson Learned: Be consumer-driven, not commission-driven
Learn how Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, agent Tim Tepes puts his investing acumen and daily discipline to work for real estate clients
by Christy Murdock Sep 10
Evergreen Home Loans hiring to serve 29 additional states
After setting up shop in 11 new states, lender's 'strategic expansion into carefully identified markets' will include 18 additional states before next year's spring homebuying season
by Matt Carter Aug 25
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
California regulators collect $1.8M fine after accusing Caliber Home Loans of overcharging nearly 5,000 borrowers for interest that accrued before their first mortgage payment was due.
by Matt Carter Aug 18
A tale of 2 housing markets as price declines spread to the West
Home prices are holding up in the Midwest and Northeast, but have come down from a year ago in more than 70% of Western markets and 40% of Southern markets
by Matt Carter Aug 11
NAR clinches another ‘3-way agreement’ victory in Pennsylvania
A judge has dismissed a Pennsylvania broker's lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors over its '3-way agreement.' This is the 3rd lawsuit NAR has won regarding the rule
by Marian McPherson Aug 4
Huddle Up: Building a real estate team with purpose
Coach Melanie Klein profiles Michala Costello and the Curated Living Team to find out how they stay connected and consistent
by Melanie Klein Jul 31