Allied Title agrees to pay $1.9M, close 4 JVs in D.C. AG settlement - With the largest fine levied, Allied Title was one of four companies the AG reached settlement agreements with over joint ventures the district determined to be illicit. Source: bit.ly/3Tb08hB

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🚪 The end of Chevron deference might open doors to more litigation. What’s at stake for the real estate sector? #LegalUpdates #RegulatoryChallenges bit.ly/3Mpo3WF

Allied Title & Escrow, LLC, which owns eight joint ventures with real estate agents, agreed to pay $1.9 million in a settlement with the Washington, D.C. Office of the Attorney General. bit.ly/4gkbMAT #realestate #titleinsurance #realestateagents #attorneygeneral

Peter Masaitis, a California attorney, highlights a RESPA issue harming homeowners in his state, focusing on natural hazard disclosures—beyond the typical title agent and broker kickback scenarios. #RESPA #Homeowners #RealEstate bit.ly/478FfcF

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded funds out of its 2024 budget to support 75 fair housing organizations. bit.ly/3MCoNrQ #HUD #fairhousing #housing 🏘️

A status report filed in the NAR challenge to the D.C. Circuit’s holding to allow the Justice Department to reopen an investigation into the trade organization indicated NAR’s intent to take the issue to the SCOTUS. Read the subscriber exclusive: bit.ly/3ZcCs0a

Home price relief in sight, mortgage experts predict - After comparing the answers from over 100 experts across the housing and mortgage industries, Fannie Mae announced predictions that home price growth will begin to decelerate in 2025. Source: bit.ly/3TpJJWz

Most sellers willing to cover ‘some' fees in post NAR settlement market - After changes in how buyer broker compensation is negotiated were implemented last month, Redfin agents are discussing the changes they have noticed in the industry. Source: bit.ly/4glertL

Waters applauds court's decision on CFPB's small-business lending rule - The representative offered supportive words for the federal court in Texas who sided with the consumerfinance.gov over its Section 1071 rule. Source: bit.ly/4eeqBTx

Judge recuses herself from buyer agent commission cases - U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood recused herself from three of the cases related to real estate agent commission and compensation negotiations. Source: bit.ly/3AVGgc1

Brokers provide essential services, better value for consumers, study shows - Consumers, on average, save over $10,000 over the life of their mortgage loan when working with an independent mortgage broker, a study found. Source: bit.ly/3TpfAH4

Rocket Mortgage accused of ‘abusive servicing' - Rocket Mortgage, LLC attempted to establish federal jurisdiction in a case where it is accused of engaging in abusive servicing practices. Source: bit.ly/3zggiQ2

Rocket Mortgage, LLC attempted to establish federal jurisdiction in a case where it is accused of engaging in abusive servicing practices by two borrowers in relation to the insurance carrier and their deed of trust secured by their Mississippi home. bit.ly/3XBGgH1

How CFPB proposed mortgage servicing changes could help borrowers - A Garris Horn, LLP senior partner shared his insights into the consumerfinance.gov proposed revisions to mortgage servicing provisions. Source: bit.ly/3MIw49q

UWM moves to dismiss RESPA, RICO class action - The wholesale #mortgage broker filed a motion to dismiss, calling the complaint “legally meritless” for “dozens” of reasons. Source: bit.ly/3TugAJR

RESPA complaint follows unexplained mortgage modification cancelation - According to the plaintiff, he had already signed and returned a modification agreement that was inexplicably canceled. Source: bit.ly/3XGv6Re

Consumers' optimism over mortgage rates tempered by housing market - Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased slightly in August, attributed to consumer optimism over mortgage rates. Source: bit.ly/3XFvEHg