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Court dismisses N.J. mayors’ challenge to affordable housing law
Previous efforts to block the law during litigation failed at the appellate and state Supreme Court levels.
Planet Financial Group boosts non-agency team with Rob Parsley and Tim Fisher hires
Planet Home Lending named Tim Fisher senior vice president, non-agency lending, and Rob Parsley senior vice president, non-agency sales.
Top-producing Colorado teams combine forces
The move expands West + Main Homes’ state footprint — providing the team’s 28 agents with additional resources and offices.
OneTrust challenges mortgage coaching neutrality in suit over trade secrets
Filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the complaint alleges breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, business disparagement and civil conspiracy.
Bank of America, PNC share top spot in Keynova’s Mortgage-Home Equity Scorecard
The Scorecard reviews the digital capabilities and user experience at 12 of the top bank and nonbank lenders in the U.S.
No pain, no gain: Matthew Miale’s leap from solo agent to market leader
The Miale Team did $145.85 million in volume last year — placing it seventh among Connecticut mega teams on RealTrends Verified’s rankings.
Anywhere’s Eric Chesin says the AI transformation is already here for real estate
At HousingWire’s AI Summit, Anywhere’s chief strategy officer shares how his firm is leveraging AI to transform its business.
Tariffs, rising construction costs could push rents higher
Rents are now $47, or 2.7%, below the August 2022 peak but remain $254 — or 17.4% — above pre-pandemic levels, according to Realtor.com.
