Appraisal Buzz

MAY 13, 2021

The post Quicken Loans Will Legally Become Rocket Mortgage appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Quicken Loans Will Legally Become Rocket Mortgage appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2022

The post FHFA language disclosure rule stokes fears of legal blowback appeared first on HousingWire. Both the GSEs will publish guidance to formalize the change in July 2022, per Fannie Mae’s announcement. EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with a statement from the CFPB.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 17, 2021

The post Activist Legal Names Chris Pummill President of Operations appeared first on DSNews. The post Activist Legal Names Chris Pummill President of Operations appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Non-traditional law firm specializing in mortgage defaults welcomes new head of operations with 30-plus years of experience.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 28, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the Legal and Accounting presentation of our Business Building Workshops being at Valuation Expo on September 8 th. Peter Christensen is one of the hosts within the Business Building Workshops and we’ll be getting the inside scoop on growing and understanding the legal structure of your business.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 27, 2022

Companies have long used advanced computational methods as part of their credit decision making process, but as technology evolves, … The post CFPB Warns Mortgage Industry About Legal Responsibilities in Disclosure appeared first on DSNews.

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

You might wonder, though: Is house hacking legal? If you're looking to break into real estate investing but need to figure out what it takes, consider house hacking.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Members of Five Star Institute’s Legal League 100 gathered at the Five Star Conference where they discussed the regulatory landscape, court backlogs, staffing challenges, and more. The post Top Legal Experts Address Pressing Housing Issues appeared first on DSNews.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This article addresses two legal issues relevant to the review: FHFA’s statutory authority to reduce the number of Federal Home Loan Banks, and The application of the FHLBank statutory “super lien”. This provision may be challenged by the affected FHLBank under legal process.

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Create and share eSignature documents in minutes Easily collect legally binding electronic signatures in your digital forms with eSign fields. These signatures are not legally binding and available starting at the Basic account. Ditch the messy paperwork and automate your workflow with legally binding digital forms.

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Inman

MAY 22, 2023

Julie de Pontbriand of EasyKnock and Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes have been engaged in a legal battle over a coveted greenspace behind their adjacent properties since 2021.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 1, 2021

The post Mortgage Servicing, Legal Leaders to Discuss Reg X, COVID-19 appeared first on DSNews. The post Mortgage Servicing, Legal Leaders to Discuss Reg X, COVID-19 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The brokerage, which offered homeowners cash in exchange for a 40-year right-to-list agreement, has been bogged down by lawsuits and investigations.

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Inman

APRIL 19, 2024

There's been a heapin' helpin' of new developments in the commission lawsuits. Here's how to pivot and be ready for whatever comes next.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing the company over faulty loan data. In August, Freedom was fined by the CFPB for illegal kickbacks.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday announced that it has reached a settlement with four attorneys and their company, Consumer First Legal Group , over a long-running enforcement case regarding what the bureau called a foreclosure relief scam. Consumer First Legal Group and four attorneys — Thomas G.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

District Court for the Northern District of Texas that verbal agreements are not legally binding and the case should be dismissed, according to court filings reviewed by RMD.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

NAR’s insurance policy is tapped out, and there are no funds available for REALTOR Associations and MLSs for legal defense costs,” Hahn wrote. As copycat suits continue to pile up, it is clear that this issue will not be disappearing anytime soon, and that legal costs for Realtor associations and MLSs will only increase.

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Valuation Review

MAY 1, 2023

Attorney shares legal views on appraisal bias. bias #appraiserguidance #avoidingallegations

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The PLS.com and three of the nation’s largest multiple listing services have reached a settlement agreement in their ongoing legal battle. The original lawsuit was dismissed in Feb. The PLS.com was founded in 2017 by Mauricio Umansky, David Barnes, James Harris and Christopher Dyson.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The future of real estate depends on the actions we take today in the wake of Sitzer | Burnett. Coach Darryl Davis offers advice for taking a proactive approach to whatever comes next for brokers.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 13, 2024

Bright MLS legal counsel Brian Schneider explained the ins and outs of the NAR settlement rule changes. Here’s what real estate professionals need to know.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

An action taken that is determined to be “arbitrary and capricious” would translate into “willful and unreasonable action without consideration or regard for the facts and circumstances,” according to Cornell Law School ’s Legal Information Institute.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the trade organization’s motion for a new trial, it claimed that “the previous trial resulted in a miscarriage of justice through a verdict against the weight of the evidence, an excessive damage award, and legal errors at trial.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Legal experts told HousingWire that it is rare to see the Fed offer an opinion about an ongoing legal debate, as it typically does not want viewed as an influence on court decisions. Grochulski and Wang reached this conclusion after creating and analyzing a mathematical model of home searches and purchases in the U.S. housing market.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

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.

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BiggerPockets

JULY 29, 2021

One of the more hotly debated topics on BiggerPockets is concerning the legality of wholesaling. Laws on this are state-specific, which can be scary stuff for any wholesaler. Here's what to know.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

According to the document, the award arises from “Defendants’ breaches of their employment agreements and violations of their other legal duties during their employment in Washington.” A spokesperson for CCM wrote that the company “does not comment on legal matters.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

NAR’s legal counsel approved the settlement agreement early Friday morning. The National Association of Realtors has agreed to pay $418 million in damages to settle the commission lawsuits. The story was first reported by the New York Times. It has yet to be filed in court.

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AmeriMac

AUGUST 6, 2023

When it comes to maximizing your legal strategy, leveraging litigation support services can be a game-changer. In this blog, we will dive deep into the world of litigation support and explore its key aspects and impact on legal cases. Corporate services provide expert testimony and research, saving time and resources for legal teams.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Two days after The PLS.com and three of the nation’s largest multiple listing services notified the court they had reached a settlement in their ongoing legal battle, the listing site filed a motion to dismiss the only remaining defendant, the National Association of Realtors , without prejudice. The original lawsuit was dismissed in Feb.

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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. When announcing earnings in early February, company executives commented on the legal battle. PennyMac Financial Services has paid $158.4

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Hello Divorce , a platform that provides legal assistance to couples in the process of divorce, has introduced a new service, HomeSplit, to help individuals navigate the process of dividing their home’s financial assets.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Hill — have taken legal action against the real estate brokerage by filing three separate class-action lawsuits, Inman first reported on Tuesday. They also highlight a provision added by the IALC in August, allowing KW to utilize profit-share program funds for legal defense against disputes. Moulder, David L. Bueker and Robert E.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A number of economic, legal, policy and public pressures will continue to keep fairness issues front-and-center for the foreseeable future — particularly around lending and loan default servicing. And they need to engage all board members, keep them informed, seek their guidance and make them aware of their own potential legal peril.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Keeping in compliance and satisfying the legal requirements of referrals can be a consuming process, but MLS Match really cuts down on the time and creates a win-win scenario. The platform ensures legally binding referrals and secure sharing of client’s information.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The heightened consumer protection focus from government agencies, combined with the Department of Justice’s ongoing legal feud with the National Association of Realtors and its recent involvement in the Nosalek commission lawsuit , has many in the industry expecting that the DOJ will get involved in the Sitzer/Burnett suit, and potentially others.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 4, 2023

Legislation was signed into law last Wednesday , April 29, 2023 by Governor Maura Healey to legalize remote online notarization (RON). Connecticut lawmakers passed on the vote for RON in 2022 and will be the only state in New England who hasn’t legalized remote notarization.

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