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Homebuyer lawsuit against eXp dismissed on procedural grounds
One of the lawsuits brought by a Cleveland homebuyer against eXp Realty, parent company eXp World Holdings and its leadership was dismissed.
‘I want more’: Patty Arvielo on representation and NAF’s Rocket-like future
Arvielo wants to see more women enter the industry and become top producers, more mentorship and to take her company to Rocket-level success
NEXA’s Grella sues Kortas over “secret, unauthorized” aircraft-related purchases
Mat Grella says NEXA co-owner Mike Kortas retaliated against him after he refused to invest in an aircraft hangar and the purchase of a fourth jet.
NAR, MBA ask for clarification on underwriting rules
The trade groups asked the FHA, FHFA and the GSEs to continue to exclude seller or listing agent payments of buyer agent commissions from interested party contribution caps
Lawsuits, red tape & interest rates: Do mortgage JVs have staying power?
Real estate brokerages and mortgage lenders made a killing with JVs in 2020. But margins are compressing and the CFPB is expected to take a closer look at RESPA issues under Rohit Chopra. Is the JV window closing? HW+ Premium Content
Why brokerages and mortgage lenders are rushing into JVs
Joint ventures are suddenly stitched into the fabric of a handful of national brokerages. But the idea of the joint venture collides with the loose, informal networks that color the American housing economy. HW+ Premium Content
Housing starts data pushing toward pre-cycle highs
Housing starts missed expectations, but the real story is that there is enough demand to keep building homes. HW+ Premium Content.
