DOJ Intervention Violates Free Speech, MLS Argues
MLS PIN, the Massachusetts-based listing service that has become a focal point of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) interest in real estate commission practices, yesterday filed its long-awaited response to antitrust regulators as it urged a federal judge to reject...
Brokers Strongly Favor Raising Standards for Real Estate Licenses
Between the critics who have promulgated accusations of real estate price-fixing and conspiracy, and the brokers who have long championed industry ethics and practices, there has been little room for agreement. But at least one thing appears to unite these two groups,...
CFPB’s Inquiry Into Mortgage ‘Junk Fees’ Earns Mixed Reaction From Lenders
Rising closing costs are adding to homebuyers’ affordability woes, putting their dream of homeownership even further out of reach. In an attempt to combat this, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking aim at so-called mortgage “junk fees” that are...
Mortgage Mix: Rates Slightly Down, Memorial Weekend Saw Application Adjustment
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. As reported by Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have “pulled back.” After being above 7% the final week of May, the first...
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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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