Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

Gromowski, the company’s head of data science, and Singh, the vice president of GenAI property insights, discussed the importance of data in the development of artificial intelligence and offered advice for companies that wish to integrate AI into their business processes. Risk factors.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

court which it said will enable it to pursue legal action against those responsible for a fake collateral scandal. Porch said since terminating a reinsurance agreement connected with Vesttoo on August 4, HOA replaced 84% of the roughly $175 million in reinsurance coverage provided under that contract. according to Porch.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In this monograph, we discuss the absolute necessity of developing more than one skill set as part of becoming a competent and professional real estate appraiser. This requires a deep understanding of the appraiser’s local real estate market, as well as of the physical, legal, and economic factors that influence property values in it.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

TCB’s contract with RMF and the bankruptcy court order also expressly stated that TCB’s right to a lien was subject to GNMA’s extinguishment rights.” Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)], stated that FHA disagrees with Ginnie Mae’s position.” District Court for the District of Delaware. 17, 2024.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Struggling fintech LoanSnap had its mortgage lender license in Connecticut revoked in early October by state authorities, adding to the company’s legal and financial problems. The firm was first licensed to do mortgage business in Connecticut in January 2021 and applied for a renewal in December 2023.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Top 10 mortgage lender and servicer Newrez sued one of its former executives over multiple allegations, including breach of contract, disclosure of confidential information and unfair competition tied to soliciting several Newrez executives to join a competing lender. 21 in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

On Tuesday, Zillow announced that it will be offering a nonexclusive contract for buyers and agents to use for home tours ahead of the rule changes being implemented in July. The trade group recently clarified that these agreements must be signed prior to the agent taking a buyer on a home tour.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Department of Treasury that would keep the firm certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The agreement puts an end to a short-lived legal dispute with the Treasury Department. Change is proud to be certified as a CDFI and to continue our mission,” Carlos Salas, CEO of Change Lending, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As with establishing effective communication expectations early on, developing a crisis management plan before you need it will allow you to effectively deal with unexpected problems. Legal disputes. Many difficult situations involve legal and regulatory compliance in contract disputes, zoning violations, or tenant rights.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

These actions include a Wells Fargo suit filed in Minnesota, where the bank sought more than $430,000 over an alleged breach of contract. But LoanSnap has been the target of several lawsuits in the past year.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 12, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and other concerns about the public disclosure of information the company wishes to keep confidential. This is the latest development in the lawsuit between TCB and Ginnie Mae, which was originally brought by the bank in October 2023 in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Consider future development Investigate potential developments in the area, as they can significantly impact property values. Check with local planning departments and review zoning regulations to understand the potential for new infrastructure, commercial developments, or zoning changes that may affect the neighborhood.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A former assistant inspector general for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been convicted by a federal jury of concealing efforts to direct tens of millions of dollars in government business to a friend and government contractor to whom he owed money.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

The groups also request “sufficient data to evaluate the impact” of the new representative score calculations, as well as “sufficient detail” to evaluate the accuracy “and fair lending analysis” of bi-merge combinations.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the New York City Department of Investigations (DOI), the U.S. The defendants allegedly demanded between 10% and 20% of the contract value, with amounts ranging from $500 to $2,000 depending on the size of the contract.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

His contract was terminated on Jan. CoStar welcomes the chance to litigate this case on the merits, where Realtor.com and Mr. [Damian] Eales [Realtor.com’s CEO] will no longer be able to hide behind press-statements dressed up as legal arguments.” According to Move, Kaminsky’s final day of employment at the company was Jan.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the New York City Department of Investigations (DOI), the U.S. For instance, the scheme [at the center of the investigation] involves superintendents who had autonomy over what I’m going to call “micro purchase,” or smaller contracts.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 1, 2022

When trying to understand the meaning of words in this manner, there is a legal premise that applies specific to understanding the language called the plain meaning rule. When reading contracts, words will always have their ordinary meaning unless defined otherwise. With that defined, let’s look at the definition of summary: Summary.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2023

It was part of the Atlanta-based mortgage lender’s strategy for developing a retail mortgage sales division. The lawsuit includes allegations of fraud, breach of contract, negligence, intentional interference with prospective economic relations, violations of the Warn Act and defamation, among others.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). There is also a requirement that a client must seek independent legal advice before taking out a loan. Also, meeting system providers like HECM Toolbox who have developed specific products to improve the reverse mortgage market was great.” ” Partnership possibility?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s an entire industry built upon the “what’s next” in question.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This year, he has also been driving ALTA’s internal legal efforts regarding the SECURE Notarization Act while overseeing the Title Insurance Political Action Committee and its regulatory efforts. Steve Gottheim, who has been with ALTA since 2009, was promoted to general counsel.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Department of the Treasury have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which the lender claims “flawed analysis and mathematical errors” led to its decertification as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

Potter was recently promoted after serving as head of legal and capital markets and is a thought leader in the industry, regularly sharing his insights on how the industry can move forward through the power of innovation. This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Jeremy Potter, chief evangelist at Stavvy , a 2022 Tech100 Mortgage winner.

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Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2024

The OCMBC counterclaim brings eight counts, including defamation, breach of contract, fraud and unfair business practices. The HMAC lawsuit alleges that Turturro, restricted from using confidential company information for his benefit, directed $800,000 to a marketing agency to develop the Jet Mortgage brand. dba In-House Lender.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

The law at the center of the suit came into effect on July 1, 2023, and it “generally restricts the issuance of government contracts or economic development incentives to, or real property ownership by, foreign principals, which are certain individuals and entities associated with foreign countries of concern,” according to the Florida Senate.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) submitted a motion to change the court venue where a case with Texas Capital Bank (TCB) is taking place, arguing that a contract clause has been violated by TCB’s choice to file the case in Amarillo, Texas, as opposed to Dallas. Attorneys representing Ginnie Mae and the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

Just this week, I have spent time with successful people in the following pursuits: Technology consulting, software development, real estate sales, building construction and contracting, the law, nuclear physics innovation, advertising, medical sales, and product innovation. Also, architecture, store management, and payments services.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A legal battle impacted fourth-quarter earnings. million in damages related to a breach of contract claim in a four-year dispute involving the companies. However, in the last quarter of the year, the company lost $36.8 million, compared to a gain of $92.87 million in the previous quarter and $37.61

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 26, 2023

And the school’s practice tests, contract workshops, and other tools are designed to ensure confidence as you begin your career. Topics include basic real estate practices & principles, real estate law, financing, brokerage, contracts, closings + more Required 30 hrs of post-licensing coursework. Includes The Adventure Guide book.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In New Zealand, the products are bound by the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA), which the pair says protects the interests of consumers in connection with credit contracts, consumer leases, and buy-back transactions of land despite not having a specific reverse mortgage provision. counterpart.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

In this article, well cover the definition of a pocket listing, the pros and cons for both agents and sellers, and how to transact off-market legally and ethically. This could translate to a higher commission, depending on how your contract with the seller is written. Are pocket listings legal and ethical?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 27, 2021

It is important to note that if an appraiser is hired by a bank to perform an appraisal of a property, the appraiser’s client is the bank, and their legal duty is to the bank, not the borrower. So, having a well-developed and supportable opinion of value is important. However, anyone can hire an appraiser to appraise a home.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s an entire industry built upon the “What’s next?” in question.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2024

Most recently, attorneys for the government filed a motion to change the venue of the case, arguing that a contract clause was violated by TCB’s choice to file the case in Amarillo, Texas, as opposed to Dallas, another application of the tail agreement between Ginnie Mae and RMF. That request was granted by the presiding judge.

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