NAR® to pay out $1.8 billion in broker conspiracy lawsuit NARĀ® is in hot-money water again, this time for a full-blown conspiracy to inflate broker fees. Stay ahead of the curve by removing yourself from these anti-trust behavior groups now.
As mortgage rates rise, so must property prices retreat; Monthly Statistical Update (November 2023) This month, we examine what the generous spread between Treasuries and FRM rates means for the housing market's future.
The Due-on Clause Strikes Back Each time the real estate market enters a recessionary downturn, the dreaded due-on clause once again becomes an issue for sellers. Check out our multi-media powerhouse which brings this timely topic to vivid life.
A Review of Periodic vs. Fixed-Term Tenancies This brand new video dramatizes the similarities and differences between residential occupancy agreements.
Conflicts of interest facing appraisers and mortgage lenders Learn how to identify conflicts of interest under RESPA and when appraisers are exempt.
MLS Access for Non-CAR Members Just how necessary are those onerous dues? In fact, trade union membership is not required to practice real estate or access an MLS.
Shetty v. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. May a buyer who acquires property subject to an existing mortgage which is in default reinstate the mortgage when the lender has not called it due, refuses to accept reinstatement and starts foreclosure?
In re Schaefers May an individual in bankruptcy claim an automatic homestead exemption on real estate they occupy as their personal residence when title is vested in an LLC owned by the individual and their spouse?
California tiered home pricing California home prices began to waver in August 2023, signaling 2023's price recovery was nothing more than an anemic seasonal uptick.
Trending mortgage rates Mortgage interest rates leveled off this week, with the 30-year FRM at 7.76% and the 15-year FRM at 7.03%.
Form-of-the-Week: Fee Sharing Agreement, and Broker Referral Fee Agreement — Forms 105 and 114 Check out RPI's free forms and learn how brokers receive and split fees.
Real Estate Crossword Try your hand at this week's crossword, featuring Valuation.
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