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

UWM broker ultimatum tied to 5 bps price drop at rivals

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM)’s 2021 move to bar its broker partners from also sending loans to Rocket Mortgage drove an average price decrease of 5 basis points per loan at companies not targeted by the policy, according to a new academic paper. The analysis, conducted by Spencer Stone of the Uni

Zillow says conspiracy, MRED and Compass say Zillow did this to itself

After exchanging post-hearing briefs late last week in their ongoing antitrust dispute, Zillow, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass filed replies to each others’ briefs on Monday.  In briefs filed last Thursday, Zillow alleged an “unlawful conspiracy” to cut off its access to Chicagoland lis

Christy Soukhamneut on joining Stockton Mortgage as chief strategy and innovation officer

Stockton Mortgage recently announced that it has appointed Christy Soukhamneut as its new chief strategy and innovation officer. Soukhamneut brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across independent mortgage banks, banks and credit unions — including prior roles with University