Compass files ethics complaints against Zillow in 26 states

Compass International Holdings has filed Code of Ethics complaints against Zillow, the brokerage firm confirmed to HousingWire on Tuesday.  According to a Compass spokesperson the complaints, which allege that Zillow has made false advertising claims, spans 26 states, 55 MLSs and 30 Realtor associat

NTREIS names Joey Bandemer VP of data governance

North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. (NTREIS) has named Joey Bandemer vice president of data governance and customer experience, the MLS said in an announcement on Tuesday. The MLS said the hire is the latest step in a broad modernization effort at NTREIS under CEO Chris Carrillo, who t

Homeowners Paying More for Insurance Than Property Taxes in Almost One Third of U.S. States

When it comes to homeownership carrying costs, property taxes and homeowners insurance are among the most expensive and unavoidable. In recent years, insurance premiums in particular have risen across the U.S. largely due to climate change-driven natural disasters; increased claims tend to result in

Laguna Hills HOA Sues Family Over Fence Protecting Pet Goats From Coyote Attacks

A Southern California family is embroiled in a legal battle with their homeowners association after raising the height of their property fence to protect their pet goats from coyote attacks.  Earlier this year, the Nellie Gail Ranch HOA filed a lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court attempting to f