Re/Max and Quicken Loans in court battle over MSA gone wrong
'First-of-its-kind' agreement crumbles in federal court cases alleging breach of contract
by Amy Tankersley Sep 27
Two "no pass" signs set across a road
State insurance division passes regulation prohibiting title insurance providers from entering into MSAs with real estate and other settlement service partners
by Amy Tankersley Aug 31
Everything you need to know about RESPA, explained
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act has been around since 1974 -- but the changes over the past few years, combined with the creation and implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), have caused some confusion in the industry. What is the act? What does it mean for agents and for consumers? Here's what you need to know about RESPA -- explained.
by Amy Tankersley Jun 7
CFPB v. PHH, explained
Why are the mortgage and real estate industries watching this case so closely?
by Amy Tankersley May 19
Supreme Court's Spokeo decision may have implications for real estate industry
Here’s how a case that has nothing to do with RESPA may impact those subject to RESPA
by Amy Tankersley May 18
The who, what, when and why of the PHH-Realogy case
Plaintiffs’ attorneys discuss latest developments in RESPA class action lawsuit
by Amy Tankersley May 9
A police car with a policeman standing in front of it.
PHH fights $109M RESPA case, telling a federal court that the bureau is an ‘unconstitutional, superexecutive agency’ with a director who ‘ran ‘roughshod over RESPA’
by Amy Tankersley Apr 21
Are you disclosing your relationship with your lender?
Let your clients know, for RESPA's sake
by Ryan Fitzgerald Apr 20
Realogy and PHH score big win in RESPA class-action lawsuit
California federal court grants companies’ motion to dismiss RESPA claims based on statute of limitations technicality, but plaintiffs vow to file amended complaint to see case through
by Amy Tankersley Apr 18
3 ways to network without leaving your desk
Don't get up -- really, you don't have to
by Lee Davenport Mar 10
12th Floor Group title 'super-alliance' battles noncompliance
The organization will offer regulatory compliance education services to brokers and agents
by Amy Tankersley Feb 29
Realogy reports $5.7B in 2015 revenue
Revenues increased 7 percent from 2014 despite transaction delays and lower sales volume
by Amy Tankersley Feb 24
Realogy and PHH move to dismiss RESPA class action lawsuit
Companies argue that plaintiffs’ claims exceed the one-year statute of limitations
by Amy Tankersley Feb 11
More trouble ahead for Realogy-PHH joint venture
Class-action RESPA lawsuit questions timing of companies’ recent amendments to strategic relationship agreement
by Amy Tankersley Jan 4
Realogy and PHH alter joint-venture terms as MSA debate heats up
Companies adjust certain provisions of their strategic relationship agreement
by Amy Tankersley Nov 13