lawsuits

With Class-Action Status, D-FW Agents React to Potential Fallout From Commission Lawsuit Ruling

By Daniel Lalley / May 3, 2022 /

Traditionally, real estate commissions work in a way that benefits all parties involved. In this scheme, home buyer commission fees are absorbed in the seller’s closing costs. However, last Friday, a federal court ruling threatening to rock the real estate world opened avenues for Missouri home sellers to sue buyer agents for commissions paid. The…

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Couple Seeks to Clear the Air With Realtor — Via Lawsuit

By Bethany Erickson / August 1, 2018 /
Realtor

Nobody starts housing hunting thinking, “You know, I think I want a house that smells like a giant litter box,” but that’s what one Florida couple says they got with their home purchase — all thanks to the Realtor that listed it. Newlyweds Daniel McKay and Katherine Pulker closed on their home in Valrico, Florida,…

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Houses of Cards: Suit After Suit Against Bella Vita Custom Homes, All Say the Same Things

By Bethany Erickson / April 4, 2017 /
Some customers of Bella Vita Custom Homes said they saw little to no progress on their homes, despite promises by the builder.

Note: This is the second story of four detailing the legal travails of Bella Vita Custom Homes, and the trail of dissatisfied customers, subcontractors and investors they left in the wake of their bankruptcy. The first story can be found here.  The custom home Tod Gibbs is building was almost built by Bella Vita Custom Homes.…

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