$18.5M in fines imposed on former Wells Fargo execs prove elusive

Under new leadership, OCC settles actions against two executives tied to 2016 scandal for $150,000 and won’t say if it will defend court challenge of $10 million fine in a third case. Continue reading

Fair housing is not a checkbox. It’s the heart of our industry

Fair housing is not just about reacting to injustice anymore, LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo writes. It’s about proactively building a better future. Continue reading

In the face of bigotry and apathy, fair housing is even more essential

As civic rights deteriorate, it’s essential for Realtors to hold the line and ensure equitable access to housing for all, Sean Frank writes. Continue reading

Give us your 1 big idea on how to improve fair housing: Pulse

As a Realtor, you’ve seen it all, so tell us what one thing, from your perspective, would go the furthest in improving fair housing compliance? Continue reading

Groups slam CFPB’s bid to undo fair lending settlement as ‘dangerous’

Fair housing and consumer groups are trying to stop the Trump administration from vacating a settlement the government reached with a Chicago mortgage broker just days before the November election. Continue reading

Private listings just got real: State regulators have entered the chat

State regulators are scrutinzing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading

Trump administration makes its case for massive CFPB job cuts

Judge puts a temporary hold on DOGE-driven move to fire all but 200 of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1,700 employees to determine if it could still fulfill its statutory duties Continue reading

Measure to disband Florida Real Estate Commission met with alarm

If passed into law, the bill would end the seven-member body that oversees licensing and disciplinary matters for 320,000 real estate professionals. Florida Realtors and other groups slammed the plan. Continue reading

Measure to disband Florida Real Estate Commission met with alarm

If passed into law, the bill would end the seven-member body that oversees licensing and disciplinary matters for 320,000 real estate professionals. Florida Realtors and other groups slammed the plan. Continue reading

Democrats question legality of Fannie, Freddie board purges

Less than four days after being confirmed as head of the mortgage giants’ federal regulator, housing scion Bill Pulte fired 14 board members and made himself the chair of both companies. Continue reading