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fromIndependent
2 days ago
Real estate

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

Growth hacking
fromInman
2 weeks ago

The real reason agents plateau (and 5 ways to break through)

Psychological shifts are crucial for real estate agents to overcome barriers and achieve extraordinary success.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

Consult an estate agent for your property's value and a mortgage broker for approval before selling and buying.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

NWMLS files counterclaim against Compass in federal court

Compass's marketing program allegedly violates Washington's Consumer Protection Act by creating a deceptive two-tier marketplace for real estate listings.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
Growth hacking
fromInman
2 weeks ago

The real reason agents plateau (and 5 ways to break through)

Psychological shifts are crucial for real estate agents to overcome barriers and achieve extraordinary success.
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
Law
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

What Owners Need to Know About Their Apartment Insurance

Most water claims start in the most ordinary places: under sinks and around toilets. A slow drip from a supply line or a small leak by a toilet can lead to severe water damage across several units.
NYC real estate
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

The 'end-to-end' title tech system has given way to something better

Title agencies benefit from specialized tools and open systems rather than all-in-one platforms due to diverse regulatory and workflow needs.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Oceanwide Plaza buyer faces resistance, confirmation hearing pushed

Downtown Los Angeles' Oceanwide Plaza faces uncertainty as bankruptcy court delays confirmation hearing amid creditor concerns and city evaluations.
fromTheregister
5 days ago

ServiceNow salesman sues employer in commission dispute

Costa's then-manager told him that ServiceNow would not pay this commission because the Sales Compensation Department had concluded that Costa had 'overachieved to a degree that was outside normal' in relation to his sales quota. In other words, ServiceNow believed Costa had made too much money, notwithstanding that his commission was only a small percentage of the revenue recognized and received by ServiceNow.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Rocket Companies moves to dismiss RESPA lawsuit

Rocket Companies contends that the plaintiffs failed to plead injury, a qualifying referral, a thing of value, or an agreement, which are essential for their claims under RESPA.
Boston real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

If you want housing abundance, let the market work

Good urbanism should transcend politics. Socialists and capitalists can walk the same neighborhood and agree it's a pleasant place to live. They can each appreciate the tree canopy, the corner café with people spilling onto the sidewalk, the mix of ages on bikes and on foot, the architectural details of older buildings, and so on.
Philosophy
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

ALTA renews TrustLink as Elite Provider for 2026

The ALTA Elite Provider Program recognizes service providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the title insurance industry and the professionals who serve consumers every day, ALTA CEO Chris Morton said in the announcement.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

ALTA report quantifies complex title work required before closing

More than 80% of purchase transactions require reviewing at least 11 documents, while 21% involve reviewing more than 50 records tied to a property's ownership history.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

eXp, Weichert home seller commission lawsuit settlements approved

The Gibson plaintiffs claimed that eXp negotiated the agreement with the Hooper plaintiffs after conducting prolonged, unsuccessful settlement negotiations with Intervenor Plaintiff counsel, conducting a reverse auction in an attempt to gain a sweetheart deal.
Boston real estate
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Why AI tools are not changing real estate fees yet

AI in real estate improves agent efficiency but fails to reduce consumer costs because incentive structures remain unchanged, allowing gains to be absorbed internally rather than passed to buyers and sellers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Rightmove faces a class action for allegedly charging excessive fees to estate agents, claiming a dominant market position and unsustainable practices.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

How Much Can a Broker Really Lie to Me?

Brokers in New York City rental markets can legally mislead tenants about lease status, though such practices are ethically questionable and exploit the competitive housing market.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

The overlooked notarizations quietly slowing mortgage workflows

Lenders are modernizing the closing process with digital tools, but notarization outside closing events remains a challenge, slowing loan velocity and increasing compliance risks.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Ultra-luxury buyers hold upper hand in LA as agents make sense of new normal

The ultra-luxury real estate market shifted from a seller's market to a buyer's market in 2025, with increased price reductions and longer listing times despite continued high-value sales.
fromLos Angeles Times
13 years ago

Does tenant have to be present for repair work?

A landlord has a legal duty to make appropriate repairs and to do so promptly once notified. The rules governing landlord entry into a rental unit are stated in California Civil Code Section 1954. This statute says that a landlord may enter only during normal business hours and only for a legitimate reason, which includes repairs, and only after giving 24 hours written notice to the tenant.
Renovation
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Zillow wins a battle, but market rhythm is at stake

A federal judge denied Compass' injunction request, allowing Zillow to enforce listing exposure standards, representing a victory for data transparency and market efficiency in real estate.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

The real estate brokerage behind your agent matters more than you might think

Major real estate consolidation creates a choice between large national brokerages and independent local firms, with local expertise offering significant advantages in cost savings and neighborhood knowledge.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Buyers who paid deposits and signed contracts for homes on Ringfort estate in Co Meath consider legal action in bid to move in

Couples and families who paid deposits and signed contracts for new homes in a Co Meath housing estate have said they will consider legal action after being told that 'an enforceable contract does not exist'.
Real estate
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Connecticut bill targets private real estate listings

Proposed legislation requires concurrent public marketing whenever properties are listed through private channels, with seller opt-out forms disclosing risks of limited exposure to prospective buyers.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
19 years ago

Wife gets the house, er, listing

Shelby Roos Arnold, newly licensed real estate agent, lists her $7.9 million Beverly Hills home she shared with actor Tom Arnold during their legal separation.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Florida Agency Network partners with law firm to launch OL Title

OL Title represents a significant expansion of our capabilities. We're making available a title and closing resource specifically designed to handle the complexities of commercial and high-end residential transactions backed by the strength of a full-service law firm and the resources of Florida's largest independent title network.
Law
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

The mortgage industry built a sales infrastructure. It now needs a navigation infrastructure

Mortgage lending's efficiency may obscure its complexities, necessitating a shift from sales infrastructure to navigation infrastructure for better borrower understanding.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
14 years ago

Homeowners renting out space must follow tenant-landlord rules

Homeowners renting rooms must follow state tenant-landlord laws and establish written rental agreements covering rent amount, deposits, payment dates, occupants, and lease terms.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Don't Let the Neighbors Steal Your Real Estate

Neighbors can acquire permanent prescriptive easements on your property through continuous, unauthorized use for 5-21 years without payment, but granting written permission prevents this.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

Problems of Landlords and the Rights of Their Tenants

Property owners face significant challenges enforcing lease violations due to difficult eviction processes, while tenant overcrowding and maintenance issues complicate property management responsibilities.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

EY Plaza edging closer to a deal

EY Plaza has a potential buyer offering over $100 million with a proposed 90-day transaction timeline, though the deal remains uncertain and could collapse like previous attempts.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Is tenant who moved out after four days entitled to her money back?

Once she paid rent and moved in, she became a month-to-month tenant, regardless of the length of time she stayed in your house. As a month-to-month tenant, she is required to give you a 30-day written notice of termination, and she is responsible for rent during that 30-day period, whether she stayed there or not.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Zillow Preview adds pre market listings with brokerage branding

We believe an open market serves consumers the best. Sellers should have the opportunity to reach the broadest pool of potential buyers if they choose to do so, because broad exposure generally benefits the homeowner. However, sellers should also be able to retain the right to decide how their property is marketed.
Real estate
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What the end of nopet clauses means for renters

Tenants in England will be able to request permission to keep pets; landlords must fairly consider requests and may refuse only for specified reasons.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Real estate recruiting now hinges on leadership and systems

Real estate agents now prioritize workplace culture, leadership quality, and business support systems over commission splits when choosing brokerages.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Buy a home now, move in after the seller dies

Wealthy Southern California residents use life estates and charitable trusts to sell or gift high-value properties while retaining lifelong residency rights.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Private listings are polarizing real estate, here is a path forward

Private listings create financial incentives for brokerages to keep homes off the MLS and sell in-house, earning both sides of commission, which must be transparently disclosed to sellers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Newrez is waiving lender title insurance on some refis

Newrez TitlePass eliminates title insurance requirements on eligible conventional refinance loans up to 80% LTV with AUS approval, reducing closing costs and improving efficiency through integrated digital processing.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
3 weeks ago

Can You Get a Mortgage on Land? Land Loan vs Mortgage Explained

In most cases, lenders will not issue a traditional mortgage for land that does not already have a home or building on it. Mortgages are designed for developed properties because houses provide immediate collateral value and are generally easier to sell if a borrower defaults.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

FinCEN's AML rule reshaping title processes and buyer behavior

I don't want the closers and processors to have to get into the weeds with this. I don't want there to be any negative shadowing of our title offices, because we're having to ask for this. It's really not a title role, as far as the title insurance product that we provide. It definitely has been tasked to us, but it's not something that I want to be viewed as, 'Title requires this.' This is a governmental requirement.
Real estate
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 month ago

Counteroffers in Real Estate: A Buyer's Guide to Smart Negotiation

A counteroffer is the seller's response to your original offer, proposing different terms instead of accepting it outright. This might include a higher purchase price, a different closing date, shorter contingency timelines, or changes to repair requests and credits. Once a counteroffer is presented, your original offer is no longer active.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

NAR outlines legal risk mitigation, litigation strategy in 2025 report

These initiatives include things like analyzing and assessing legal risks and providing members, local associations and MLSs with legal resources and the education to do the same, as well as reducing litigation exposure and working with industry partners to garner favorable legal outcomes. In its 2025 Annual Report, NAR outlined what it was doing to accomplish these initiatives. Efforts highlighted by the trade group included hiring
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LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

New Venture Escrow expands into Los Angeles

New Venture Escrow opened a Los Angeles office to serve agents and clients immediately, led by an experienced team including Casey LeBlanc and Jill Green.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Picking the Best Way to Hold Title to Your Home

Five common methods exist for holding home title: sole ownership, tenants in common, joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, and community property, each with distinct tax, probate, and ownership implications.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

MLS exposure vs private listings, why full disclosure matters

When a home is listed on the MLS, that property information is immediately available to virtually every real estate agent in the market who is an MLS member, and by extension, to every serious buyer working with an agent who has access to the MLS. By extension, literally all online real estate portals buyers and sellers have come to enjoy pulling their data from it.
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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How are buyer broker agreements reshaping trust in real estate?

Buyer broker agreements exposed trust gaps by requiring early exclusivity and unclear compensation, prompting buyer hesitation and frustration.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Best practices for real estate buyer-broker agreements take shape

Brokerages implemented rapid, standardized training, tech-integrated disclosures, and layered audits nationwide to ensure compliance with buyer representation and compensation practice changes.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'My uncle sold me a site and now he's padlocked the only way in'

A planned purchase of a one-acre site is threatened by the seller uncle's refusal to acknowledge a right of way after forming a new relationship.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Illinois bill targets private real estate listings with new disclosure rules

In essence, the bill would codify the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) Policy, which require a listing to be input into the MLS within 24 hours of public marketing, a policy sellers may only circumvent by signing a disclosure form. The bill is a bit more stringent as it requires the listing be displayed online within one calendar day of the listing agreement being signed
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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Are you selling the rate or building relationships?

Loan officers succeed by educating borrowers on multiple loan options and aligning choices with borrowers' long-term financial goals, not by simply selling today's rate.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Court advised to reject legal bid to compel NAR rule enforcement

The magistrate judge recommends denying Zea's preliminary injunction because delay and lack of evidence undermine any claim of irreparable harm.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What is ground rent and how are leasehold rules changing?

There are around five million leasehold properties in England and Wales, of which 70% are flats. At the moment, the freeholder of a property generally owns the building and the land beneath it, outright and forever. Leaseholders effectively buy the right to live in the property for a fixed period of time. Leasehold flats are found in all sorts of properties - from converted Victorian houses to purpose built skyscrapers - and tend to be concentrated in big cities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Judge denies Compass injunction against Zillow listing policy

In denying Compass's motion, Judge Vargas appears to say that Compass did not adequately show that the policy has caused it irreparable harm. During the hearing, an expert witness for Compass testified that Zillow's policy harms competition because it suppresses competing platforms, which Compass claims Compass.com is. Other witnesses for Compass testified that Zillow's policy had resulted in a decline in both engagement and users on its platform,
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Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Zillow gets big win in home listings war with Compass, but 'black box' problem spells trouble for buyers

Compass hides many home listings as 'Private Exclusives' inaccessible on Zillow, prompting Zillow's ban on exclusives and a legal battle over listing access.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Does lead diversion help buyers, or does it undermine agent accountability?

Listing agents who earn listings must be accessible and accountable; failures are service issues requiring enforcement, not portals diverting consumer leads.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Real estate public speaking help offered in new platform founded by real estate team leader

The Industry Speaks Academy trains experienced real estate professionals in speaking responsibility, reliability, clarity, and professionalism to expand the pool of prepared event speakers.
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