Is Alabama’s buyer representation bill a legal protection or liability?
Alabama Realtors are backing a law to change the timing of buyer agreements after the DOJ’s statement of interest in the Sitzer/Burnett suit.
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New executive leaders at FOA to focus on ‘modernizing’ tech, customer experience
FOA has added new chief customer and technology officer roles to its rankings as it seeks to modernize its technology.
Xactus, FICO launch Score Mortgage Simulator
Xactus has become the first technology partner to introduce the FICO Score Mortgage Simulator, a new tool designed to help lenders and borrowers understand how credit decisions impact mortgage eligibility. The simulator, developed by FICO, is the only mortgage industry tool that uses FICO scores and FICO score algorithms. It is now available through verification […]
Floify launches tool to streamline mortgage applications, support compliance
Floify has introduced Dynamic Apps, a new feature that allows mortgage lenders to customize loan applications based on loan type. The no-code tool aims to simplify the application process for borrowers while ensuring regulatory compliance and expediting approvals.
Appeals court affirms ruling that ‘no commingling’ is not an antitrust violation
Originally filed by REX in March 2021, the lawsuit alleges that changes made to Zillow’s website “unfairly hides certain listings, shrinking their exposure and diminishing competition among real estate brokers.”
NAR appoints Jonathan Waclawski as its general counsel
NAR has named former trade group political law attorney Jonathan Waclawski as its new general counsel after Katie Johnson left in October.
Trump confirms 25% tariffs on Mexican, Canadian imports will start Tuesday
President Donald Trump said on Monday that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, March 4, the Associated Press reported. And there’s no going back on it, he said. “Tomorrow — tariffs 25% on Canada and 25% on Mexico. And that’ll start,” Trump told reporters this afternoon. “They’re going to have […]
Will mortgage rates allow for ‘peak’ homebuying season?
It’s quite obvious that stubbornly high mortgage rates slowed down early season homebuyers in the first quarter of 2025. Our weekly pending home sales data continues to run about 3% below last year.
Compass adds Boschetti Realty Group in Florida
Boschetti Realty Group is joining Compass, bringing $500 million in sales and a nine-agent luxury team to the company’s presence in Florida.
Trump orders immediate expansion of US timber production
Trump issued an executive order that calls for the immediate expansion of U.S. timber production to increase the supply of American lumber.