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AD Mortgage broker survey finds rising AI use and training gaps
AD Mortgage released a new broker technology survey this week, which shows mortgage professionals are increasingly using artificial intelligence and digital tools but still face gaps in training, integration and…
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For $10.5M, a sunny yellow Mediterranean villa on the Upper East Side
This 4,500-square-foot townhouse at 126 East 74th Street on the Upper East Side, asking $10.5 million, has a unique architectural history in addition to a designer’s touch. Built in 1880,…
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Realty of America expands into Tennessee
Realty of America has expanded into Tennessee with the launch of its first office in the state, marking another step in the company’s national growth strategy. The new operation will…
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Darryl Davis: Why your pricing talk is not landing with real estate sellers anymore
Here’s a truth that’s going to sting a little: if you’re still walking into listing appointments armed with the same pricing presentation you used in 2021 (or earlier!), you’re bringing…
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New sculpture in FiDi honors ‘Little Syria,’ NYC’s first Arabic-speaking community
A new public art installation in Lower Manhattan pays tribute to “Little Syria,” New York City’s first Arabic-speaking community, which was displaced in the 1940s when the area was largely demolished…
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HUD says agents can discuss crime and school data, reversing Biden-era stance
Real estate agents may lawfully discuss neighborhood crime rates and school quality with clients without violating the Fair Housing Act’s prohibition on racial steering, the U.S. Department of Housing and…
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Texas judge dismisses Colony Ridge discrimination lawsuit
A federal judge in Texas dismissed with prejudice a high-profile discrimination lawsuit against Colony Ridge Development while sharply criticizing a proposed settlement agreement that would have directed millions of dollars…
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NYC pied-à-terre tax could raise less than Hochul’s $500M estimate, report finds
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed pied-à-terre tax could generate up to $500 million annually, but multiple variables could affect the final revenue, according to a report released Thursday by New York…
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Why housing reforms stall even when the fixes are known
America has a housing problem – we seem to agree on that – but little else. We don’t have a shortage of ideas about how to fix it – we…
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UWM escalates bidding war for TWO with $12 offer, open letter to shareholders
UWM Holdings Corp. is pressing its campaign to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO), issuing an open letter to the seller shareholders Thursday evening that details a sweetened proposal that…
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Realtracs expands with national brokerage listings from United and Compass International Holdings
Realtracs, Tennessee’s largest multiple listing service, is expanding beyond its regional base with new national brokerage participation that will bring listings from Compass International Holdings, the parent company of Compass,…
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Leadership in an Age of Disruption: A Conversation with Mitt Romney
In a wide-ranging conversation at NAIOP’s National Forums Symposium this week in Salt Lake City, former U.S. Senator Mitt Romney shared candid insights on leadership, economic uncertainty, artificial intelligence and…
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Tanya Reu-Narvaez named chief people officer at Compass International Holdings
Tanya Reu-Narvaez, a 24-year veteran of Anywhere Real Estate, has been named chief people officer of Compass International Holdings (CIH), parent company of Compass, Anywhere Real Estate and @properties Christie’s…
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Colorado lawmakers act to reality-check Prop 123 housing targets
Nearly four years ago, Colorado voters approved a special fund to address the affordable housing crisis following Covid-19. Meeting the fund’s objectives, however, proved harder for participating cities than expected.…
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Smith Douglas Homes prioritizes pace over price, plays the long game
In a weaker-than-expected demand environment, declining new-home sales prices, rising incentives, and geopolitical uncertainty, select homebuilders have tapped the brakes on new deliveries and deliberately slowed their sales pace to…
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ONE Sotheby’s adds luxury adviser as South Florida development expands
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has recruited a veteran luxury real estate adviser as the brokerage continues expanding its new development business across South Florida. Angel Gonzalez has joined the firm…
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The Gathering: How is AI reshaping mortgage lending and servicing?
It’s difficult to understate the impact that artificial intelligence is having on all aspects of the mortgage industry. From lead generation and borrower qualification to loan servicing and customer retention,…
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Why LGI Homes is the clearest read on entry-level buyer math
A tale of two Spring Selling housing markets set the scene for LGI Homes’ Q1 2026 earnings release this week. Structurally, it’s not a market short on demand. Behaviorally and…
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Knicks are hosting a free playoff watch party outside of MSG for Game 6
The New York Knicks are hosting a free watch party for game six of their first-round NBA playoff series. Fans can venture to Madison Square Garden on Thursday night to…
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ICE reports record revenue of $3B, profit of $1.4B in Q1 2026
Intercontinental Exchange Inc., the operator of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and parent company of ICE Mortgage Technology, on Thursday reported first-quarter 2026 net income attributable to shareholders of $1.4 billion. That…
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Highlands Residential Mortgage acquires Equitable Mortgage, enters Ohio market
Highlands Residential Mortgage has acquired The Equitable Mortgage Corp., giving the Texas-based lender an immediate footprint in central Ohio’s competitive home purchase market. Founded in 1995, Columbus-based Equitable Mortgage has…
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North Carolina House Democrats revive state housing reform
North Carolina House Democrats will take another shot at sweeping housing reform. Several cycles of defeat on similar legislation loom in their rearview mirror. Undaunted by a string of previously…
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Corina Lessa says visibility drives trust in real estate leadership
In Corina Lessa’s view, “real estate is the most powerful force shaping human civilization.” “Behind the real estate industry, there are leaders that are making the decisions that are shaping…
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Atlas VMS launches insurance-backed appraisal warranty for lenders
Valuation and mortgage solutions company Atlas VMS on Thursday announced the launch of Atlas LoanShield, an insurance-backed appraisal warranty designed to protect mortgage lenders from financial losses tied to appraisal…
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NorthstarMLS, CREB partner with Broker Public Portal
NorthstarMLS and California Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (CREB), which is the majority shareholder of MetroList MLS, have both entered strategic partnerships with Broker Public Portal (BPP) that will expand the…
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Macy’s Flower Show returns to Herald Square celebrating America’s gardens
The annual Macy’s Flower Show opened last week in Herald Square, transforming the famed department store’s flagship with lush floral art that celebrates America’s gardens. In its 51st year, the…
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Homeownership Slips Further Out of Reach for First-Time Buyers Even as Assistance Programs Expand
WASHINGTON — Buying a first home in America has rarely been more difficult, as elevated mortgage rates, limited inventory, and persistently high prices continue to sideline millions of would-be buyers…
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Trust & Will CEO: Housing pros should prep for ‘historic’ wealth transfer wave
Housing and mortgage professionals should prepare for a coming wave of intergenerational wealth transfers driven largely by real estate assets, according to Cody Barbo, co-founder and CEO of Trust &…
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William Raveis rolls out Raveis365+ tech stack built on Cloze AI for 4,500 agents
William Raveis Real Estate has partnered with Cloze to power its new Raveis365+ technology platform, adding AI-driven relationship intelligence to the brokerage’s existing Microsoft-based communication and tech stack for more…
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MIBOR BLC integrates buyer demand into MLS platform
Indianapolis-based MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative (BLC) has announced a partnership with Gitcha to incorporate a buyer-focused listing service into its platform — expanding how agents access and share market data.…
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Subprime veteran Keri Findley builds MSR and HEI bet
Subprime mortgage expert Keri Findley has opened her residential real estate financing opportunities fund to outside investors seeking exposure to mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and home equity loans, the firm…
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Class Valuation aims to cut appraisal risk with new underwriting program
Class Valuation has introduced a new underwriting and appraisal assurance program designed to streamline mortgage lending workflows and reduce risk tied to property valuations. The product, the Class Valuation Underwriting…
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Freddie Mac reports strong Q1 as lower rates drive refinance growth
Freddie Mac posted a strong start to 2026, reporting $3.6 billion in first-quarter net income as lower mortgage rates boosted refinancing activity and the government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) continued to build…
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CEO Chris Czarnecki: Keller Williams bets on selective deals, not scale for scale’s sake
What a difference a year makes. A year into the job and fresh off Stone Point Capital’s strategic investment in Keller Williams, CEO Chris Czarnecki is still taking stock of…
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Hive MLS launches redesigned website with AI visualization tools
North Carolina-based Hive MLS has introduced a redesigned website that incorporates artificial intelligence tools aimed at enhancing how buyers interact with property listings online. The updated platform, HiveMLS.com, includes a…
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One Building, Three Functions: Where Live-Work-Play Developments Are Growing Fastest
As both commuting times and gas prices continue to grow, having everything you need in one building becomes increasingly appealing. Enter live-work-play (LWP) developments, buildings that combine residential with office,…
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HEIs face identity debate as lawsuits mount, state regulators close in
Allen Price will quickly correct you if you call home equity investment (HEI) customers “borrowers” or the product a “loan.” “These are not borrowers because they are not borrowing money.…
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Builders don’t have a rate problem, they have a reliability problem
A builder lines up a deal. Land is identified. Plans are drawn. The numbers work. The lender says yes. And then — somewhere between approval and execution — the ground…
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‘Didn’t see that coming’: Real estate brokers react to Real-REMAX deal
At a time when it seems like most real estate brokers can’t agree on anything, one thing they can agree on is that The Real Brokerage’s acquisition of REMAX, announced…
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UWM adds VantageScore alongside FICO for conventional loans
United Wholesale Mortgage announced Wednesday that independent mortgage brokers working with UWM can now access both FICO and VantageScore credit scoring models for conventional loans, a move aimed at giving…
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Everything we know about Real’s REMAX acquisition and the shift to tech-driven consolidation
The planned acquisition of REMAX Holdings by The Real Brokerage is set to reshape the residential real estate landscape, combining a fast-growing, cloud-based brokerage with one of the industry’s largest…
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HUD proposes rollback of equal access rule protections
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed rolling back protections for gender identity and sexual orientation in nearly 50 housing regulations, a move that is drawing…
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Nykia Wright outlines NAR transparency and antitrust reset
When Nykia Wright was named permanent CEO of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in August 2024, she was tasked with righting a ship, which in her opinion had “lost…
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Figure’s Michael Tannenbaum warns rush to adopt AI could accelerate poor mortgage processes
The mortgage industry’s rush toward the adoption and use of artificial intelligence could risk the acceleration of inefficient processes unless lenders first modernize the underlying infrastructure powering loan origination and…
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CoStar Group, Homes.com surge in Q1 — CEO welcomes end of activist ‘distraction’
CoStar Group delivered its 60th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth in the first three months of 2026, posting results at the high end of guidance and raising its profit…
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Housing starts overachieved in March amid warning signs aplenty
Housing starts spiked in March to their highest point in more than a year, but economists caution that this increase is likely temporary as ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty roil…
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ERA Real Estate affiliates form new billion-dollar-plus partnership in California
Real Estate Experts ERA Powered has entered into a strategic partnership with Legacy Real Estate & Associates, which will operate under the name Legacy Real Estate Experts ERA Powered, expanding…
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For $7.15M, this Sag Harbor 1930s cottage is a timeless waterfront refuge
At the secluded shoreline of Morris Cove, “East of Eden,” the Sag Harbor Village home at 10 Bluff Point Lane, is a perfect lazy summer retreat, complete with a private…
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Atlantic Avenue remains top dog in HECM broker report
Atlantic Avenue Mortgage remained the top broker and third-party originator of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) in February, according to the newest data published Tuesday by HECMWorld using data from…
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Ron Leonhardt says CCM is ‘pot committed’ as Two Harbors deal advances
The pending acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp. would allow CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco to build the “perfect mortgage company” in the vision of founder Ron Leonhardt. “It actually allows us…
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