Some say Austin’s rental market might collapse. That’s not reality

In recent years, renting has become increasingly expensive, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While national rent growth has cooled compared to the double-digit surges of recent years, it remains consistent with pre-pandemic levels. In November 2023, CoreLogic reported a 2.7% an

Michigan suit claims Realtor memberships have no value after compensation banned on MLS

Plaintiffs Douglas Hardy, Glenn Champion and Dylan Tent on Thursday filed an amended complaint in their antitrust suit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The plaintiffs take issue with what they claim is a requirement f

Alexander brothers claim Side manufactured loan default

White-label brokerage Side has accused Official Partners and the Alexander brothers of defaulting on a loan. The brothers say Side manufactured the default. In their first court filing in the case, Official, Oren Alexander and Tal Alexander claim that Side broke the terms on the loan by unilaterally

Title insurers look to shed ‘junk fee’ image under Trump

For more than two years, the title insurance industry has had to exist in what professionals have deemed a ”rather challenging” environment. The issues began in April 2022 when Fannie Mae announced it would accept attorney opinion letters (AOLs) on some mortgages in lieu of a traditional title insur