Antitrust lawsuit over MLS access dismissed in California by Brooklee Han for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is getting a temporary reprieve from the latest antitrust suit it’s fighting regarding “three-way membership agreements” for MLS access. On Monday, the complaint filed earlier this month in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles by John Diaz was dismissed by Judge Dolly Gee. According…

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Home equity access: How Finance of America bolsters the market with home equity products by Kennedy Edgerton for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire In today’s economy, mortgage rates and housing expenses have consistently risen. As a result, older citizens are tapping into their retirement savings to cover costs—if they have it. However, homeowners have a unique advantage with home equity products—designed to let residents tap into their home’s equity for cash.  Mortgage professionals…

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