California Best Title Co. Inc. has agreed to pay $150,000 to the California Department of Insurance (CDI) to settle allegations that two of its employees violated state law that prohibits conflicts of interest in real estate transactions. The payment from California Best Title is comprised of a $100,000 penalty and $50,000 to cover CDI’s investigative costs. State investigators found that...

Three federal banking regulators announced their intent to issue a proposal that would rescind the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) final rule issued in October 2023. Friday’s announcement involves the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC). The agencies plan to reinstate the CRA framework that existed before October...

In the latest twist involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Friday ordered the reinstatement of all employees who were laid off last month by acting director Russell Vought. Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued her ruling in conjunction with a lawsuit brought by the National Treasury Employees...

A renovated mid-century modern home with designer interiors, a detached casita, and a vibrant backyard (with a pool) is up for grabs in Rancho Mirage, California. The stylish desert home comes furnished, with pieces carefully curated by renowned designer Michelle Boudreau, whose work has recently graced the pages of Architectural Digest. And it’s asking just under $2 million. Reagan Richter with...

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A kitchen with country-style details tends to be an instant classic. That’s because elements common in a country kitchen — natural stone, rich wood, historic colors and a collected look — never go out of style. For inspiration on how to elegantly combine charming details, check out these seven...

Measurabl, the world's most widely adopted sustainability data management platform for real estate, has released its inaugural Measurabl Intelligence report, the first edition in an ongoing series. This first-of-its-kind longitudinal analysis--developed by Measurabl's data science team--offers a new level of visibility into industry progress and sustainability performance across the U.S. Within a market...

(Boston, Massachusetts) - Realmo.com is proud to announce the upcoming release of its enhanced AI-powered market intelligence platform, designed to transform how professionals navigate the commercial real estate landscape. The new functionality leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to deliver unprecedented insights into property potential, market trends, and...

Pending home sales rose by 2.0% in February 2025, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Regional performance varied, with the Midwest and South posting gains, while the Northeast and West experienced month-over-month declines, the latter seeing a steeper drop. However, on a year-over-year basis, all four regions reported declines in contract signings, with the Midwest seeing the largest...

Statara Solutions has expanded its Statara Media Platform to include digital audio advertising, allowing real estate professionals, associations and advocacy groups to target audiences through podcasts and streaming radio. The update was rolled out after months of beta testing. The company said its goal is to provide agents and affiliates of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) with new...