Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 15, 2024

NFM Lending EVP and Chief Legal Officer LaTasha Waddy NFM Lending and its family of lenders has announced the promotion of LaTasha Waddy to EVP and Chief Legal Officer. The post NFM Lending Promotes New EVP and Chief Legal Officer first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Ronald Chillemi has been appointed Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Corporate Secretary of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. He will oversee the legal and compliance departments of the business in this capacity. Ron Chillemi, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Corporate Secretary of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. “We

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Inman

OCTOBER 1, 2024

After a decade leading the trade group's legal team — including through sexual harassment scandals and numerous anti-trust commission lawsuits — Johnson is leaving.

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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 Workshop being held at Valuation Expo on September 8th. 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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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Hill and Kevin Ortiz — took legal action against the real estate brokerage by filing four separate class-action lawsuits. There are now a total of five class-action lawsuits against KW challenging the company’s profit-sharing program adjustments. Earlier in March, four agents formerly affiliated with Keller Williams — Jerri L.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2024

While a non-agency, non-exclusive agreement is not a problem legally in Virginia, such an agreement must contain specific information to be in compliance with the law. The “touring agreement” we have seen does not contain all of the necessary information,” Murray wrote in an email.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

Legal and financial troubles are piling up for mortgage fintech lender LoanSnap , with the company having been recently evicted from its headquarters in Southern California. The news was previously reported this week by TechCrunch.

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Inman

OCTOBER 2, 2024

New CEO Nykia Wright told NAR's board of directors the trade group's next step will be to develop a "comprehensive" litigation strategy and size up any additional legal exposure related to its rules.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Though these policies have been put in place to avoid future antitrust lawsuits, legal experts who spoke to HousingWire said they might not be enough. But the policy may still present a legal issue, as it requires listing agents to make an offer compensation, even if that offer of compensation is in fact nothing ($0), law professors said.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) has promoted Jessica Edgerton to chief legal officer/executive vice president of industry and learning and Kate Reisinger to chief operating officer. Edgerton will now oversee the company’s legal affairs, such as regulatory compliance, trademark protection, and contract management.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

On Thursday, Louis Ronayne and Deborah Ronayne filed a complaint aiming for class-action status in the U.S.

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Inman

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The case was one of a handful of legal challenges in multiple states faced by the sale-leaseback platform that was founded in 2016.

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Appraiserblogs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The post VaCAP Supports Shane Lanham’s Legal Fight appeared on Appraisers Blogs. Shane is counter suing the accuser for defamation as this has been a very publicized story. Let’s be clear, he is not just fighting for himself, he is fighting for each and every appraiser.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

The wholesale lender said it’s offering legal support to partners in case they are sued and once again accused Rocket Mortgage of being behind the report, which the rival denies. He left in February.

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Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2024

Things are ramping up in the legal battle between Move Inc. the parent company of Realtor.com ), CoStar Group (the parent of Realtor.com rival Homes.com ), and James Kaminsky, a former Realtor.com employee who now works for Homes.com.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday announced a series of legal requirements lenders must adhere to when using artificial intelligence (AI) or “other complex models” when making decisions about the creditworthiness of borrowers.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The future of private listings and MLS integrity is at stake as a key NAR committee meets this week to hear arguments about keeping — or scrapping — the policy.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 14, 2021

The post Cenlar Promotes Key Legal-Team Members appeared first on DSNews. The post Cenlar Promotes Key Legal-Team Members appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. DeAngelo and Jennifer Scoliard reflect the subservicer’s dedication to employees, clients, and homeowners, a spokesperson says.

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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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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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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

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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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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BiggerPockets

JUNE 18, 2024

Learn the valid reasons, legal process, and proactive measures for landlords to legally break a lease while minimizing risks. Can a landlord break a lease?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

EasyKnock , which offers sale-leaseback solutions to homeowners, announced a legal victory in Texas on Wednesday as it was awarded more than $153,000 by an arbitrator. The company has been fighting legal battles on multiple fronts through a series of consumer-initiated lawsuits and actions by regulators in several states.

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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

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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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2024

Kahane & Associates PA is a full-service law firm based in Sunrise, Florida, that represents secured and unsecured creditors and provides a full range of legal industry, from foreclosure and bankruptcy representation to litigation, evictions, collections, loss mitigation, and REO closings. Kahane Esq. , Kahane Esq. ,

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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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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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Inman

JULY 8, 2024

The owners of the 16th largest MLS in the country plan to sell to a title company executive. But an agent and local leader has received a cease and desist letter over her criticisms of the deal.

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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

JULY 16, 2024

The company said in a statement that the settlement was the “best course of action as it will save United Real Estate significant legal fees and allow the company to move forward.” Additionally, United noted that it continues to deny the allegations made in the Gibson suit and that the settlement in no way acknowledges any wrongdoing.

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