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1 hour ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Fresno, CA: Prices Fall

Fresno's real estate market has shifted to favor buyers with increased inventory and declining prices.
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fromSFGATE
2 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Wichita, KS: Prices Fall

Wichita's housing market shifted to favor buyers with increased inventory and falling prices, leading to faster home sales compared to national trends.
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fromSFGATE
3 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Tulsa, OK: Prices Fall

Tulsa's real estate market favors buyers with increased inventory, lower prices, and longer days on market compared to national trends.
#luxury-real-estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
18 hours ago
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Luxury housing's resilience: Why the top of the market is moving on a different cycle

The luxury housing market is resilient, driven by high-net-worth buyers and long-term investment strategies, diverging from broader market trends.
fromElite Traveler
2 days ago
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The Growing Appeal of Multigenerational Living

Ultra-high-net-worth families are commissioning homes designed for multigenerational living, reflecting a shift in luxury real estate towards shared family life.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
18 hours ago

Luxury housing's resilience: Why the top of the market is moving on a different cycle

The luxury housing market is resilient, driven by high-net-worth buyers and long-term investment strategies, diverging from broader market trends.
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fromElite Traveler
2 days ago

The Growing Appeal of Multigenerational Living

Ultra-high-net-worth families are commissioning homes designed for multigenerational living, reflecting a shift in luxury real estate towards shared family life.
#housing-market
fromFast Company
1 day ago
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Sunbelt housing markets are so weak that this $22B homebuilder is offering its biggest incentives since 2010

fromFast Company
1 day ago
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66 housing markets enter spring 2026 above a key inventory threshold that benefits homebuyers

fromFast Company
2 days ago
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Zillow revises down its home price forecast-this map shows its outlook for 400 housing markets

Zillow forecasts a 0.5% increase in U.S. home prices from February 2026 to February 2027, indicating a soft housing market.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago
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Housing demand still growing as mortgage rates reach inflection point

Pending home sales rose despite high oil and mortgage rates, but future growth is uncertain as rates may remain elevated longer.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
14 hours ago

How real estate agents are reinventing themselves for a new era

Agents must adapt to nontraditional housing markets and shift from transactional roles to long-term advisory relationships with clients.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

Sunbelt housing markets are so weak that this $22B homebuilder is offering its biggest incentives since 2010

Lennar is spending 14% of home sales prices on incentives to maintain sales in a softer housing market.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

66 housing markets enter spring 2026 above a key inventory threshold that benefits homebuyers

Active housing inventory has significantly increased by February 2026 compared to pre-pandemic levels, particularly in the South and Mountain West regions.
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

Zillow revises down its home price forecast-this map shows its outlook for 400 housing markets

Zillow forecasts a 0.5% increase in U.S. home prices from February 2026 to February 2027, indicating a soft housing market.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Housing demand still growing as mortgage rates reach inflection point

Pending home sales rose despite high oil and mortgage rates, but future growth is uncertain as rates may remain elevated longer.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
13 hours ago

Coming soon listings surge as portals strike syndication deals

Pre-marketing properties as 'coming soon' may not be effective in a slow market with high interest rates and limited buyer urgency.
#mortgage-rates
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from24/7 Wall St.
13 hours ago

With Mortgage Rates at a 3-Month High, These Stocks Are Quietly Winning

Higher mortgage rates are benefiting select companies, particularly in the mortgage servicing and banking sectors.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Mike Vough on borrowers staying rate anchored into 2026

Refinance activity declined in February as rates hit 5.9%, a psychological barrier, while ARM popularity increased to 10%, supporting purchase activity through lower effective rates.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Housing demand still positive, but for how long with rising rates?

Mortgage rates surged above 6.41% amid increased volatility and widened spreads, driven by Iran conflict escalation, threatening the year's low-rate environment while housing demand remains positive but historically fades near 7% rates.
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fromSFGATE
3 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Colorado Springs, CO: Prices Fall

Colorado Springs' housing market shows increased buyer power with more inventory, price cuts, and faster sales for well-priced homes.
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fromSFGATE
5 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Philadelphia, PA: Prices Fall

Philadelphia's housing market is tightening with fewer listings and stable prices, creating real competition for buyers.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
7 hours ago

How to price listings when sellers resist market data

Agents must adapt their pricing strategies to the current market, as sellers are influenced by misinformation and emotional attachments to their home values.
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fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Phoenix, AZ: Prices Fall

Phoenix's real estate market has shifted to favor buyers with increased inventory and falling prices.
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fromSFGATE
9 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Albuquerque, NM: Prices Rise

Albuquerque's real estate market is tightening with rising prices and fewer listings, contrasting with national trends.
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fromSFGATE
10 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Mesa, AZ: Prices Fall

Mesa's real estate market shows a slight shift towards buyers, with increased inventory and price reductions, yet homes sell faster than the national average.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
13 hours ago

Balance Homes updates co-ownership program

Balance's program offers structured support for homeowners, focusing on co-ownership and a path to full ownership with ongoing counseling and financial incentives.
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fromIndependent
20 hours ago

Evictions to surge as sales by landlords make up almost half of homes on the market

Average costs for semi-detached houses are rising due to new rent regulations, leading to increased evictions.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
11 hours ago

NYC steps up ADU push with pre-reviewed plans and funding

Mayor Zohran Mamdani aims to enhance NYC's housing supply by expediting accessory dwelling unit construction with pre-reviewed plans and support tools.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
15 hours ago

Michael Banner on why HECM for Purchase failed to take off

The reverse mortgage industry has failed to promote its products effectively, leading to low adoption rates despite their potential benefits.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 hours ago

National Land Realty rolls out tiered commission model

National Land Realty offers a new commission structure with three plans, including a 100% commission option for top producers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
8 hours ago

Groundworks aims to train 5,000 trade frontliners to meet repair crisis

Groundworks plans to create 5,000 skilled trades jobs over the next five years as demand for structural and moisture remediation grows across the aging U.S. housing stock.
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fromBusiness Matters
15 hours ago

Singapore wealth fund targets 1bn takeover of UK self-storage chain

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund plans to acquire Access Self Storage for over ÂŁ1 billion, highlighting ongoing interest in UK real estate despite economic volatility.
fromHoodline
13 hours ago

Hybrid HQ Shuffle: SC&H Packs Up Sparks, Plants Flag in Hunt Valley

The new headquarters at 226 Schilling Circle, Suite 300, provides roughly 20,000 square feet of workspace, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a cafe, and expanded conference and breakout areas. 'After 19 years in Sparks, we needed a headquarters built for how we work today and where we're headed tomorrow,' CEO Pritpal Kalsi said in the company's release.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
15 hours ago

Onity Group rebrands PHH Mortgage to Onity Mortgage

Liberty Reverse Mortgage is rebranded as Onity and will reduce its operations after selling $9.6 billion in servicing rights to Finance of America.
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fromThe Good Life France
15 hours ago

The truth about buying a gite in France - The Good Life France

Successful gîtes require careful planning, management, and consideration of property characteristics to maximize bookings and guest experience.
#real-estate-investing
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

What to know about the 'buy, refinance, repeat' strategy helping real estate investors scale without tons of cash

Real estate investing requires strategy, time, and significant capital, with the BRRRR method enabling rapid portfolio growth through refinancing.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Home flipping volume falls to 5-year low, margins hit 2008 levels

Home flipping profitability declined significantly in 2025, with median gross profits falling to $65,981 and ROI dropping to 25.5%, the lowest since 2008, as elevated prices and strong competition constrain investor returns.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

10 Best Places for Gen X to Live in the U.S., According to Real Estate Experts

Gen X prioritizes financial security and quality of life as they approach retirement.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Arizona housing reform push would curb HOA, design mandates

Arizona lawmakers are advancing bills to limit local control over housing design standards and contractor licensing to address the housing shortage.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Brenda Power: Meath house demolition is another victory for the State against the small man

Large property developers in Ireland continue to operate without proper planning permissions, impacting local amenities and infrastructure.
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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

What a $400K Home Looks Like in Oklahoma City Right Now

Oklahoma City offers a strong housing market with increased listings and stable prices, making it an attractive option for buyers.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

NNN REIT's 36-Year Dividend Streak Meets Its Toughest Test Yet

NNN REIT has raised its dividend every year since 1990, maintaining strong occupancy and a solid payout ratio.
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

The Best House Buying Companies in the UK (2026): A Business Perspective

The UK property market continues to evolve, with increasing demand for speed, certainty and flexibility driving growth in the fast house sale sector. House buying companies have become a significant part of the market, offering homeowners an alternative to traditional estate agent sales.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Who's Right on Arbor Realty? Insiders Load Up While Bears Circle

Nearly 47.24 million shares are sold short, representing 29.09% of the float, with short interest rising 3.56% since the last report, indicating a bearish sentiment.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Lower rates aren't enough: What mortgage lenders and servicers must do to set spring homebuyers up for long-term success

Interest rates easing may improve buyer sentiment, but sustainable homeownership relies more on managing cash flow than just lower rates.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Built-for-rent multifamily starts jump 18% in Q4 2025

Built-for-rent multifamily construction surged in late 2025, with 95% of starts dedicated to rentals, impacting unit sizes and market dynamics.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Clark Howard Says Ohio Homeowner Is Completely Trapped As Solar Lease Payment Jumped $200 Monthly

Michael's situation is a case study in exactly how those risks materialize. The solar lease model contains structural risks that are easy to miss when a salesperson is at your door promising lower bills.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Daiwa House deal adds Washington foothold as Trumark buys JK Monarch

The acquisition of JK Monarch by Trumark Homes signifies a strategic expansion for Daiwa House, enhancing its U.S. homebuilding platform across the busiest construction corridors.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Coming soon listings rise, brokerages and portals challenge MLS control

Major real estate brokerages and portals are rapidly launching pre-marketing platforms for coming soon listings, making this capability essential for competitive brokerages.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How Builders Strengthen Mitigation & Insurability in a Hard Market

Insurance carriers now require mitigation features as baseline standards rather than optional upgrades, with demonstrated risk reduction directly correlating to lower premiums and improved insurability.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Compass, Rocket, Redfin urge MLSs to allow seller-directed pre-marketing

Real estate professionals must prioritize seller-directed marketing decisions over MLS requirements, and brokers should defend agents penalized for following client instructions.
#new-home-sales
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

February new-home purchase mortgage demand edges up

New single-family home sales declined 3.3% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 641,000 units, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and a weakening job market.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

January new home sales fall 17.6%, weather and rates in focus

New home sales dropped 17.6% in January to 587,000 units, though economists expect upward revisions and attribute the decline partly to severe weather and partially to weak underlying demand.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

February new-home purchase mortgage demand edges up

New single-family home sales declined 3.3% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 641,000 units, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and a weakening job market.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

January new home sales fall 17.6%, weather and rates in focus

New home sales dropped 17.6% in January to 587,000 units, though economists expect upward revisions and attribute the decline partly to severe weather and partially to weak underlying demand.
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fromInc
4 days ago

Why Connectivity Is the New 'Location' in Commercial Real Estate

Digital infrastructure and connectivity now rival or surpass traditional location as the primary factor determining real estate value for business properties, with 96% of U.S. business leaders willing to pay premium prices for reliable connectivity.
#basel-iii-capital-requirements
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Proposed capital rules set LTV-based mortgage risk weights

Basel III proposals reduce Tier 1 capital requirements for banks while increasing risk sensitivity for mortgages through LTV-based risk weights and eliminating MSR capital deductions in favor of 250% risk weighting.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Banks eye mortgage growth if Basel III capital rules ease

Bank executives anticipate Basel III recalibration could increase mortgage and MSR attractiveness through lower risk weights and LTV-sensitive capital requirements, though implementation is expected to be gradual.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Proposed capital rules set LTV-based mortgage risk weights

Basel III proposals reduce Tier 1 capital requirements for banks while increasing risk sensitivity for mortgages through LTV-based risk weights and eliminating MSR capital deductions in favor of 250% risk weighting.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Banks eye mortgage growth if Basel III capital rules ease

Bank executives anticipate Basel III recalibration could increase mortgage and MSR attractiveness through lower risk weights and LTV-sensitive capital requirements, though implementation is expected to be gradual.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Montana Supreme Court upholds 2023 housing reform laws

Montana Supreme Court upholds 2023 housing reform package that loosens single-family zoning rules and requires local code updates to increase housing supply across the state.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

BFS CEO Jackson maps a bigger role in homebuilding workflows

Builders FirstSource evolved from a materials supplier into a full-service partner offering planning, procurement, delivery, installation, and digital project management to reduce jobsite friction for homebuilders.
#mortgage-technology
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

JAUST launches automated jumbo mortgage underwriting platform

JAUST is a cloud-based underwriting engine that automates mortgage lending processes by classifying documents, applying credit guidelines in real time, and generating auditable underwriting recommendations to reduce errors and improve efficiency.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

JAUST launches automated jumbo mortgage underwriting platform

JAUST is a cloud-based underwriting engine that automates mortgage lending processes by classifying documents, applying credit guidelines in real time, and generating auditable underwriting recommendations to reduce errors and improve efficiency.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
4 days ago

Tenancy in Common vs Joint Tenancy: Key Differences for Homebuyers

Tenancy in common is a form of co-ownership where two or more people each own a share of a property. One of the biggest advantages is flexibility. Ownership shares can be, but don't have to be equal. For example, one person can own 60 percent while another owns 40 percent, based on how much each contributed financially.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

3% price cuts are driving faster home sales in mid-market housing

The $350,000 to $650,000 mid-market segment achieves fastest sales with approximately 3% price cuts, outperforming both entry-level and luxury tiers through precise pricing alignment with buyer expectations.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Global luxury housing markets move toward equilibrium in 2026

The composite PSI score declined slightly to 14.4 in 2026 from 15.6 in 2025, reflecting normalizing demand and a more balanced luxury real estate market with steady pricing confidence.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

The industry's quiet first line of defense

Title agents perform critical fraud detection work during real estate transactions that remains largely invisible to buyers, sellers, and lenders despite being more important than the visible closing process.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

eXp Realty adds coming soon syndication to Realtor.com, Homes.com

eXp Realty will syndicate coming soon listings to major portals through Zenlist, reaching over 170 million monthly viewers with seller permission and MLS compliance.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Dubai vs London: Why global investors are looking beyond traditional property markets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Dubai increasingly competes with London as a property investment destination, offering higher rental yields, investor-friendly conditions, and strong capital growth potential that appeal to globally mobile buyers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Offerpad targets 1,000 quarterly transactions with AI platforms

We wanted to create an AI-powered operating system that could be there from the moment of reaching out to find the right customers through to when we close on the sale of a home to a consumer. AI has been able to take out 10 years of data and the tens of thousands of homes we have viewed and living rooms we have been in and help us do everything from find out which consumers are more likely to engage with us to what product is going to work for them and even what renovations we may need to do on a property.
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fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
5 days ago

What Debt-to-Income Ratio Do You Need to Get Approved for a Mortgage?

Lenders use debt-to-income ratio to determine how much a potential borrower can afford to pay on a mortgage. This ratio includes most sources of debt and income, but it doesn't include everyday expenses like utilities or groceries. Generally, having a higher debt-to-income ratio makes it harder to secure financing to buy a house.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Mortgage applications fall 10.9% as 30-year rate rises to 6.3%

The MBA's refinance index decreased 19% from the previous week while remaining 69% higher than the same week one year ago. The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 52.3% of total applications, down from 57.8% the previous week.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

MRED moves to abandon NAR membership requirement

Proposed updates include a code of conduct designed to ensure any non-Realtor participants will be held to professional standards. Assuming that passes, which I hope it does but you know, it's not up to me, it's up to the board it would be up to each individual Realtor association or MLS that we partner with to implement it.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

CrossCountry Mortgage to buy Summit Funding

CCM acquired Summit Mortgage Company, adding 168 loan officers and 45 branches to expand its $50.5 billion annual origination volume through strategic consolidation and operational synergies.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Atlantic Avenue leads HECM broker endorsements in January

Atlantic Avenue Mortgage leads HECM brokers with 935 endorsements, while HECM endorsements dropped 21% from January to February, with proprietary reverse mortgages capturing 45% market share.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

IMB per-loan profits fell 44% in Q4 2025

Mortgage company production profits improved to 17 basis points in Q4 2025 from losses of 4 basis points in Q4 2024, though profits declined sequentially from Q3 2025.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Compass dismisses lawsuit against Zillow over listing policy

Compass dismissed its lawsuit against Zillow after Zillow clarified it would not ban listings previously marketed on Compass or Redfin before Zillow listing.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone named Compass International Holdings COO

Sue Yannaccone promoted to chief operations officer of Compass International Holdings following the $1.6 billion Anywhere acquisition, overseeing enterprise operations and technology strategy across nine real estate brands.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Real estate success is shifting beyond sales volume

Real estate success now depends on consistency, relationships, and reliability rather than transaction volume alone, as informed clients and transparent markets demand dependable service.
#housing-affordability
fromFast Company
1 week ago
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Housing market squeeze: The income needed to purchase a typical U.S. home is up 79% since 2020

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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Local investors outpace builders in delivering starter homes

Housing affordability crisis stems from insufficient entry-level homes below $300,000, while millions of vacant properties remain underutilized despite investor-led renovation efforts restoring starter homes.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

MBA's Broeksmit on Trump orders, AI and mortgage affordability

Housing affordability depends on buildable supply at reasonable prices; psychological factors and fiscal concerns drive borrower behavior independent of interest rate expectations.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Housing market squeeze: The income needed to purchase a typical U.S. home is up 79% since 2020

Annual household income needed to purchase a typical U.S. home reached $93,061 in January 2026, up 78.8% since January 2020, though down 5.9% year-over-year.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Local investors outpace builders in delivering starter homes

Housing affordability crisis stems from insufficient entry-level homes below $300,000, while millions of vacant properties remain underutilized despite investor-led renovation efforts restoring starter homes.
#real-estate-technology
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Zillow Preview adds pre market listings with brokerage branding

Zillow launched Preview, a pre-marketing tool for unlisted properties, partnering with major brokerages to compete with Compass's coming soon listings strategy.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Closinglock launches automated closing updates

Closinglock's automated updates, real-time tracking, and expanded integrations streamline real estate closings by keeping all parties aligned while reducing administrative workload.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Zillow Preview adds pre market listings with brokerage branding

Zillow launched Preview, a pre-marketing tool for unlisted properties, partnering with major brokerages to compete with Compass's coming soon listings strategy.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Closinglock launches automated closing updates

Closinglock's automated updates, real-time tracking, and expanded integrations streamline real estate closings by keeping all parties aligned while reducing administrative workload.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

ICE launches AI voice and chat agents for mortgage servicing

ICE Mortgage Technology launches AI-driven productivity agents including voice and chat tools for homeowners and servicing teams to streamline mortgage management, reduce costs, and maintain compliance.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Housing as social infrastructure: What Vision 2030 got right - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Saudi Arabia's Jood Eskan programme redefines philanthropy as primary housing policy rather than supplementary gap-filling, achieving scale and governance standards exceeding typical public housing programmes.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

RESO and CMLS end talks to form new combined group

RESO and CMLS decided against merging into a single entity, citing structural and governance obstacles, while committing to continued collaboration on aligned missions.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

The Real Brokerage adds RealTrends Verified ranked Atlanta group

Multiple real estate teams transition to Legends Real Estate Group under Real's platform while maintaining independent brands and accessing shared technology and resources.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

The 'average rent' mirage: why we need better numbers to understand urban economics | Fortune

Traditional office rent statistics mask true market conditions by failing to account for tenant concessions and lease variations, creating a distorted picture of market health that misleads business leaders and policymakers.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

How agents are helping young homebuyers beat fears, finances

First-time homebuyers purchasing by age 30 accumulate $119,000 more net worth by age 50 than those waiting until their 40s, yet median first-time buyer age has risen from 30 to 40 since 1990 due to affordability challenges.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Housing muni market swells amid affordability policy debate

Municipal bonds have become a critical financing tool for affordable housing, growing 198% since 2016 and now representing 7% of the $4.4 trillion municipal bond market.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

These 16 major housing markets enter spring 2026 with enough supply to create homebuyer deals

Housing markets with inventory restored to pre-pandemic levels show weaker price growth, while markets below 2019 levels maintain stronger price appreciation despite year-over-year listing increases.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Michael Houghton: 'We became accidental landlords six years ago. The whole system has started to make less sense, but our strategy remains simple'

Property investment success requires understanding financial fundamentals, market knowledge, and maintaining a long-term perspective despite inherent complexities.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Real estate recruiting now hinges on leadership and systems

Real estate agents now prioritize workplace culture, leadership quality, and business support systems over commission splits when choosing brokerages.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Lennar margin 'circuit breaker': Is Stuart Miller right, wrong or bluffing?

Lennar shifted from using margins as a shock absorber to a circuit breaker, intentionally sacrificing profitability to maintain production volume amid persistent housing market affordability constraints.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Why most brokerages scale for revenue but fail to profit

Brokerages often scale revenue without scaling profitability, increasing operational strain while appearing successful through higher GCI and agent counts.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Homebuilder confidence nudges up but remains below par

Affordability for buyers and builders remains a top concern, said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens in a statement. Many buyers remain on the fence waiting for lower interest rates and due to economic uncertainty. Builders are facing elevated land, labor and construction costs and nearly two-thirds continue to offer sales incentives in a bid to firm up the market.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Freedom Mortgage parent to acquire Seneca Mortgage Servicing

Freedom Superior acquires Seneca Mortgage Servicing from EJF Capital to expand its GSE-approved MSR platform and servicing capabilities, reaching a $642B portfolio.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Hawai'i Life names Palo Luckett as principal broker

Real estate here is very relationship-driven, and when agents have solid guidance behind them, they can stay focused on taking care of their clients and building their business. In Hawaii we're often working with clients across islands and time zones, so things don't always happen during the workweek.
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fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 week ago

Boston Real Estate New Study (This May Surprise You) Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Homeowners are increasingly converting unsold properties into rentals rather than accepting lower sale prices, reaching near-record levels of 2.3% on Zillow as of March 2026.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

He didn't want to move away from his friends, so he built them an apartment building. Now, they all own it.

Co-housing offers a sustainable alternative to traditional housing by combining private homes with shared amenities and collective community management, addressing the limitations of both isolated living and overly intimate shared spaces.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

My wife and I built a tiny home in our 60s. The downsides are worth it to live mortgage-free.

A Dutch couple in their 60s sold their house and built a tiny home, achieving mortgage-free living while maintaining their unconventional lifestyle preferences.
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