Four title firms settle kickback charges in D.C. But they’re not RESPA violations by Brooklee Han for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Four title insurance firms have agreed to pay nearly $3.3 million to settle civil claims that they’ve engaged in kickbacks with real estate agents through joint ventures in the Washington, D.C. area, according to the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Allied Title & Escrow, LLC (Allied), KVS…

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Weathering change in the housing market: How originators can handle the mortgage industry forecast by Tom Hutchens for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire In the months ahead, with the presidential election approaching and the Federal Reserve eyeing interest rate cuts, originators will scrutinize how shifting fiscal policy could influence the mortgage industry and the economy at large. A new administration could have ramifications for markets and the overall economy, with potential policy…

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Building towards 2050: Ensuring affordable housing in an urbanized America by Jason Bordainick for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Urbanization is rapidly transforming cities worldwide. By 2050, it is projected that 90% of the U.S. population will reside in urban areas, signifying a monumental shift towards city living. This unprecedented urban growth poses substantial implications for housing, particularly in accommodating an expanding and increasingly diverse population within urban…

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Legal Briefs: News from Around NH by NH Business Review for NH Business Review Staff

Upper Valley waste management company pleads guilty to falsifying reports An Orange-based waste management company has pleaded guilty to falsifying annual facility reports and will pay a total of $100,000 in fines, state officials announced. Hammond Grinding and Recycling, which specializes in construction and demolition debris, was charged earlier this year…

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