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Zillow victorious in false advertising suit with discount brokerage

Housing Wire

The jury found that REX did not prove Zillow used false advertising it its decision to put non-MLS listings on a different section of the website and that Zillow proved its defense on REX’s second claim that Zillow acted deceptively and unfairly. Attorneys for REX did not return a request for comment.

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Understanding PPC (pay-per-click) advertising

Housing Wire

In today’s digital marketing landscape, Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising has emerged as a powerful tool for real estate and mortgage businesses seeking immediate visibility and results. PPC advertising offers a strategic way to cut through the noise by placing ads directly in front of users actively searching for relevant services.

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NAR to vote on Clear Cooperation Policy as legal threat looms

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CCP provisions are designed to prevent so-called pocket listings , or properties that are listed off market and not advertised to the general public. He also rejected NARs fair housing justification for CCP, saying the trade group has a history of implementing anti-competitive rules designed to hurt consumers and homebuyers.

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Opinion: CRA for IMBs won’t work as advertised

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, the new laws provide little guidance on how to implement a regulatory structure designed for banks on entirely different types of lenders. The post Opinion: CRA for IMBs won’t work as advertised appeared first on HousingWire. What about states that have already adopted CRA for IMBs?

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FOA seeks to ‘modernize’ reverse mortgage outreach efforts to seniors

Housing Wire

It also wants to widely deploy refreshed marketing strategies that are designed to both educate and appeal to older homeowners about the use of home equity in retirement. New ad agency, HomeSafe Second performance Sieffert also revealed that the company has enlisted the services of a new advertising agency partner.

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Judge in Zillow suit allows REX’s false advertising claims to stand

Housing Wire

A federal court judge concluded on Friday that in regard to REX’s false advertising claims against Zillow, the firm has proven “falsity.” When Zillow launched its two-tab design, the company also created an “FAQ” page clarifying the differences between the tabs. In his order, Judge Thomas Zilly of the U.S.

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CEO of Canada’s leading reverse mortgage lender announces retirement

Housing Wire

Ranson and Ziomecki also made an appearance at the 2019 National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo held in Nashville, sharing its approach to reverse mortgage advertising with their American counterparts. for a campaign designed to inform people about bad actors targeting seniors.