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AARP reveals ‘urgent need’ to address financial impacts faced by caregivers
State policies impact caregiving in the U.S., as AARP and NAC reveal disparities and the urgent need for policy solutions.
Why is homeownership harder to sustain in 2025?
Explore how rising costs in 2025 impact homeownership. Learn why planning for repairs and warranties is essential for sustaining the American Dream.
NAR wins as court dismisses Muhammad’s antitrust lawsuit appeal
The Third Circuit dismissed the appeal after pro se plaintiff and appellant Maurice Muhammad failed to file a brief as requested.
RMI targets forward LOs with Reverse Qualifier tool
Reverse Market Insight has launched a Reverse Qualifier tool to simplify reverse mortgage processes for forward loan originators.
Rick Calle returns to loanDepot as chief strategy officer
Rick Calle has returned to loanDepot as chief strategy officer to oversee mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and revenue operations.
Optimal Blue antitrust case draws parallels to commission lawsuits, RealPage
The 81-page complaint claims that the lenders who share information about their loans on Optimal Blue are part of a “cartel,” and that it’s an example of “concerted action.”
Rene Galicia joins executive team at North Texas-based MLS
NTREIS has named Galicia as its executive vice president and general counsel, after his five month stint at CMLS.
What sellers should know as Chicago home prices climb
Chicago home prices are climbing as supply shrinks. See how this shift affects buyers and why sellers must price strategically.
Realtor.com launches AI-powered home search tool
Consumers can now type their exact home parameters into Realtor.com and receive listings that meet their needs and wants.
Some notaries are saying no to RON
The fight against RON becomes more complicated as one looks past the surface. Murder, identical twins, fraud and much more comes up as California fights against RON legislation.
The state that may never accept RON mortgage closings
As COVID-19 swept through the U.S., one state refused to accept remote online notarization laws, even as stay-at-home orders forced many other states to temporarily accept RON. California has no RON legislation, and some experts say it never will.
So you want to eClose a mortgage in Virginia?
In 2012, Virginia became the first U.S. state to pass legislation allowing for remote online notarization. And Virginia has one advantage above other states – geographical boundaries.
