Federal judge orders Trump administration to seek money for CFPB

Federal judge orders Trump administration to seek money for CFPB

The Trump administration had argued that because the Federal Reserve is operating at a loss, it does not have the money to fund the bureau’s operation. Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who had... Read more »
HouseAmp, Renovation Sells seek to streamline the presale process

HouseAmp, Renovation Sells seek to streamline the presale process

What do you get when you combine home renovation specialists with a lender that can provide funds in short order? The new partnership between HouseAmp and Renovation Sells. The technology companies will... Read more »
Plaintiffs’ attorneys seek 0M from NAR, HomeServices commission lawsuit settlements

Plaintiffs’ attorneys seek $220M from NAR, HomeServices commission lawsuit settlements

Like all of the other settlements so far, plaintiffs’ attorneys in the ongoing real estate agent commission lawsuits have asked a court for one-third of the settlement amounts agreed to by the... Read more »
Newest commission lawsuit doesn’t seek class-action status

Newest commission lawsuit doesn’t seek class-action status

NAR and Compass have entered into nationwide settlement agreements for the commission lawsuits. While it may not be seeking class-action status like other commission lawsuits, the Wang suit takes aim at NAR’s... Read more »
Creditors for LA Eyesore Oceanwide Plaza Seek New Appraisal

Creditors for LA Eyesore Oceanwide Plaza Seek New Appraisal

How much are three abandoned, partially built luxury towers in Downtown Los Angeles worth? That’s the question raised by L.A. Downtown Investment, an EB-5 investment firm that sunk millions into the graffitied... Read more »
Newest commission lawsuit doesn’t seek class-action status

Bayview mortgage servicers seek to block plaintiff’s filing in data breach lawsuit

Three Bayview Asset Management-owned mortgage servicers are seeking to halt a plaintiff’s filing in a data breach lawsuit, citing an overabundance of confidential information shared about the incident, National Mortgage News first... Read more »
NAR, KW And HomeServices Seek New Trial In Sitzer | Burnett Suit

NAR, KW And HomeServices Seek New Trial In Sitzer | Burnett Suit

The verdict is in — the old way of doing business is over. Join us at Inman Connect New York Jan. 23-25, when together we’ll conquer today’s market challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.... Read more »
Defunct FGMC, former employees seek .75M settlement on WARN Act suit 

Defunct FGMC, former employees seek $1.75M settlement on WARN Act suit 

The now defunct First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation (FGMC) and former employees – who sued the mortgage lender in a class-action suit after an abrupt layoff – are seeking a Delaware bankruptcy judge... Read more »