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NAR's president also said in a new podcast interview that homeseller-plaintiffs insisted during negotiations that the largest brokerages be left out of NAR's landmark settlement.

As part of its defense in an appraisal bias lawsuit, Rocket claims the government is requiring lenders to grant appraisers independence, and then holding them liable if those appraisers engage in discrimination.

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National mortgage lender Rocket Mortgage, a part of Rocket Companies, filed suit in Federal District Court Dec. 5 against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to correct conflicts between the government’s regulations requiring appraiser independence and its enforcement actions seeking to hold lenders liable for the conduct of independent licensed appraisers. Rocket…

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Housing Market Predictions: What Homebuyers and Sellers Should Know  Business Insider

When it comes to social media planning, some agents may feel overwhelmed, or even intimidated, before they even start. But, just like any other real estate business task like cold calling, door knocking or email marketing, having a routine and sticking to a well thought out plan can help turn this daunting task into one…

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Above, Brant Morwald In just a few short years, Brant Morwald has had more global business interactions, and gleaned more cultural insights, than most executives experience in decades. That’s certainly a major reason he was chosen to lead Constellation1 as president at age 31. As he readily admits, his journey has been a combination of…

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Above, Brant Morwald In just a few short years, Brant Morwald has had more global business interactions, and gleaned more cultural insights, than most executives experience in decades. That’s certainly a major reason he was chosen to lead Constellation1 as president at age 31. As he readily admits, his journey has been a combination of…

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Property Highlights: Location: Los Angeles, California Listing Price: $865,000 Features: Luxury condo with one bedroom and one bathroom. Added Appeal: Private patio with lush landscaping, dedicated garage space and just minutes from popular dining and shopping spots in Beachwood and Franklin Village, with easy access to Hollywood, Los Feliz and more. Amid the elusive allure…

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During a video hearing held this week related to discovery in the Acevedo v. eXp sexual assault case, a judge heard arguments to decide whether or not to grant a protective order that would prevent a forensic examination of eXp Founder & Chairman Glenn Sanford’s cell phone, with the defense arguing that the plaintiff’s request…

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655 Union Street is making an effort to appeal to younger dual-income, no-kids couples — colloquially known as "DINKs" — with an array of amenities for more mature residents.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.69% this week, down from last week’s average of 6.81% and falling to its lowest level in over a month, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, released Thursday. “Despite just a modest drop in rates, consumers clearly have responded as purchase demand has…

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The company's request to pause one case while cutting a deal in another was just denied. The denial highlights a controversy over a settlement method known as a "reverse auction."

The growth in mortgages issued showed a second consecutive quarter gain, a pattern not observed for three years, according to the latest loan origination report from ATTOM Data.  The latest report shows that in the third quarter of 2024, 1.67 million mortgages were issued, a 1.9% increase both quarterly and year-over-year. Despite this increase in…

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Remo Badertscher: «Beyond US Tech – Real Estate Gains»  finews.asia

Mark Cuban: This will 'be the No. 1 housing affordability issue' in the U.S.—Florida especially will have 'huge problems'  MSN

The day after Compass announced its acquisition of Christie's International Real Estate and @properties, Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California owner Aaron Kirman said his brand will be unchanged.

16 large US cities where home prices are expected to soar as sales roar back to life  Business Insider

Mortgage rates are heading lower — is this a good time to buy a house?  Yahoo Finance

In the spring, he sold another Aspen mansion for $110 million, making a substantial profit after purchasing the property for $72.5 million in 2021. In September, he acquired Jack Nicholson's former estate for $59.75 million in an off-market deal.