Judge dismisses UWM 401(k) forfeiture lawsuit under ERISA

Michigan federal judge said plan terms allowed forfeitures to reduce employer contributions when not used for plan expenses
Read MoreMLSs are changing. So is their relationship with Realtor associations

Leaders point to consolidation, shifting ownership stakes, and governance changes as drivers of new operating models
Read MoreWhy file ops costs are the next pressure point for brokerages

The commentary argues many transaction tools track tasks but do not draft, chase signatures, or complete disclosures end to end
Read MoreSearch and exam is still mostly manual in an automated industry. But why?

Trust and liability keep humans in the loop, even as mechanical title work is suited to automation
Read MoreWhy credit unions are missing the boat on reverse mortgage demand

Credit unions originated very few of the 36,000 reverse mortgages in the past 12 months, executives told ACUMA attendees
Read MoreBuilders cut prices as new home supply holds at 8.5 months

Median price fell 5.8% year over year and supply held at 8.5 months as buydowns remain entrenched
Read MoreLand strategy math gets tougher for homebuilders in 2027–2029

Acres says its expanded platform covers 1,000-plus metros and 3,000-plus counties using 155 million parcel records
Read MoreConcerns over outliving assets grow among non-retirees

Most non-retired Americans find the idea of no more regular paychecks concerning
Read MoreHouseCanary’s bankruptcy fight is tied to a $175M+ verdict against Rocket Close

Court filings cite a $30M loan default and a pending final judgment on 2026 damages
Read MoreA new MLS ‘constitution?’ Hive MLS CEO Daniel Jones makes his case

The declaration arrives as MLS leaders confront questions involving private listing strategies, data ownership and much more
Read MoreInterlock ransomware claim triggers lawsuit against NFM Lending

Interlock claimed the breach involved more than 2.5 terabytes of files
Read MoreNew home sales are at an 8-month high but still stuck after 10 years

Sales reached a 684,000 annual rate, but higher mortgage rates may pressure builder margins and confidence
Read MoreHouseCanary files for chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey

Petitions list more than $50 million in assets and at least $50 million in liabilities across 6 affiliated debtors
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No regulator filed the Veterans United case, that is the whole story
Read More The silent failure mode: What happens when your AI model quietly gets worse

A product leader's field notes on model drift, and why "it worked in testing" is no longer good enough
Read MoreHow agents can vet a referral partner: 10 questions to ask before signing

From close rates and referral fees to lead sources and response-time requirements, here’s what agents should verify before joining a referral program
Read MoreBefore you say no: 5 borrower scenarios modern LOs can’t afford to miss

Recognizing reverse mortgage opportunities and offering the right home equity solutions starts with asking better questions
Read MoreWhy default servicing breaks at the handoffs

Five default servicing handoffs that cost mortgage investors, servicers and law firms time, visibility and money
Read MoreUnison faces another class-action lawsuit, this time in North Carolina

The case is the latest example of home equity investment providers attracting regulatory and legal scrutiny across the country
Read MoreKB Home’ build-to-order pivot pays off, but buyers remain cautious

Q3 2026 revenue fell 20% and deliveries dropped 19%, while gross margin spiked to 16.5%, up from 15.2% in Q2
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