San Francisco housing is expensive, and will stay that way says Governor
Spilt-roll tax reform proposal receiving less than enthusiastic support
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 23
Should the mortgage interest deduction cap be lowered?
National Low Income Housing Coalition's Robin Hood-esque proposal would lower cap for mortgages higher than $500,000 to subsidize federal programs for low-income borrowers
by Amy Tankersley Nov 18
Condos with pot closets growing on DC buyers
Developers offer new amenity for Washington-area recreational weed growers
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 16
California homes remain the most expensive
Newport Beach, California named most expensive U.S. market
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 13
Realogy and PHH alter joint-venture terms as MSA debate heats up
Companies adjust certain provisions of their strategic relationship agreement
by Amy Tankersley Nov 13
LA group protests Ellis Act evictions
The LA Tenants Union is leading the charge against gentrification
by Deidre Woollard Nov 9
CoreLogic reports cooling in mortgage fraud risk in San Francisco
Jumbo mortgages are among those reports as the most frequently met with fraud.
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 6
Why the marketing-service agreement is modern-day extortion
The most common scenario of concern involves lenders renting space within a real estate office
Chicago's 9 percent cloud tax will include real estate listings, prices
Other states like Vermont have tried to put a tax on the intangible cloud, but the Windy City is giving it a shot
by Kimberly Manning Nov 3
New mortgage disclosures take effect
What the experts are saying
by Octavio Nuiry Oct 29
VRM University launches online diversity assessment toolkit
Diversity & Inclusion Self-Assessment Tool Kit helps government agencies and financial services companies comply with Dodd-Frank’s workplace diversity requirements
by Amy Tankersley Oct 23
Is a fraud alert or security freeze better after a data breach?
The T-Mobile and Experian hacking left questions for consumers
by Nabil Captan Oct 22
10 reasons negative interest rates are even worse than artificially low interest rates
Digital mortgages could be key to survival in post-TRID world
After 15-year struggle for emortgage adoption, are companies finally ready to embrace electronic technology in the mortgage process?
by Amy Tankersley Oct 19
How to make use of local real estate records
Maps, permits and research professionals can give you the complete picture of a property
by Hattie James Oct 19
CFPB
Some feel the bureau’s interpretation of RESPA is overly broad, while others say key questions remain unanswered
by Amy Tankersley Oct 16