Former local Realtor association CEO charged with grand theft
Jennifer Garula-Mers, the former East Polk County Realtor Association CEO, allegedly stole over $81,000 from the trade group.
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Compass, Zillow deliver closing arguments in antitrust hearing
Compass and Zillow delivered closing arguments in court over Zillow’s listing access policy, with Judge Vargas questioning both sides.
Compass, Zillow debate irreparable harm at hearing
Expert witnesses for Compass and Zillow debated competition and consumer effects in the ongoing antitrust hearing over Zillow’s policy.
Zillow faces new claims in amended RESPA suit
Amended RESPA lawsuit adds testimony from 12 insiders alleging Zillow steered buyers and inflated home purchase costs through agent programs.
Hometap continues to fight ‘illegal reverse mortgage’ lawsuit in Massachusetts
State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell sued Hometap in February 2025, labeling the company’s primary product offerings as “illegal reverse mortgages that fail to comply with state consumer protection laws.”
Inside Zillow’s legal storm: From RESPA to job discrimination
Zillow is facing seven lawsuits in 2025 including allegations antitrust, copyright, discrimination and RESPA violations.
Real, former CFO settle wrongful termination lawsuit
Michelle Ressler and The Real Brokerage have reached a settlement agreement in her wrongful termination lawsuit filed this summer.
Broker wants NAR membership lawsuit dismissal overturned
Broker-plaintiff Luz de Amor Eytalis asks the appeals court to reverse the lower court’s dismissal and remand her suit.
Optimal Blue comes out swinging on price-fixing lawsuit
Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell responds to a class action lawsuit alleging mortgage price-fixing, calling the claims baseless and absurd.
Memo reportedly undercuts mortgage fraud allegations against Letitia James
Prosecutors reviewing the mortgage occupancy fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James determined there is evidence that undercuts the allegations against her, according to an ABC News report based on sources.