Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to...

Mortgage rates should drop below 7% as housing demand picks up

Purchase application data Hello, early Christmas present! Mortgage rates have fallen by almost 1% in a short time, and it has created four straight...

Texas homeowners sue loanDepot, Cardinal over “deceptive practices”

Mortgage lenders loanDepot and Cardinal Financial are the targets of class-action-seeking lawsuits alleging deceptive practices, negligent misrepresentation and gross negligence against Texas homeowners.  In a pair of lawsuits...

Saul Klein to lead San Diego MLS in wake of scandal

San Diego Association of Realtors, which operates one of the country’s largest multiple listing service, has new leadership following the departure of alleged...

Introducing the 2023 HousingWire Tech Trendsetters!

As the housing market continues to undergo a seismic shift, technology leaders like this year’s Tech Trendsetters stand as beacons, guiding the industry...

5 best real estate schools in Maryland (MD) for 2024

Course Formats: Online interactive. Course Access: Six months from the date of purchase. Pass Guarantee: With the CE Shop’s “Pass Guarantee,” prelicensing students can request...

Stakes are high as first buyer broker commission lawsuit goes to trial today

The long-anticipated Sitzer/Burnett class action commission lawsuit enters its first day in court on Monday, leaving real estate professionals to ponder the fate...

FTC requires nonbank financial institutions to report data breaches

Nonbank financial institutions, including mortgage brokers, motor vehicle dealers and payday lenders, must report certain data breaches and other security events to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). According to...

Busting VA mortgage loan myths

There’s no higher honor than serving in the United States Military, which I deeply understand as a former Army sergeant. And, like many...

Movement sues Summit, former veteran sales executives for poaching

A spokesperson for Movement said the company had no comment. L. Scott Bruggemann, senior vice president and general counsel at Summit, said the company...