Real Estate News

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Johnson oversaw historic — and very public — legal cases for the organization, including the buyer agent commission lawsuits and sexual harassment litigation.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 15, 2024

NFM Lending EVP and Chief Legal Officer LaTasha Waddy NFM Lending and its family of lenders has announced the promotion of LaTasha Waddy to EVP and Chief Legal Officer. The post NFM Lending Promotes New EVP and Chief Legal Officer first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Ron Chillemi has joined non-bank HELOC provider Figure Technology Solutions as its first chief legal officer and corporate secretary, where he will oversee the company’s legal and compliance functions. The post Figure Technology Solutions Taps Ron Chillemi as Chief Legal Officer appeared first on MortgageOrb.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Hill and Kevin Ortiz — took legal action against the real estate brokerage by filing four separate class-action lawsuits. There are now a total of five class-action lawsuits against KW challenging the company’s profit-sharing program adjustments. Earlier in March, four agents formerly affiliated with Keller Williams — Jerri L.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Ronald Chillemi has been appointed Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Corporate Secretary of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. He will oversee the legal and compliance departments of the business in this capacity. Ron Chillemi, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Corporate Secretary of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. “We

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2024

While a non-agency, non-exclusive agreement is not a problem legally in Virginia, such an agreement must contain specific information to be in compliance with the law. The “touring agreement” we have seen does not contain all of the necessary information,” Murray wrote in an email.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

Legal and financial troubles are piling up for mortgage fintech lender LoanSnap , with the company having been recently evicted from its headquarters in Southern California. The news was previously reported this week by TechCrunch.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 28, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the Legal and Accounting presentation of our Business Building Workshop being held at Valuation Expo on September 8th. Peter Christensen is one of the hosts within the Business Building Workshops and we’ll be getting the inside scoop on growing and understanding the legal structure of your business.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Though these policies have been put in place to avoid future antitrust lawsuits, legal experts who spoke to HousingWire said they might not be enough. But the policy may still present a legal issue, as it requires listing agents to make an offer compensation, even if that offer of compensation is in fact nothing ($0), law professors said.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) has promoted Jessica Edgerton to chief legal officer/executive vice president of industry and learning and Kate Reisinger to chief operating officer. Edgerton will now oversee the company’s legal affairs, such as regulatory compliance, trademark protection, and contract management.

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Inman

OCTOBER 5, 2024

As the trade group's chief legal officer exits, the National Association of Realtors prepares to evaluate its legal exposure and develop a litigation strategy. Is it too little too late?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

On Thursday, Louis Ronayne and Deborah Ronayne filed a complaint aiming for class-action status in the U.S.

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Inman

OCTOBER 1, 2024

After a decade leading the trade group's legal team — including through sexual harassment scandals and numerous anti-trust commission lawsuits — Johnson is leaving.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

The wholesale lender said it’s offering legal support to partners in case they are sued and once again accused Rocket Mortgage of being behind the report, which the rival denies. He left in February.

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Appraiserblogs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The post VaCAP Supports Shane Lanham’s Legal Fight appeared on Appraisers Blogs. Shane is counter suing the accuser for defamation as this has been a very publicized story. Let’s be clear, he is not just fighting for himself, he is fighting for each and every appraiser.

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Inman

OCTOBER 2, 2024

New CEO Nykia Wright told NAR's board of directors the trade group's next step will be to develop a "comprehensive" litigation strategy and size up any additional legal exposure related to its rules.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday announced a series of legal requirements lenders must adhere to when using artificial intelligence (AI) or “other complex models” when making decisions about the creditworthiness of borrowers.

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Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2024

Things are ramping up in the legal battle between Move Inc. the parent company of Realtor.com ), CoStar Group (the parent of Realtor.com rival Homes.com ), and James Kaminsky, a former Realtor.com employee who now works for Homes.com.

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Inman

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The case was one of a handful of legal challenges in multiple states faced by the sale-leaseback platform that was founded in 2016.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 14, 2021

The post Cenlar Promotes Key Legal-Team Members appeared first on DSNews. The post Cenlar Promotes Key Legal-Team Members appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. DeAngelo and Jennifer Scoliard reflect the subservicer’s dedication to employees, clients, and homeowners, a spokesperson says.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The future of private listings and MLS integrity is at stake as a key NAR committee meets this week to hear arguments about keeping — or scrapping — the policy.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 13, 2021

The post Quicken Loans Will Legally Become Rocket Mortgage appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Quicken Loans Will Legally Become Rocket Mortgage appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2022

The post FHFA language disclosure rule stokes fears of legal blowback appeared first on HousingWire. Both the GSEs will publish guidance to formalize the change in July 2022, per Fannie Mae’s announcement. EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with a statement from the CFPB.

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Inman

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The repeal of Clear Cooperation, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja writes, could cause incalculable financial damage to the industry and erode the public’s trust in real estate professionals.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 17, 2021

The post Activist Legal Names Chris Pummill President of Operations appeared first on DSNews. The post Activist Legal Names Chris Pummill President of Operations appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Non-traditional law firm specializing in mortgage defaults welcomes new head of operations with 30-plus years of experience.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 28, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the Legal and Accounting presentation of our Business Building Workshops being at Valuation Expo on September 8 th. Peter Christensen is one of the hosts within the Business Building Workshops and we’ll be getting the inside scoop on growing and understanding the legal structure of your business.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 27, 2022

Companies have long used advanced computational methods as part of their credit decision making process, but as technology evolves, … The post CFPB Warns Mortgage Industry About Legal Responsibilities in Disclosure appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Members of Five Star Institute’s Legal League 100 gathered at the Five Star Conference where they discussed the regulatory landscape, court backlogs, staffing challenges, and more. The post Top Legal Experts Address Pressing Housing Issues appeared first on DSNews.

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Boston Appraisal

MARCH 18, 2024

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Their specialized knowledge and objective analysis provide crucial evidence that can shed light on complex issues, shape legal strategies, and underpin strong case arguments.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This article addresses two legal issues relevant to the review: FHFA’s statutory authority to reduce the number of Federal Home Loan Banks, and The application of the FHLBank statutory “super lien”. This provision may be challenged by the affected FHLBank under legal process.

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Create and share eSignature documents in minutes Easily collect legally binding electronic signatures in your digital forms with eSign fields. These signatures are not legally binding and available starting at the Basic account. Ditch the messy paperwork and automate your workflow with legally binding digital forms.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2021

While there are “digital file sharing” or “electronic notary” services that are built with a consumer-first mindset, none of these tools were purpose-built for real estate transactions by veteran banking, security and legal professionals and often they don’t play well with the tools that lenders are already using.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 18, 2024

Learn the valid reasons, legal process, and proactive measures for landlords to legally break a lease while minimizing risks. Can a landlord break a lease?

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 1, 2021

The post Mortgage Servicing, Legal Leaders to Discuss Reg X, COVID-19 appeared first on DSNews. The post Mortgage Servicing, Legal Leaders to Discuss Reg X, COVID-19 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

You might wonder, though: Is house hacking legal? If you're looking to break into real estate investing but need to figure out what it takes, consider house hacking.

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Inman

MAY 22, 2023

Julie de Pontbriand of EasyKnock and Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes have been engaged in a legal battle over a coveted greenspace behind their adjacent properties since 2021.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

CoStar has notched yet another procedural win in its legal battle with Move , the parent company of Realtor.com. Both claims were aimed at CoStar and James Kaminsky , the former Realtor.com employee at the center of the legal battle. In a ruling issued Tuesday, Judge George H.

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