Federal consumer watchdog flags mortgage servicers’ junk fees

The CFPB alleges mortgage servicers charged excessive late fees, assessed "fake" private mortgage insurance premiums and made homeowners pay for unnecessary inspections.

Massachusetts orders halt to MV Realty’s 40-year listing contracts

Preliminary injunction in Massachusetts says "homeowner benefit agreements" are actually high-interest mortgage loans and can no longer be offered or enforced until case is resolved.

News Corp CEO vows to reenergize Realtor.com after CoStar deal dies

In remarks at Morgan Stanley's Technology, Media and Telcom Conference Tuesday, CEO Robert Thomson said growing Realtor.com after its sale to CoStar fell through is a "personal priority."

Zillow expands ShowingTime+ media tools into 6 new markets

Zillow's Listing Media Services product is now available in Houston, Jacksonville, San Diego, Phoenix, Chicago and San Francisco, the search portal announced Wednesday.