A Contract is Born
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
What makes a contract a contract? Is it the legal prose, the professional typesetting, or the date across the top? I’m no lawyer, but my mentor once told me that. Read More.
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The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
What makes a contract a contract? Is it the legal prose, the professional typesetting, or the date across the top? I’m no lawyer, but my mentor once told me that. Read More.
Housing Wire
MARCH 18, 2024
million to Black Knight Servicing Technologies , concluding a five-year legal battle over allegations of trade secret theft involving two of the biggest companies in the housing industry. million in damages related to a breach of contract claim, plus interest and attorneys fees. PennyMac Financial Services has paid $158.4
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2023
An arbitrator conclusion issued last week caps a four-year legal battle over allegations of trade secret theft involving two of the biggest companies in the housing industry, Black Knight Servicing Technologies and PennyMac Financial Services. 28, an arbitrator awarded Black Knight $155.2
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
31, the Dallas-based servicer and lender said it had experienced a cybersecurity incident with an unauthorized third party accessing certain portions of its technology systems and customer data. ” Mr. Cooper is accused of negligence, breach of implied contract and unjust enrichment, among other claims.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Legal disputes. Address other important items, including relevant contact information for support professionals, such as legal counsel, insurance providers and emergency services. Embrace technology If you still rely on paper and pen, it’s time to enter the 21st century. Natural disasters. Public relations crises.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Davis’ original complaint stated that after the franchisees signed a contract, the defendants then required franchisees to adopt KWRI’s present market cap, which is the fee agents pay their market centers. On information and belief, Gary Keller has done nothing but pocket the increase technology fee for quite some time,” the complaint states.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
California-based nonbank lender loanDepot is suing former chief operations officer Tammy Richards for breach of contract and fiduciary duty, accusing her of stealing confidential information concerning the lender’s customers. loanDepot filed the lawsuit on Oct. But “instead, Richards crumbled.”
Housing Wire
MAY 1, 2024
We are advantaged primarily because we are a product and technology company first.” On the call, Barton said that Zillow’s technology has helped it earn consumer trust, putting it “in the enviable position of having a large enough audience” that comes organically.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 8, 2023
Lender Toolkit accused Celebrity Home Loans and MLD Mortgage of breach of contract. Both lenders entered into a contract with Lender Toolkit in 2021. Lender Toolkit says Celebrity owes at least $97,288 and MLD Mortgage $138,069. That’s according to separate filings made in the U.S.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In addition, the Campbell’s office also claims that the investigations found that EasyKnock “deceived consumers about market rent and engaged in bait-and-switch tactics, changing the terms of its contract at the last minute to consumers’ detriment.” Under the terms of the settlement EasyKnock must comply with all landlord-tenant laws.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
That’s despite a net loss in the last quarter of the year attributable to the resolution of a long-standing arbitration process with Black Knight regarding its servicing technology and losses in mortgage servicing rights (MSR) fair value. A legal battle impacted fourth-quarter earnings. million, compared to a gain of $92.87
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Since joining NAR in 2017, Redfin said that it has paid “more than $13 million in dues, in an effort to influence NAR to advocate for an open, technology-driven marketplace that would benefit consumers.” In leaving NAR, the brokerage said it will explore other ways to achieve those goals.
Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2022
District Court of Southern District of New York against Sprout Mortgage and Sprout Mortgage Asset Trust for fraud, breach of contract, promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment. Learn how updating your mortgage technology stack can help you get ahead in today’s unpredictable lending environment. 20, 2022, to Feb. Presented by: Polly.
Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2022
District Court of Southern District of New York against Sprout Mortgage and Sprout Mortgage Asset Trust for fraud, breach of contract, promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment. Learn how updating your mortgage technology stack can help you get ahead in today’s unpredictable lending environment. 20, 2022, to Feb. Presented by: Polly.
Housing Wire
MAY 11, 2022
A CrossCountry spokesperson told HousingWire they don’t comment on legal matters. Staying nimble in a fast-paced market with the right mortgage technology. In the rapid-fire, volatile mortgage marketplace, lenders need technologies to help them remain nimble and successfully navigate constant change.
GoForrmz
AUGUST 19, 2022
Improve communication across your campus, faculty, and students with new technologies Schools, universities, and colleges have to excel in a variety of areas. Here are some ways digital technology has been improving educational communication in and out of the classroom. — Clery Center/ADT Survey, 2021.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
The Pontiac-based wholesale lender filed two lawsuits on Wednesday in Michigan federal court accusing broker partners of breach of contract for originating mortgages to its competitors. A warranty in the addendum said that if brokers submitted loans to Rocket or Fairway, it would constitute a breach of contract.
Housing Wire
MAY 4, 2021
“And since there’s no limit to the number of documents you can execute through QuickSign, organizations can use it for sales contracts, legal or human resource documents as well.” Across every industry, there has been a COVID catalyzed and dramatic increase and reliance upon and adoption of technology,” Barton said.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 15, 2024
Lenders, Lender Technology Providers, Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs), Appraisal Software Providers, and Appraisers will need to devote time and resources to this evolution. Reports in the new standard, will be dynamic, expanding and contracting, based on the scope of work for that appraisal assignment.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
HousingWire recently sat down with Steve Meirink, executive vice president and general manager, Compliance Solutions, Wolters Kluwer’s Governance, Risk and Compliance Division, to discuss the impact of digital technology on mortgage and the future of digital lending in an era of accelerated innovation and digital transformation.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 31, 2023
According to the filing, after the franchisees signed a contract, the defendants then required franchisees to adopt KWRI’s present market cap, which is the fee agents pay their market centers. In the filings, which name Keller Williams , Keller, former KW president Josh Team, Business MAPS Ltd.
Housing Wire
MARCH 12, 2024
loanDepot greatly reduced its costs in 2023 while revenues were in free fall amid a contracting market. President and CEO Frank Martell said in a prepared statement that the company made progress last year by “significantly resetting its cost structure and making critical investments in our technology platforms and business processes.”
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Eghbal “Eddie” Saffarinia, 62, of Alexandria, Virginia, perpetrated a scheme to conceal key facts, including the extent and nature of his relationship with a “personal friend” who was the owner and CEO of an information technology company, according to court documents and evidence presented a trial.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 30, 2023
Better will also target the mortgage marketplace and white-label technology models, CEO Vish Garg said in a previous interview with HousingWire. Among the $2.1 million Better agreed to pay Meredith across two ad placement agreements, the digital lender still owes the publication company $1.86 million, Meredith alleged.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 26, 2023
And the school’s practice tests, contract workshops, and other tools are designed to ensure confidence as you begin your career. Topics include basic real estate practices & principles, real estate law, financing, brokerage, contracts, closings + more Required 30 hrs of post-licensing coursework. Includes The Adventure Guide book.
Housing Wire
MAY 27, 2022
Potter was recently promoted after serving as head of legal and capital markets and is a thought leader in the industry, regularly sharing his insights on how the industry can move forward through the power of innovation. This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Jeremy Potter, chief evangelist at Stavvy , a 2022 Tech100 Mortgage winner.
Housing Wire
JUNE 11, 2021
If the appraised value ends up matching or is higher than the contract price, the transaction can continue as planned. Should the appraisal come in lower than the contract price, the closing process may be impacted. They will also take into account any upgrades or amenities, as well as how maintained the home is.
Housing Wire
APRIL 23, 2024
For example, Texas agents can choose from the Legal Update Bundle (just the mandatory courses) or the 18-hour Bundle (mandatory courses plus electives). That’s why you must stay up to speed on the latest information, from real estate law and contracts to environmental issues like climate change. hour, all-in-one package.
Will Springer Realtor
JANUARY 3, 2023
Supreme Court decision ruled the covenants as enforceable contracts. A violation of the rules could lead to both the eviction of the new property owner and legal consequences against the seller. The post Investing Time, Technology to Correct Decades of Real Estate Wrongs appeared first on Will Springer. Martin Luther King Jr.,
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2022
When we started, the idea was to obtain exterior photos as fast as possible, at a time when Uber, Lyft and marketing technology was advancing, and anyone with a smartphone could get exterior photos,” said Tomaszewski, who worked to turn his idea into ProxyPics. A certification lightens the legal liability of bias. that afternoon.
GoForrmz
OCTOBER 10, 2023
E-SIGN Act-Compliant Electronic Signatures Whether you’re working within compliance guidelines for local or industry regulations, or want to ensure a legally binding contract with your customers and vendors, GoFormz gives you the ability to capture E-SIGN Act-compliant electronic signatures , ensuring the validity of your form data.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
When CoreLogic acquired Roostify, the digital mortgage technology company I co-founded and led for more than a decade, in February, our mission was to accelerate and simplify the home lending experience. Technology has brought greater transparency and predictability to the industry over the last 10 years.
McKissock
APRIL 3, 2022
With how quickly the crypto wave is catching on in general, this is a good time for real estate agents to study how crypto technology can potentially be used to benefit your real estate practice before it becomes a new norm — with or without you. Real Estate Smart Contracts. Marketplace Platforms. Cutting Out Middlemen.
McKissock
MAY 8, 2022
With how quickly the crypto wave is catching on in general, this is a good time for real estate agents to study how crypto technology can potentially be used to benefit your real estate practice before it becomes a new norm — with or without you. Real Estate Smart Contracts. Marketplace Platforms. Cutting Out Middlemen.
Housing Wire
MARCH 28, 2024
In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s an entire industry built upon the “what’s next” in question.
The Robert Weiler Company
MARCH 29, 2023
Also, you can sometimes obtain maintenance services at a discounted rate when the work is contracted through the property management company. Reduce legal concerns. They can also take care of legal matters such as executing and terminating lease agreements, handling security deposits, collecting late rent payment fees, and evictions.
Appraisal Today
APRIL 26, 2024
What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? Moreover, the increasing correlation between home values and neighborhood racial composition highlights how technological tools, intended to streamline processes and improve accuracy, can inadvertently exacerbate discriminatory practices. percent from 7.13 percent from 7.40
Eppraisal
JULY 28, 2023
The integration of AI technologies is revolutionizing the way people buy and sell houses, streamlining processes, enhancing decision-making, and providing new opportunities for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. Streamlined Transaction Process Buying or selling a house often involves a complex web of paperwork and legal procedures.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Merle Whitehead, who in 2016 sold his brokerage RealtyUSA to Howard Hanna Real Estate Services , “years ago, worked diligently to increase the share of buyers who were under contract to work with his agents,” says Murray. “He got up to 20% to 30%, as I recall.” ” That means cutting occupancy and operating costs.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. The good news is that this trend towards a general adoption of technology seems to be accelerating.
Housing Wire
APRIL 9, 2024
Similarly, seemingly every element of a real estate transaction demands numerous siloed service providers working simultaneously with technology and data kept in silos. Almost every state, county and municipality has its own, unique set of real estate customs, laws and regulations.
Housing Wire
MARCH 7, 2022
The NFT representing ownership of an LLC representing ownership of a house is 100% legally meaningless. Blockchain technology is probably best to record ownership interests for intangible assets associated with intellectual property rights,” Moringiello said in an interview. Meanwhile, all parties had another issue to deal with.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Culture, cutting-edge technology, marketing assistance, and training are key to succeeding as an Ohio real estate agent, so look for a brokerage that provides the agent services and resources you need to maximize reach for your clients. Once approved, you can then apply to take the state and national portions of the Ohio licensing exam. [3]
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