Zillow Flex class-action complaint now includes RICO allegations
A class-action complaint against Zillow over its Flex referral program has been expanded to include more plaintiffs, defendants and claims, including racketeering allegations
by Marian McPherson Nov 19
Pulte's role in mortgage fraud indictment under scrutiny
Attorneys for New York Attorney General Letitia James say FHFA Director Bill Pulte and 3 other Trump administration officials engaged in 'outrageous conduct' to obtain baseless indictment
by Matt Carter Nov 19
Zillow says CoStar uses litigation 'playbook' to 'attack' competitors
In a motion to transfer the copyright infringement lawsuit from New York to Washington, Zillow criticized CoStar's legal tactics and its numerous press releases regarding ongoing cases
Letitia James pleads not guilty, seeks dismissal of fraud case
James' attorneys will argue that she is a victim of vindictive prosecution and that Lindsey Halligan, the lone U.S. attorney who signed her indictment, was appointed illegally
by Matt Carter Oct 24
US government shutdown impacts to real estate
The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown's 3rd week
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17
LoanDepot revamps leadership as it fights steering allegations
Since returning in July as CEO of the company he founded, Anthony Hsieh has cleaned house, hiring or promoting 10 executives who can help take loanDepot 'back to our roots'
by Matt Carter Oct 14
Feds charge Trump nemesis Letitia James with bank fraud
James calls allegations over $109,600 mortgage baseless retribution and a 'continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system'
by Matt Carter Oct 9
Marketing overload: How to cut the clutter and reclaim your time
Agents don’t need more tools, says new contributor Remington Rand. They need better workflows. Cut through the noise, focus on your strengths and let AI handle the busywork
by Remington Rand Oct 6
Attorneys general pile onto Zillow-Redfin following FTC rental suit
Just one day after the FTC sued over the $100M agreement between the 2 portal giants, a group of attorneys general from across the country filed its own lawsuit to block the deal
by Taylor Anderson Oct 1
Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit
Amid an ongoing legal battle over listing photos, Zillow alleged that CoStar was attempting 'to weaponize copyright litigation for competitive pressure'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
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
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank's board while she challenges the Trump administration's move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations
by Matt Carter Sep 18
Drunken gunman, new legal filing, Roseanne Barr: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 5
U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, who is heading up the Trump administration's investigations of alleged mortgage fraud by political opponents, at a May 13 press conference.
Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Trump vs. Fed, Taylor Swift, your referral blueprint: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 29