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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. 

eXp Realty’s Sumanth Kamath on AI and digital twins 

Kamath described a sweeping AI strategy that includes everything from custom Chat GPT assistants and digital “twins” to document automation.

Social Security COLA could rise to 2.7% in 2026 

The cost-of-living adjustment is based on the average consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers for July, August and September.

US home equity has reached $35 trillion. It’s a blessing and a curse 

Higher levels of home equity increase household wealth, but it also comes with higher property taxes and other hurdles.

Equity Smart Home Loans cuts ties to UWM, partners with Rocket 

The company’s longtime CEO, Pablo Martinez, said the switch from UWM to Rocket was due to pricing, not politics.

Ginnie Mae names Joseph Gormley as EVP and COO 

Ginnie Mae announced the appointment of a veteran housing official from the first Trump administration to fill key leadership roles.

Homebuyer sues eXp, accusing agent of breaching fiduciary duty 

Plaintiff Michael Ammann previously filed suit against eXp in December 2024 over allegations of fraudulent practices and negligence.

Baby boomers overtake Millennials in buying the most houses 

The data reflects shifting financial dynamics, as older buyers — particularly boomers — are increasingly purchasing homes outright with cash.

Gibson plaintiffs claim to have proof that Weichert, eXp conducted reverse auctions 

The Gibson plaintiffs have been barred from intervening in the Hooper commission lawsuit. But that hasn’t stopped them from further attempts to dissuade Judge Mark H. Cohen from approving the settlements reached by eXp World Holdings and Weichert Realtors. 

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