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Federal judge blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook 

In her ruling, Judge Cobb said that Trump’s reasons for removing Cook did not meet the standard for sufficient cause.

Homeownership among Black Americans drops to 4-year low 

Results were down roughly 1.5% from this time last year and marked the steepest annual decline since the third quarter of 2021.

Fannie Mae: Consumer housing sentiment slips in August 

More positive outlooks for mortgage rates and homebuying conditions were not enough to offset declines in seller sentiment, home-price expectations, household income growth and job security.

Judge blocks CFPB bid to undo Townstone redlining settlement 

A federal judge ruled that the CFPB can’t void its own settlement with Townstone Financial via a rare legal maneuver.

Judge sets trial timeline for Mutual of Omaha and Longbridge 

A new court filing offers insight into when the reverse mortgage advertising lawsuit will land in front of a jury.

Logan Finance launches new product suite for non-QM borrowers 

The launch comes at a time when traditional underwriting is struggling to meet a rapidly evolving borrower landscape, the company said.

Judge rejects bid to block NYC broker fee reform 

The ruling marks a significant blow to the real estate industry’s effort to derail the policy and a major victory for tenant advocates.

How to navigate a successful brokerage acquisition 

Real estate industry leaders and M&A specialists offered their thoughts on what brokerages get right and where they go wrong with M&A.

Former CFO sues Real Brokerage, alleges discrimination 

Michelle Ressler — who was relieved of her role as CFO in April — claims that Real orchestrated her termination under false pretenses.

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