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Realtor.com adds property tax appeal tool with Ownwell integration
The integration comes amid rising homeownership costs, with property taxes often cited as one of the largest expenses after mortgage payments.
Law firm, trade groups petition Supreme Court to address New York foreclosure statute
The groups argue that the uncertainty caused by FAPA violates the due process and takings clauses of the U.S. Constitution.
Locked loan volume increases on falling mortgage rates
Optimal Blue reported that total lock volume increased by 1.95% compared to May, after volume dropped by 5.87% compared to April.
Tough calls: Lessons from Volcker, inflation, and the Fed’s crossroads
“The standard of living of the average American has to decline,” he said. “I don’t think you can escape that.” These were the words of Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker as he testified before Congress in October 1979. Inflation was 13%. Volcker’s predecessors, Arthur Burns and William Miller, had failed to control prices. Stagflation gripped the United States. We were in an economic death spiral.
Mutual of Omaha denies Longbridge allegations, files counterclaim
Mutual of Omaha has denied Longbridge’s allegations, and wants a jury trial to determine monetary losses from Longbridge’s own alleged actions.
AARP study highlights how tech can help with aging in place
Technology could be a big help as more older people seek to age in place, according to a study co-authored by AARP researchers.
Appeals court hears arguments on reopening the DOJ’s probe into NAR
The three-judge appellate court panel seemed amenable to allowing the DOJ to reopen its investigation into NAR.
Moehrl commission lawsuit trial not expected until end of 2024
Originally slated to take place in the first half of 2024, it now looks like the Moehrl commission lawsuit trial won’t start until Q4 2024.
Buyers will have more options in 2024, but affordability woes will persist: Bright MLS
Bright MLS released its National Housing Market Outlook on Wednesday, which shows that affordability will remain the biggest challenge for homebuyers next year.
