The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, formed in the wake of the financial meltdown of 2008, officially turned three years old this month. Since its creation, the CFPB has grown into… Read More »
Last month, the CFPB fined a title company $30k for improperly paying out referral fees to mortgage brokers. “Kickbacks drive up the costs of getting a mortgage and put law-abiding… Read More »
This year, Zillow and Trulia are set to spend, collectively, about $110 million on advertising. That’s $65 million for Zillow, who captured roughly 16% of real estate-related search traffic from… Read More »
Losing a loved one is never easy. Neither is dealing with assets, or debts, they’ve left behind. If a parent dies, and they owe money on a home loan, what… Read More »
Did you know that there are over 133 million housing units in the United States? Did you know that there are over 2 million people working in the real estate… Read More »
Nalbone to serve agents in Virginia and regional group Santa Barbara, CA July 24, 2014 WFG National Title Insurance Company (“WFG National Title”) has added Anthony Nalbone as Agency Sales… Read More »
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau recently levied a $500,000 fine against a real estate company for failing to comply with RESPA disclosure law. The bold move was meant to demonstrate… Read More »
The CFPB is looking to expand its ability to process complaints from individual consumers regarding financial institutions. It currently accepts complaints on many consumer financial products, including credit cards, mortgages,… Read More »
Five elected to board charged with setting New York title insurance rates New York, NY July 9, 2014 Michael Kelly of WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG National Title) has… Read More »
Realogy, owner of such industry-leading real estate brands as Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, and Sotheby’s, has reached an agreement to purchase ZipRealty’s residential brokerage… Read More »