Homeowner Sues Bank of America for Fair Housing Violations After Low Appraisal
A woman is suing Bank of America and a Virginia-based appraiser for racial discrimination, the latest Fair Housing-related lawsuit alleging...
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1 in 13 Potential Buyers Are ‘Dual Shopping,’ Highlighting Affordability Pressures
An average of 7.6% of potential homebuyers searching on Zillow also shop for rentals, according to Zillow’s new report on...
Broker Plaintiffs Appeal MLS Membership Lawsuit Dismissal
Less than a month ago, a federal judge handed the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) a major win; now that...
Lock-In Effect Loosening as One in Three Spring Sellers Give Up Sub-5% Rate
A new survey from Coldwell Banker Real Estate suggests the mortgage rate “lock-in effect” that has constrained housing supply for...
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Accept New Credit Score Models From Mortgage Applicants
At a press conference on Wednesday, April 22 (attended virtually by RISMedia), Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)...
Why a Home Likely Won’t Be Sold If There’s Signs of Mold
Spring is the busiest season for home sales, but the ‘dream home’ narrative often ends abruptly once the inspector arrives....
eXp Tells Investors Proposed Move to Texas Has Nothing to Do With Lawsuits
With a shareholder vote just days away during the company’s annual meeting on whether to reincorporate from Delaware to Texas,...
Legislative Round-Up: Illinois Realtors Back Governor’s Housing Development Plan; Massachusetts Facing Possible Rent Control Vote
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate...
Land Prices Up 77% Since 2019 as Inventory Severely ‘Drained’
While there have been some stabilizing signs in the housing market—home price appreciation has significantly slowed and inventory is showing...
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Appears in Confrontational Hearing Before U.S. Senate
Tuesday morning, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s...
How to Tell If a Tired Landlord May Be Ready to List
As a real estate agent, you know motivated seller leads are the foundation of your business. But what if you’re overlooking one of the highest-value opportunities? Meet the "tired landlord." Read more.
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