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Stockton Mortgage sues Novus, ex-employees over alleged client poaching
The two mortgage lenders have entered a dispute over claims of diverted active and prospective borrowers in Alabama.
Why these 10 overlooked real estate niches are goldmines
Explore 10 real estate niches that most agents overlook. Learn how focusing on these areas can boost your business and build lasting relationships.
Covius’s Joe Chappell on Title365 acquisition, home equity footprint
Covius is set to expand its home equity market presence with the acquisition of Title365, pending regulatory approval.
PennyMac eyes high-coupon MSRs, broker channel growth
In a move to grow in a “capital-light” way, Pennymac completed the sale of $12 billion in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) to Annaly Capital Management in Q3 2025.
Mortgage leaders on embracing consolidation and AI innovation
Industry leaders discussed consolidation, artificial intelligence and how to keep pace with shifts across the mortgage landscape.
The Texas law threatening to break the affordable housing equation
A quiet change in Texas law this past spring could ignite a crisis in affordable housing – and send a chilling signal to investors nationwide.
House Bill 21 (HB 21), passed in May, drastically rewrites the rules for how affordable housing partnerships in Texas qualify for property tax abatements. For years, those abatements have been one of the few effective tools local governments had to make below-market housing financially feasible amid Texas’ severe housing shortage.
Safety in real estate extends far beyond the physical
Agent safety in October, and every other month, remains a critical theme. The industry is rightly reminded each fall to take precautions during showings and open houses, and true safety extends well beyond physical well-being. For agents, particularly those navigating the complexities of the rental market, safety increasingly means protection against lawsuits, regulatory violations, and professional missteps in an environment that is becoming more complicated by the day.
REcore sues CoStar and Homes.com over alleged breach of contract
REcore claims CoStar has not paid the full amount it owes for its IDX feed due to its monetization of MLS data.
AmTrust Title hires James Gosdin as head of direct underwriting
AmTrust Title Insurance Co. has tapped a longtime industry veteran as its new head of direct underwriting, aiding its expansion in Texas.
Texas orders cut to title insurance premiums
A 10% reduction in title insurance premiums was recently ordered by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), with the regulator citing profit ratios that were deemed to be excessive. The mandate is set to go into effect July 1.
Treasury halts business ownership information reporting
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is ending penalties for domestic companies stemming from a failure to provide ownership information.
