NAR Names New Brand Protection VP

Leslie Nettleford-Freeman joins NAR as associate general counsel and VP, focused on defending the Realtor brand and leading legal trademark efforts.

Email OK for Some Landlord-Tenant Notices

Florida now allows landlords and tenants to exchange certain notices by email if both sign a written addendum.

Buy Now, Pay Later May Hurt Your Credit

FICO will soon factor buy now, pay later loans into credit scores, raising concerns from consumer advocates about fees, debt risks and missed payments.

Mortgage Servicers See Drop in Customer Ratings

Satisfaction with mortgage servicers has dropped to record lows in 2025, driven by poor communication, rising escrow costs and weak customer service.