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Zillow says there is no evidence of ‘irreparable harm’ to Compass
In a letter filed on Monday, Zillow says a hearing on Compass’s preliminary injunction motion is not necessary.
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Caliber Home Loans fined $2.3M for overcharging California borrowers
Caliber will pay $1.8 million in penalties and has refunded more than $550,000 to impacted California consumers.
New-home purchase mortgage demand kept growing in July
Purchase activity for new homes strengthened in July, with both mortgage applications and new-home sales estimates picking up.
The Bank of Glen Burnie acquires VA Wholesale Mortgage
Under the deal, VAWM will operate as a dedicated division of The Bank of Glen Burnie.
HUD’s English-only policy slams the door on the American Dream
HUD will be enforcing an English-only policy across operations. But, is it making it harder to live the American Dream for non-English speakers?
Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett bets big on homebuilders
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has invested nearly $1 billion in homebuilders Lennar and D.R. Horton since the start of 2025.
New real estate investigation on ‘deceptive practices’ launched by Moehrl lead counsel
Class action law firm Hagens Berman is investigating home sales made with the help of an “online real estate agent.”
