real estate M&A
Guardrails set the tone for an M&A transaction, ensuring optimal outcomes for both parties
by Mark Lukes May 8
AI politics reach housing finance as Fannie, Freddie drop Anthropic
The FHFA ordered the GSEs to drop the AI provider after a dispute over usage restrictions
by Nick Pipitone Mar 4
real estate compliance
Opinion
On the eve of reflection, choice and accountability, compliance expert Summer Goralik shares a compliance carol with the real estate industry
by Summer Goralik Dec 23
real estate kickback rules
RESPA is real estate's biggest party foul. Compliance expert Summer Goralik explains the rules
by Summer Goralik Aug 14
5 no-nonsense ways to stay out of court (and out of trouble)
According to coach Darryl Davis, keeping careful records, researching thoroughly and communicating regularly are your best bets for staying on the right side of the law
by Darryl Davis Jun 16
Here are your big ideas on how to improve fair housing: Pulse
We asked you to share your ideas for improving fair housing compliance, from political to personal and policy interventions
by Inman Apr 23
PLNs, dual agency and buyer choice: Back to the future?
Current practice changes are pushing us toward a less transparent market, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. That's bad business for both clients and real estate professionals
by Summer Goralik Apr 7
Eternal confusion: Mixed messages on amending buyer agreements
Commission lawsuit changes took effect 6 months ago, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, but uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, fueling industry confusion
by Summer Goralik Mar 4
A business woman standing next to a high-tech outline of a face to symbolizing the beginner’s guide to AI for real estate agents.
Real estate professionals would be wise to think like regulators and prioritize compliance when evaluating the potential use of AI in their business, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Mar 11
Focus on fundamentals: Clients, communication, compliance
Opinion
According to compliance expert Summer Goralik, it's time to ask important questions, adopt new business protocols and engage in different types of conversations or scripts with clients
by Summer Goralik Nov 27
The current impact and future implications of mortgage AI
AI is making mortgage lending quicker and smarter. Lender Price CEO Dawar Alimi breaks down its impact and what's to come
by Dawar Alimi Oct 5
Credit unions, banks flock to Black Knight's Empower mortgage LOS
IThink Financial, the 8th credit union to sign up for Empower since December, will use the mortgage loan origination system to provide home loans to more than 100,000 members
by Matt Carter Sep 13
Web app Quigler offers a new level of deal transparency
Opinion
Quigler uses state law and NAR Code of Ethics deal practices to manage real estate transactions and buyer and seller communications. But is it a guarantee of regulatory perfection?
by Craig C. Rowe May 8
5 ways to stay on the right side of the law
Opinion
Document and record everything: You'll be glad you did in the event of a dispute
by Summer Goralik Jan 14
LenderLive dances with Walz Group
Mortgage services provider acquires provider of regulatory compliance-focused, automated document management services for financial services industry
by Amy Tankersley Jun 1