Bank launches Spanish website in wake of redlining settlement

Washington Trust “vehemently” denied the allegations leveled by the Justice Department last fall, but agreed to invest and spend at least $9 million to improve access to mortgage credit in minority neighborhoods in Rhode Island. Continue reading

Ex Matterport CEO wins $79M stock-lock suit against 3D tour biz

William Brown, who served as CEO of the company though 2018, is entitled to damages after Matterport prevented him from selling all of his shares when the company went public in 2021. Continue reading

Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month is over, but the impact isn’t

AREAA President Jamie Tian offers insight into the organization’s efforts to fight barriers to homeownership and affordability. Continue reading

Pending home sales fell in April but expected rate cuts offer some hope

Contract signings fell 7.7 percent between March and April to a score of 72.3 on the Pending Home Sales Index last month, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

NWMLS opts out of NAR deal in bid to continue commission offers

Northwest MLS says banning compensation in the MLS restricts consumer choice and transparency. Plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Ketchmark says “the fox is guarding the chicken house.” Continue reading

3 pillars of creating a sustainable and rewarding real estate business

You apply discipline to starting and growing your business, but how do you apply that same discipline to making it sustainable? Broker Pam Blair offers guidance for making your real estate business more meaningful and satisfying. Continue reading

Dominate documentation this summer with these 4 hot tips

Want to cover yourself and your clients while preventing miscommunication? Careful organization and documentation, Rachael Hite writes, can save your summer. Continue reading

Mortgage rates are bouncing back, and homebuyers don’t like it

As rates on conventional mortgages head back above 7 percent, homebuyer demand for purchase loans is wilting, with applications dropping for a third week in a row last week, according to an MBA survey. Continue reading