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CoStar Group Accuses Zillow of Ongoing Copyright Infringement Despite Lawsuit on Using Watermarked Photographs
“Despite being caught red-handed blatantly stealing our copyrighted work, Zillow has double downed to exploit thousands of additional copyrighted images without any shame,” said CoStar founder and CEO Andy Florance. Continue Reading CoStar Group Accuses Zillow of Ongoing Copyright Infringement Despite Lawsuit on Using Watermarked Photographs
An Open Letter to America’s Real Estate Professionals: The Future of Homeownership Demands Our Leadership
Weekly Real Estate News’ publisher calls for a new emphasis on leadership in the real estate profession. Continue Reading An Open Letter to America’s Real Estate Professionals: The Future of Homeownership Demands Our Leadership
Leadership Shift at Title Resources Group
New CEO Kevin Wall most recently served as co-president of First American Title Insurance Company. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Title Resources Group
NAR, MBA Praise Senate-Amended Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
The bill will now go back to the House of Representatives for a reconciliation process. Continue Reading NAR, MBA Praise Senate-Amended Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
Cathie Wood Praises FHFA Directive on Cryptocurrencies in Housing Policy
Wood said the FHFA directive “could bolster both crypto and housing significantly.” Continue Reading Cathie Wood Praises FHFA Directive on Cryptocurrencies in Housing Policy
Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Mortgage activity increased quarterly in 98 of the 209 metropolitan areas analyzed by ATTOM. Continue Reading Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
The City with the Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rate Is…
San Francisco and San Jose ranked at the bottom as the cities with the lowest mortgage delinquencies. Continue Reading The City with the Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rate Is…
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
The average loan size for new homes increased from $379,107 in September to $381,404 in October. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
The delinquency rate was up 6 basis points from the second quarter and up 7 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
“Assumable loans could play a key role in unlocking housing opportunities for buyers,” said the organization. Continue Reading California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
One of the unnamed sources in Politico’s coverage complained that Pulte “sold POTUS a bill of goods that wasn’t necessarily accurate.” Continue Reading Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit seeks to expand into a class action case that would cover all US homebuyers directed by a Zillow-affiliated agent into using the company’s mortgage services. Continue Reading Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
