Current News & Events
CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
“CoStar is focused on a fast, fair decision to remedy Zillow’s mass infringement of nearly 50,000 images,” said general counsel Gene Boxer. Continue Reading CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
“This is a waste of time to come here,” said activist Marvin Dunn after the vote. Continue Reading Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Guest Opinion: The Realtors’ View of the Current Mortgage Market
The 2023 NAR president offers his association’s view on how Congress can upgrade today’s mortgage policy environment. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The Realtors’ View of the Current Mortgage Market
Something Fishy is Going On: SeaWorld Owes San Diego $12M in Unpaid Rent
“SeaWorld’s greed and arrogance are offensive, and the city will hold it accountable,” said City Attorney Mara W. Elliott. Continue Reading Something Fishy is Going On: SeaWorld Owes San Diego $12M in Unpaid Rent
Fewer Mortgage Applications Amid Rising Rates
The Refinance Index took an 8% tumble from the previous week and was 43% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Fewer Mortgage Applications Amid Rising Rates
Single-Family Housing Starts Up in April
Single‐family housing completions in April were at a rate of 971,000, which is 6.5% below the revised March rate of 1.03 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up in April
Equifax Debuts Employment Verification Tool for Mortgage Originators
“It’s critical for lenders to have access to timely verification data at each stage of the mortgage process,” said Equifax’s Ashley Wood, Continue Reading Equifax Debuts Employment Verification Tool for Mortgage Originators
Fintech QuentmRE partners with evNation on green energy installation financing
evNation’s co-founder Neil Okun called this a “much-needed alternative financing option.” Continue Reading Fintech QuentmRE partners with evNation on green energy installation financing
NYC Officials Seeking Vacant Office Properties to House Illegal Immigrant Influx
The city officials are reportedly looking for space in both totally empty buildings and in partially occupied properties. Continue Reading NYC Officials Seeking Vacant Office Properties to House Illegal Immigrant Influx
Person of the Week: Jonas Bordo, CEO of Dwellsy
Bordo co-authored the upcoming book “Everything You Need to Know About Renting But Didn’t Know to Ask: All the Insider Dirt to Help You Get the Best Deal and Avoid Disaster.” Continue Reading Person of the Week: Jonas Bordo, CEO of Dwellsy
Builders Express Renewed Confidence in Housing Market
“Lack of existing inventory continues to drive buyers to new construction,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Express Renewed Confidence in Housing Market
MBA: Number of Loans in Forbearance Continue to Decline
The trade group’s latest Loan Monitoring Survey estimated 255,000 homeowners are currently in forbearance plans. Continue Reading MBA: Number of Loans in Forbearance Continue to Decline
