Realogy and PHH agree to pay $17M over alleged kickbacks

Realogy and PHH Corp. will pay $17 million as part of a class-action suit in which they were accused of providing kickbacks to title providers. Continue reading

Nationwide foreclosure starts rise for first time in 3 years

Foreclosure starts increased by less than 1 percent year-over-year in July after 36 consecutive months of decreases, according to Attom Data Solutions. Continue reading

Older millennials most likely to lose sleep over housing costs

Nearly one-fifth (17 percent) of adults aged between 28 and 37 say they lose sleep over their ability to pay for housing, more than any other age group, according to a report from Bankrate.com. Continue reading

In real estate ecosystem, Zillow’s octopus arms reach far and wide

Extending beyond listings into mortgage lending, iBuying, property management and more, Zillow’s reach is expanding, but rivals have nothing to fear. Continue reading

Credit Karma acquires mortgage application startup Approved

Credit Karma, the personal finance company geared toward millennials, is acquiring digital mortgage application startup Approved for an undisclosed sum, the companies announced Friday.  Continue reading