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DOJ sues Rocket, appraisal companies over alleged discrimination

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in July—filed a lawsuit against the lender, appraiser Maksym Mykhailyna and his company, Maverick Appraisal Group , and the appraisal management company Solidifi U.S. And the Detroit-based lender believes it’s a “massive overreach.” ” On Monday, the U.S.

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Taking Foreclosures Beyond Judicial and Non-Judicial Actions

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Legal League members provide a clear view of the legal landscape and the expertise to navigate it, committed to supporting its membership through education, communication, relationship development, and advisory services. Managing Attorney with IDEA Law Group LLC, and Chair of Legal Leagues SIWG; Michelle Garcia Gilbert Esq.

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William Raveis acquires Nantucket-based Jordan Real Estate

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The network that Grimshaw and and Callahan reference stems from William Raveis’ affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World , a global network of 140,000 agents and 550 brokerages. ” Beaulieu also said the company focuses on developing talent with training, coaching and technology solutions for marketing and sales.

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9 savvy strategies to get more real estate referrals

Housing Wire

The receiving agent becomes the buyer or seller’s primary point of contact and representative, and the referring agent receives a referral fee if a transaction closes. Instead of giving up the business, the referring agent introduces the potential client to another real estate agent who is better positioned to help them.

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Real Estate Referral Fees: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

Housing Wire

We’ll break down everything you need to know about real estate referral fees, including how they work, typical referral fee rates, how to draft and manage referral agreements, and how to develop a successful referral network. Developing a trusted referral network can generate new business for you (and your network). It’s a win-win!

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FHFA takes a swing at racial bias in appraisal

Housing Wire

In a blog post, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ’s regulator and conservator said it found examples of “overt references to race, ethnicity, and other prohibited bases under federal fair lending laws,” which FHFA said indicate the “continued presence of valuation bias.”.

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The 25 Best Books for Real Estate Agents in 2025

Housing Wire

As you plan your 2025, its important to be intentional about including self-development activities. Written by a top-producing agent in the Chicago area, Sasso has developed, perfected and still uses her mailer system as her core prospecting activity in her real estate business.