Appraisals Are Crushing Home Sales
January 21, 2025
A recent analysis by CSS revealed a growing gap between appraised home values and sales prices
Category: Regulations
Why These ‘Worst Cities’ Are Now Real Estate Goldmines
January 15, 2025
Buffalo, New York, home of the Bills and famous wings, has surprisingly become the hottest housing market in the U.S., according to Zillow. Other cities like Indianapolis, Providence, Hartford, and Philadelphia round out the top five. What’s the common factor? Affordability.
Wildfires, Insurance, and Greed: What They Don’t Want You to Know
January 14, 2025
California’s wildfire season is no longer an occasional disaster—it’s a predictable yearly event. Yet, the state continues to treat it like a surprise
Phoenix Rebellion: Major Market Breaks From NAR’s Ranks
December 30, 2024
NAR is moving to revoke Phoenix REALTORS’ (PAR) charter after PAR refused to end its MLS Choice program.
Regulatory Heat: Why Clean Loans Matter More Than Ever
December 10, 2024
When a loan goes into foreclosure, it’s not just examined for minor material defects that might trigger a buyback – regulators are actively looking for fraud.
MLS PIN vs. DOJ: The Battle for Real Estate Commissions
August 14, 2024
A bold move that stands in contrast to recent industry trends.
Caution – HMDA pothole
October 23, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issues a heavy fine over potential false reporting of HMDA data.
Florida restricts foreign ownership
June 2, 2023
The enactment of Senate Bill 264 brings forth a series of changes and considerations for the real estate market in Florida.
CFPB helping the mortgage market
April 21, 2023
The CFPB is looking into mortgage comparison sites through the scope of RESPA section 8A as possible steering you to the highest paying partner.
Appraisers unfairly targeted, again.
January 31, 2023
Federal oversight agencies are once again looking into potential bias in the appraisal industry based on national media stories.
