‘Mansion tax’ prevails in court with judge dismissing lawsuit

‘Mansion tax’ prevails in court with judge dismissing lawsuit

An L.A. County judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging L.A.’s “mansion tax” on Tuesday, marking the end of a months-long legal challenge from the luxury real estate community that looked to declare the... Read more »
Huntington Sends Housing Mandate Decision to Appeals Court

Huntington Sends Housing Mandate Decision to Appeals Court

Huntington Beach has dug in its heels against a state requirement to plan for thousands of homes. The Orange County city has appealed a federal judge’s decision to toss its challenge to... Read more »
US Supreme Court to hear mortgage escrow case in February

US Supreme Court to hear mortgage escrow case in February

The U.S. Supreme Court last week scheduled oral arguments for seven pending cases to take place in February, including one that will decide whether “the National Bank Act preempts the application of... Read more »
Supreme Court Hears Question of California Impact Fees

Supreme Court Hears Question of California Impact Fees

Are development impact fees a fair way to pay for local roads and bridges, or are they “out-and-out” extortion of builders across the state? In a landmark case before the U.S. Supreme... Read more »
How Rocket Pro TPO plans to court more brokers in 2024 

How Rocket Pro TPO plans to court more brokers in 2024 

In 2024, regardless of mortgage lenders’ volume, Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) – the company that retains the rights to the market’s adopted methodology to measure consumer credit risk – will charge one... Read more »
How Rocket Pro TPO plans to bring court more brokers in 2024 

How Rocket Pro TPO plans to bring court more brokers in 2024 

Rocket Pro TPO, the wholesale arm of Rocket Mortgage, hopes to woo brokers with a slew of product enhancements and services. Rocket Pro TPO‘s executive vice president Mike Fawaz shared major changes... Read more »
Opinion: A Supreme Court case could help ease the housing shortage

Opinion: A Supreme Court case could help ease the housing shortage

On Jan. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of Californian George Sheetz, who applied for a permit to put a manufactured house on his land in El Dorado County... Read more »
Just Listed | 222 Woodsmuir Court

Just Listed | 222 Woodsmuir Court

Celebrate the 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗬 of Home ECHOnomics…PERFECTION IN PRESTON COURTS3 Beds | 3 Baths This meticulously crafted residence offers an unparalleled combination of luxury, comfort, and convenience, featuring a beautifully appointed covered courtyard patio... Read more »
Court approves Anywhere, RE/MAX commission lawsuit settlements

Court approves Anywhere, RE/MAX commission lawsuit settlements

RE/MAX and Anywhere Real Estate can breathe a sigh of relief. The two corporate brokerages have received preliminary approval of their settlement agreements in the Sitzer/Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek commission lawsuits. Judge... Read more »