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

AUGUST 31, 2021

While there are “digital file sharing” or “electronic notary” services that are built with a consumer-first mindset, none of these tools were purpose-built for real estate transactions by veteran banking, security and legal professionals and often they don’t play well with the tools that lenders are already using.

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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

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The transition of three veteran sales executives from South Carolina-based lender Movement Mortgage to its California competitor Summit Funding led to a legal battle over poaching. Increasing the tone of the legal battle, Pennington filed a counterclaim against Movement requesting about $9.8 million in unpaid compensation.

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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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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The first week of the much-anticipated Sitzer/Burn e tt class action buyer broker commission antitrust lawsuit concluded with the testimony of economic and legal experts. Roger Alford, a law professor from Notre Dame, was also called to testify on Friday.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Data from the Legal Research Center concluded that all 50 states and Washington, D.C., Legal Research Center CEO Kevin Ritchey says that FEMA did not take existing state laws and regulations into account when making its recommendation.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

This move comes as @properties aims to expand its business and enhance legal support across its portfolio of enterprises. Lopez, who joined @properties in November 2022 as Director of Legal, has proven herself as a key member of the leadership team for @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate.

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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

APRIL 24, 2023

However, neighborhoods with associations or other “common interest communities” with legally-binding zoning rules would be exempt, according to the Seattle Times. We can’t go back and retroactively change the conditions that have been signed into in those legal documents,” Bateman said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2023

” The CFPB structure Regarding discussions on whether the funding for the CFPB coming in from the Fed is legal or not, Chopra said, “If there is legal uncertainty about all the mortgage rules that were put into place after Dodd-Frank, that’s going to just be a big bonanza for lawyers who get to litigate over all those questions.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

We believe the settlement will remove future uncertainty with respect to the upcoming trial, potential additional claims, and legal expense, enabling Anywhere to focus on and continue delivering what’s next for agents and franchisees.

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As an organization dedicated to protecting property rights, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) wants to help ensure laws do not discriminate against or prevent people from legally purchasing real estate. gross domestic product, and any laws impacting the legality of different transactions should be handled delicately.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

“Our efforts to resolve these claims remove future uncertainty and legal expense for Anywhere, our franchisees, and affiliated agents as, together, we focus on serving home buyers and sellers as they move to what’s next,” Schneider said in a statement. At Anywhere, CEO and president Ryan Schneider was equally as pleased.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In short, we are in the midst of a very complex legal situation, and we are working around the clock to evaluate the situation and get the very best advice about a path forward,” Kasper said. With the final ruling and injunction still unknown , Kasper acknowledged that there is a large amount of uncertainty swirling in the industry.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

CoStar says it has been “severely and irreparably harmed” by the alleged actions of the defendants, adding that prior engagement between counsel for both companies did not lead to a solution, ultimately requiring this legal action which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The firm’s legal troubles began in late 2022 when it was sued by attorneys general in Florida , Massachusetts and Pennsylvania over its 40-year contracts. In addition, the Florida-based firm has been essentially banned from operating in 14 states through legislation. MV Realty operated in 33 states and has more than 500 real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

After nearly 10 days of trial proceedings, Zillow is ready for its years-long legal battle with REX Real Estate to be over. A judgement as a matter of the law is permissible if there is no legally sufficient basis for a reasonable jury to find for the nonmoving party (in this instance, REX) on that issue.

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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

APRIL 24, 2023

Now, faced with legal action because it closed numerous loans with Rocket in breach of the amendment while it was in effect, AML seeks to rewrite its bargain by asserting facially defective antitrust claims,” UWM states in its motion. AML was not the first broker shop to enter a legal battle with UWM.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

.” She added: “[This] announcement will further the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to combating discrimination in all its forms and guide our partners on the ground to enforce this country’s legal protections for Americans against acts of hatred.”

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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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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2023

Though the National Association of Realtors is not out of the legal woods yet, the trade group does have reason to celebrate. Although Zillow’s legal battle against REX is not over, the company was pleased with Wednesday’s ruling. Today’s ruling is a significant victory for Zillow in this case.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

A spokesperson for UWM said the company does not “comment on legal matters that are currently pending.” And AML was not the first broker shop to enter a legal battle with UWM. Ultimately, on December 22, Judge Laurie Michelson granted UWM a motion to dismiss AML’s fraud and promissory estoppel claims.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Real estate giant Zillow came out victorious in its years-long legal battle with discount brokerage REX Real Estate. In a verdict announced late Friday afternoon, a jury in a U.S. District Court in Seattle determined that Zillow did not make deceptive change to its only agent listings that forced REX Real Estate to go out of business.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Following a multiyear legal battle, Judge Joseph Lipner ruled that Carl Westcott presented "no credible evidence" that he lacked the mental capacity to sign the deal with Perry and Bloom in 2020.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The passage of the so-called “heartbeat bill” in Texas and similar laws in other states, access to legal and safe abortions has become a major concern for some recent movers. About one-in-seven people who recently moved said they would not live in a place where abortion is fully legal, according to a Redfin report released this week.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

At this time, however, it’s not possible to quantify the full extent of remediation and legal expenses due to the cyberattack. The company estimates fourth-quarter earnings will include $5 to $10 million in additional vendor costs.

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