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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.
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.
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.