Jury Rules for Zillow in REX Case That Alleged Conspiracy, False Advertising
With a verdict that may or may not prove a bellwether for future (and current) lawsuits targeting the industry, a jury last Friday found in favor of Zillow in a high-profile case that was related, but not identical, to class action suits focused on agent commission...
Mortgage Mix: Government Shutdown Looms; DOJ Wins Redlining Case
-With a potential government shutdown looming this weekend, mortgage lenders are preparing for potential disruptions, mostly affecting transactions that require federal flood insurance—though the potential fallout is still unclear. –Mortgage rates reached a...
Latest Inflation Data Beats Expectations; Consumers Still Spending
While still ticking upward, the PCE index—the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of price increases—rose less than expected today, fueling optimism that there won’t be another resurgence in inflation. Additionally, the report showed that consumer spending rose...
Report Shows Slowing Improvements in Mortgage Delinquencies
Mortgage rates are a predictor for homebuyer behavior—a conversation you’ve surely had with your clients before. Data analytics firm Black Knight, recently acquired by the Intercontinental Exchange, has released a Mortgage Monitor report tracking the state of mortgage...
NAR Accuses Lawsuit Plaintiffs of Attempting to Dodge Cross-Examination
With just under three weeks before the first of the major commission lawsuits goes to trial, the potential for courtroom drama appears to be growing as three of the plaintiffs who launched the suit are attempting to withdraw as class representatives. Lawyers for the...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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