Chicagoland MLS Dispute: Zillow, MRED, and Compass Await Court Decision
Court examines Zillow's appeal to prevent MRED from halting listing feeds, as post-hearing briefs shed light on the implications for the housing market.
Realtors criticize emphasis on trademark enforcement: Is this NAR’s priority?
NAR's trademark enforcement initiative faces criticism from members demanding clarity on lawsuits, MLS guidelines, and trust issues within the industry.
Atlantic Home Mortgage Introduces LendTrain Refinance Platform
Atlantic Home Mortgage introduces Lendtrain, providing instant 30-second refinance estimates, including wholesale rates, costs, payments, and break-even analysis.
Brokerage Success in Retention and Recruiting Depends on Pipeline Timing
Analysis reveals that agent switching risk correlates with inactivity rather than canceled listings, showing a 15.6% switch rate after 6+ months with no new listings.
Factors Influencing Current Mortgage Rate Levels
As the 10-year yield approaches 4.51%, mortgage rates linger near yearly highs, influenced by Fed officials' concerns over inflation despite declining oil prices.
Better Mortgage resolves underwriter overtime lawsuit for $7.185 million.
Better Mortgage has settled for $7.185M related to underwriter overtime claims, with $357,750 allocated for PAGA claims, highlighting compliance challenges in the industry.
Analyze Your Real Estate Listing’s Performance with an Exposure Audit
Explore strategies for managing listings that linger, focusing on documentation, comparative analysis, days on market, and establishing clear seller pricing expectations.
Finance of America extends HomeSafe Second reverse mortgage to additional markets.
Finance of America has expanded its HomeSafe Second program into four new markets, increasing availability to 18 states plus Washington, D.C., for private lenders.
Rocket Pro’s Power Play Provides Same-Day Approvals and Quick Closures
Rocket Pro enhances borrower experience by offering same-day conditional approvals and streamlined 12-business-day closings, along with pricing credits.
North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Introduces New MLS Value Proposal
NTREIS Rewards offers MLS revenue sharing to participants, incentivizing quality listings and data accuracy that boost earnings for private lenders.