Here are the top 9 legal issues real estate brokers face
Be familiar with the responsibilities surrounding the laws, and comply with them
by Drizin Lee Apr 18
The battle between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and PHH is over
The DC Court of Appeals overturned the agency's $109 million fine of PHH Mortgage Corporation, but says CFPB is constitutional.
by Marian McPherson Feb 1
Zillow sued over Zestimate display: Making sense of the dispute
Lawsuit alleges that Zillow 'concealing' home valuations for certain brokers hurts competition. Does it hold water?
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 18
Zillow posts record revenue and profit in the third quarter
Traffic to mobile apps and websites reaches new high
Another angry investor sues Zillow over co-marketing
Law firms circle the real estate giant, seeking damages for alleged federal securities law violations
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 18
Loretta Salzano and Brian Levy at the RESPRO meeting.
Two legal experts explain what the CFPB's investigation of co-marketing arrangements at a real estate giant could mean
by Amber Taufen Sep 14
Joe Welu, Mark Meyer, Lori Day and Brian Levy on the co-marketing RESPRO panel
When agents and brokers team up with settlement service providers, they need to follow the rules or risk trouble
by Amber Taufen Sep 14
Investor alleges Zillow lied about co-marketing program
Lawsuit seeks class-action status on behalf of shareholders
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 31
Zillow Group and CFPB head into settlement talks
Legal action could have a 'material impact' on the company's future operations
CFPB investigates Zillow's co-marketing program: What agents should know
How the results of this probe could affect the industry, portals and real estate professionals
by Andrea V. Brambila May 11
Zillow Group posts net $4.6M loss in Q1, ups 2017 revenue forecast
Real estate giant expects to pull in at least $1.05 billion in revenue this year
What kinds of marketing agreements can agents and brokers make with lender/title partners?
The National Association of Realtors released a list of 'do's and don'ts'
by Amber Taufen Apr 12
Agent fined $5K by Minnesota Department of Commerce for alleged title company ties
The alleged 'kickbacks' involved meals, a shared hotel room and an event for mutual clients
by Amber Taufen Mar 23
Do Zillow leads to lenders violate RESPA? CFPB mum
Portal changes language around lender ads in its co-marketing program
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 22
CFPB orders real estate brokers, lenders to pay $4M in fines
Brokers allegedly required buyers to prequalify with Prospect Mortgage, paid agent bonuses for mortgage referrals