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Christies International Real Estate expands in New Jersey

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Complaint alleges fines up to $2,500 for public marketing outside the MLS when clients direct it in writing

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Bank is moving to align its mortgage production more closely with core relationship clients

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Lessons from deregulation, software shifts, wireless competition, and patient consumerism point to a consistent pattern, choice changes behavior

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Refinance activity takes the brunt of the revision

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The company promoted three executives into CTO, CFO, legal roles

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Candidates pair pro-supply policies with populist proposals like investor limits, LIHTC expansion and down payment help

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CINC’s Jeff Walker says the priority is recognizing lead intent during a 12-month sales cycle and acting at the right moment

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Letter cites lead gen referrals, mortgage steering, and office exclusive listings as affordability pressures

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Zelman data shows housing M&A deal value up 56% through Aug. 2026 while investment grade issuance fell 71%

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A diversified benchmark approach could reduce balance sheet shocks that precede credit deterioration

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A diversified benchmark approach could reduce balance sheet shocks that precede credit deterioration

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The all-cash deal is now expected to close on October 20

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The brokerage, also live in Florida and Texas, offers buyers up to 2% of the purchase price back at closing

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Census data show 256,000 homes under construction and 114,000 not started, as builders push for year end completions

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Latent Urban found 49 registered projects at exactly 99 units across the April and October releases

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As agents feed large MLS datasets into LLMs for CMAs, MLSs weigh closed-loop tools and new governance layers

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MBA said 3,700 attendees still gathered in Chicago as FHFA director cited travel tied to housing funds

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Data points to close races to determine razor thin Senate and House majorities

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With the MBA forecasting mortgage volume below $2 trillion in 2027, Point is framing HEIs as a viable business alternative

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In the last 48 hours, we got two very hot inflation reports, positive retail sales, rising oil prices and historically low jobless claims

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Mullinix ranked No. 32 on HousingWire’s Top Purchase Originators list with $197.2 million across 355 units

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Appointment follows proxy fight that restored Vishal Garg’s influence

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Builder Application Survey data also shows a 12% drop in estimated sales to a 584,000 annual pace, the weakest since April 2020

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Trade group cites TILA and Regulation Z, says exemption should cover proprietary products available to borrowers under 62

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NAR reported median 2025 production of 9 sides for individual agents versus 32 for team-based agents, alongside major coverage differences

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The approach is acknowledge, switch to a call, provide context first, then give an honest range tied to service and timing

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The Canadian-based company hired former SoFi executive Usman Maher as it seeks growth in the U.S.

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The suit alleges threats to discourage showings because REX did not use the MLS or offer buyer broker compensation

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AI adoption rose to 58%, operators now focus on escalation rules that protect resident trust

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Chamberlain will also launch the company’s brand champions and creator program

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The ruling is a signal to warehouse and DIP lenders that financing structures secured by HMBS-related tails may be vulnerable if Ginnie Mae exercises extinguishment remedies

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Localities are turning to AI to fast-track permiting, but outdated or conflicting zoning text and maps still delay approvals

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Mortgage giants are deploying tech to flag occupancy risk and income defects upfront

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A Zillow survey cited 74% of Hispanic sellers and 73% of Black sellers were steered to private networks, versus 24% of white sellers

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At MBA Annual, Matt Jones and Joe Gormley touched on ways to move the needle in FHA single-family mortgage originations

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Reffkin said 43% of listings had a price drop history in September, and 6% were pulled off market

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High mortgage rates are keeping buyers on the sidelines, even as housing inventory falls

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Investment will help Zippy expand its 27-state footprint

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JPMorgan and Wells Fargo also reported lower mortgage volumes amid higher rates

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Social Security retirement benefits will rise by an average of $75 a month in January 2027

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A 2008-to-2009 case study and a 2025-to-2035 demographic outlook frame the risk of relying on one backer

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Gasoline rose 34.2% year over year, shelter increased 0.4% month over month

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The refinance share rose to 37.7%, and FHA refinance volume fell 5% as rates moved higher

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Sissie Hsiao led the Gemini app at Google, and Frank Martell is now lead independent director

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Commissioners voted 6-1 after 12 hours of public input, the county’s next step hinges on a resident lawsuit

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MBA data shows nonperforming servicing costs $1,573 per loan vs $176, exceptions can push costs higher

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Appraisal minus mortgage balance sets equity, but the buyout amount hinges on solo borrowing capacity

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A StoneManor Homes brand extension, Valera Homes will offer Houston-area homes priced from the $270s to the $350s

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Plan would allow up to 150 units per acre and 8-story buildings, while design rules and state review could extend timelines

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Recent draw changes and a potential review of consultant requirements signal a refocus on the product

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@HeySerhant will publish original content daily for the next 12 months

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Founder Dan Cooper said five MLSs have signed on since early 2025, with more partnerships expected after contract reviews

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Non-QM represented 12% of production in September as the 30-year conforming rate ended the month at 7.39%

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The tool pairs a full Experian credit profile with VantageScore 4.0 and supports a later shift to a hard inquiry

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NAR showed sales up 1.5% month over month, but rates have rapidly increased in the last few weeks

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Proposed asset threshold changes could leave 31 million people in areas with limited community development coverage, association claims

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Sales were lower year-over-year in all four regions

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HousingWire exclusive columnist Craig Rowe explores how agents are using AI tools to automate MLS workflows, in many cases against MLS bylaws.

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FHA fell to 7.37% from 7.59% and jumbo slipped 10 bps to 7.75% as Treasury yields stayed elevated

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Promise Robotics says it can frame a typical 1,800-square-foot home in about eight hours

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Redfin showed 32 missing properties and Homes.com 27, vs. 15 for Zillow and 12 for Realtor.com

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Both banks reported higher net income year over year in the third quarter

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Unlike other MLS deals, ARMLS participation is opt in and brokerages can also enroll directly through HouseCanary

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Century Communities bought scale in Dallas-Fort Worth while Jabez and ONM Living stayed with the family

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The promotion signals Longbridge’s push to deepen offerings for senior homeowners and retirement-focused home equity products

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Why retaining the context of a buyer’s search is the true test of a real estate AI assistant

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Rethinking lender value in a world where customer expectations extend beyond closing

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Robbins LLP filed the proposed class action, lead plaintiff deadline is December 7

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The land banking and land development firm has 48,000 lots under control or under development in eight states across the Southeast

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Unauthorized traffic can damage a brokerage’s and domain’s reputation with email providers

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New survey found that North America is expected to account for much of the projected growth

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The column highlights FHA 203(k) and conventional renovation loans for financing purchase plus eligible repairs.

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Usherpa will be natively integrated into Optimal Blue, the companies say

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MBA signals end of tri-merge credit reports as FHFA weighs options

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Margaret Whelan says five-to-10 years of lots in strong markets can command premium pricing

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Executives said the JV launches in January 2027 and will add eXp branding to Newrez servicing statements

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Generational leadership as an operating model pairs negotiation skill with digital-first service expectations

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New platform offers NMLS-approved CE, coaching, and Trust Certification with FirstHome IQ

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Single workflow automates ordering and populates borrower and property data across connected LOS systems

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Haskins wants the industry to do a better job explaining its value to consumers

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More than 500,000 HELOC applications show this group has a high monthly debt load but significant equity to lean on

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Measure expands beyond housing to water, energy, transit and schools, and sets a 270-day timeline for court challenges

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Kamler said a specialist partner model can help credit unions serve members without building an in-house team

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Analysis of $6.5B in declined volume found 35% could have been salvaged with DPA options

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What two decades of mortgage cycles teach lenders and technology providers about adoption, accountability and financial protection

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Trade group projected higher-for-longer borrowing costs, wider spreads and potential Fed hikes ahead

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Buck Hunt to remain chairman and lead new venture, as executive shuffle elevates Steve Brant to CFO

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The month of October still has plenty of variables that can be a problem for rates

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Builders report 60% to 80% crew losses in some markets, while September net orders fell 19.5%, Wolfe says

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Nearly 4,000 agents from 20 countries heard product launches and a Gary Vaynerchuk keynote speech on content and AI

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Net new orders fell 6.7% and gross margin slid to 22.7% as incentives and land costs pressured returns

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New workflows let lenders pull credit files without scores and add them later

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The milestone comes as borrowing costs remain elevated

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The expansion aims to improve turnaround times and processing efficiency

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The company reviewed nearly 35,000 active loans, with more than 20% receiving poor or failing grades due to severe title discrepancies

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Starting Jan. 1, qualifying affordable housing rezonings can follow a 90-day Planning Commission review without a Council vote

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Lenders keep chasing customers they never gave a reason to stay

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The panel will hold a Nov. 5 hearing and could recommend her removal “for cause”

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Pareja said AGNT bought a platform it plans to grow, while NextHome said key gating issues have been resolved post acquisition

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Buyers can compare remodeled resales with new builds offering concessions, raising the bar on finishes

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Deal extends PLACE’s push to build a connected mortgage operating system

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NAHB expects remodeling activity to hold steady in 2026 and grow modestly in 2027

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A practical build vs buy framework for mortgage leaders deciding how much tech they really want to own

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For business owners planning their own succession, overlap of institutional knowledge is invaluable

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The 7-step plan follows July’s ROAD to Housing Act change, rulemaking and HUD code updates could take 1-plus years

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AGNT CEO said existing home sales could dip below 4 million in 2027 if mortgage rates top 8%

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Mutual of Omaha wholesale leaders explained how SecureEquity is helping senior homeowners with obstacles to HECM qualification

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The deal could lift Century from 200 to 300 closings to 800, with a path toward 1,000 in DFW

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After 17 years of building the business, Sanford said AGNT can now run without his direct involvement

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The new Explore by Del Webb lifestyle brand to will bring about 900 homes to Utah’s Jordanelle Ridge near Park City

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MRED and NoCoast MLS teams are already working on the technical implementation of the partnership

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Plan comes as lender ramps up cost-cutting efforts and pursues a sale of its U.K. bank subsidiary

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Lenders reduced offerings that allow for cash-out refinances and investor home purchases

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ICE data shows the FHA purchase share for this group fell from 5.8% to 0.1% after a rule change in May 2025

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Revenos is slated to go live in early 2027

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eXp Ready offers up to $50,000 for pre-listing improvements, repaid at closing or within 12 months

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Agents can authorize connections inside their preferred chat tool, reducing manual exports and repeated data updates

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Run a business audit, rebuild your database, and lock 3 decisions for what to do more of and stop doing.

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Are we creating strategic optionality?

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Why market definition may be the missing layer between property data and actionable market intelligence

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Among lender investors in the platform, Pennymac saw a 25% drop in origination costs and 50% LO efficiency gains after moving to Vesta

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Consolidation will replace separate systems Compass inherited following its merger with Anywhere Real Estate

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Once complete, Teravalis could deliver 130,000-plus homes and 60 million sq ft of commercial space west of Phoenix

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Hybrid eligibility is now in the high-90% range for some programs, expanding use cases ahead of Nov. 2

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Tough-love advice to marketers about their bloated websites

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Households headed by someone 55 or older held close to $140 trillion in net worth as of Q2 2026

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HUD says bank initiatives may violate the Fair Housing Act

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North Dakota recorded the lowest rate at 1.4%, followed by Wisconsin (1.5%)

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The Greater Baltimore Committee and Enterprise will launch a Funders’ Consortium in November

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The move comes as regulators and large lenders are embracing competing credit score models

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An agent’s own claims are only part of the information AI can use to evaluate that agent

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Rollout starts in December for nearly 20,000 brokers and appraisers across 6 Southeastern states

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The groups cite demographic gaps between sellers and first-time buyers, warning that withheld MLS exposure can advantage older, wealthier networks

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The tool, which will be previewed at MBA Annual, links all findings to page-level evidence and allows human auditor overrides

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The 2.5-day Dallas agenda centers on execution, customer value, construction velocity, and leadership judgment

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NBIS and MOD X will draft a framework for manufactured housing in developments of five-plus units and team up on HUD demos

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Eligibility now hinges on AUS findings across Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA and USDA programs

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Eligibility now hinges on AUS findings across Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA and USDA programs

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Refinance volume fell 8% week over week and was 56% below the same week last year, MBA data shows

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Refinance volume fell 8% week over week and was 56% below the same week last year, MBA data shows

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The MLS says enforcement starts with a courtesy notice, then a $100 fine, with up to $500 only after a hearing

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Move aims to cut manual effort, reduce operational risk, and improve transparency and audit readiness for servicers

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Cross-sector relative value, from agency MBS to whole loans and RMBS, can persist as mandates limit capital mobility

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A growing share of loans are non-QM as bank statement and DSCR programs expand broker options

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As credit card and HELOC balances grow, reverse mortgages and their voluntary payment structures should be considered

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Daniel Lewis was removed as interim CEO effective Oct. 5, per an SEC filing

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The Timberline Homes acquisition, Champion Homes’ third acquisition since 2025, signals a growing emphasis on direct-to-consumer sales

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Planned tech development is expected to bring even more buyers to upper New York

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Industry leaders weigh in as CRMLS seeks to stop Compass from challenging MLS rules in court

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Lender will obtain both FICO and VantageScore on every credit pull

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Move comes as Rocket’s servicing book tops $2 trillion and 9.1 million loans

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HousingWire Data shows the 30-year conforming average at 7.63%, up 31 bps in two weeks, while FHA rates rose 59 bps

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ICE and Optimal Blue data point to a manageable wave of ARM adjustments

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Programs should be evaluated on cost per close, not just salary and dialer fees

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Digital lender says its rates run about 50 bps below the national average

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Better expects pro forma cash to rise to about $140 million if the transaction closes, based on Sept. 30 balances

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California approved factory-built housing measures as modular leaders cite state and local rules as the main near-term driver

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Sumitomo, Sekisui, and Daiwa cite leverage targets, weaker U.S. profit outlooks, and a soft yen as constraints

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Perks include eligible EPO fee protection, same-day conditional approvals and Padlock days converted to pricing credits

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Wholesale non-QM lender now offers DSCR in 19 states

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Platform combines pricing and eligibility, Polly Hedge and a relaunched Loan Trading Exchange

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Monroe will build relationships across HousingWire, KCM, Altos Research and RealTrends with brokerages, associations and networks

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The firm says it has processed 1 million transactions and $4 billion in volume since 2019

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SERHANT.’s also recently expanded into Massachusetts, Texas, California and Colorado

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The MLS asks a New York federal judge to declare its policies procompetitive and antitrust compliant

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The Federal Home Loan Banks’ Mortgage Partnership Finance® Program helps community lenders expand homeownership through liquidity, collaboration and targeted financing solutions

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The new appraisal standard is more than a form update: Five actions can help lenders protect pipeline continuity and capture the benefits of better-structured collateral data

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The Fed lifted the target range by 25 bps to 3.75%–4%, but mortgage rates track long-term yields, not the Fed funds rate

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Bipartisan Build America Caucus sketches housing reform targeting zoning, building material costs and inefficient financing barriers

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A majority of shareholders backed the removal of five directors, including interim CEO Daniel Lewis, with Better finalizing his successor

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Anil Hinduja’s employment with Freddie Mac ended Oct. 1

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Dennis succeeds Patrick Bain, who is stepping down after 16 years with the company

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Payments are expected to be distributed in early October

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He joined after the August close that created Real REMAX Group, with both brands keeping separate identities

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The move follows FHFA and HUD guidance that opened conventional and FHA lending to competing credit score models

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The round doubles its prior valuation and brings in new investor Ribbit Capital

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A Habitat for Humanity survey across 22 countries found that 75% of individuals say they cut expenses in the cost-of-living crisis

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Companies cite share price valuations; Neighborhood keeps tZERO and other digital asset holdings

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Nearly 90% of respondents report some level of shame about their finances

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New deed theft protections were recently signed into law in Maryland and Alabama

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The REIT seeks the return of its $25.4M breakup fee

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The former Rate branch leader cited platform economics and NEXA’s BDM program in his decision to join

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Reffkin cites past CRMLS forms, while CRMLS cites transparency and cooperation

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A tour of Washington’s Tri-Cities region gave state legislators a firsthand look at the costs, barriers and policy obstacles that impede local housing supply

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The wholesale lender said non-QM volume is up 68% year to date through August and loans in process will close as scheduled

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A special committee is ending the challenge to a preliminary report from an independent inspection

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Agents can introduce wills and trusts tools at closing and during annual follow-ups

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Jensen offers her thoughts on the 2% upfront mortgage insurance premium, second appraisals and retirement planning use cases

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Realtor.com report suggests move-up buyers will see more options and potentially softer prices, but first-time buyers will remain constrained by limited entry-level stock

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Policymakers can lower frictions, but only new starter-home production changes the math

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Quarterly testing can miss drift, lenders need continuous fair lending visibility

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Mortgage rates are at 7.57% and demand softened more last week

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September endorsements dropped to 1,790 — the lowest figure since April 2020 — while HMBS issuance fell to $446 million

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MLS legal experts at CMLS Open House urged scenario planning around cooperation, participation, and data access as lawsuits and demand letters increase

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Leadership changes, standardized concessions, and a 12–18 month systems rollout are central to the plan

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Rising prices alongside weaker sales and closed listing ecosystems are reducing consumer visibility and competition

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The operational signals that show strain before the leaderboard does

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Student-athletes receive mentoring and complete requirements to become licensed real estate referral agents

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Data shows a small fraction of lenders capturing most new production as LOs shift to brokerage and correspondent platforms

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