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Why falling housing inventory is sending sellers the wrong signal
High mortgage rates are keeping buyers on the sidelines, even as housing inventory falls This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Saluda Grade invests $20M in manufactured housing lender Zippy
Investment will help Zippy expand its 27-state footprint This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Bank of America home loan volume falls 12% in Q3, raising questions about banks’ market share
JPMorgan and Wells Fargo also reported lower mortgage volumes amid higher rates This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Social Security announces 3.6% COLA increase for 2027
Social Security retirement benefits will rise by an average of $75 a month in January 2027 This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Capital risk for homebuilders: why money leaves and evaporates
A 2008-to-2009 case study and a 2025-to-2035 demographic outlook frame the risk of relying on one backer This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Hotter inflation could force Fed to move rate hike plans to October
Gasoline rose 34.2% year over year, shelter increased 0.4% month over month This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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MBA mortgage applications slip 2.7% as rates continue to rise
The refinance share rose to 37.7%, and FHA refinance volume fell 5% as rates moved higher This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Compass gets serious about AI, adds Google Gemini leader to board
Sissie Hsiao led the Gemini app at Google, and Frank Martell is now lead independent director This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Florida’s Live Local turns tables in Hollywood’s 30-story tower fight
Commissioners voted 6-1 after 12 hours of public input, the county’s next step hinges on a resident lawsuit This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Every servicing exception needs an owner and a clock
MBA data shows nonperforming servicing costs $1,573 per loan vs $176, exceptions can push costs higher This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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How equity buyouts work in a divorce refinance
Appraisal minus mortgage balance sets equity, but the buyout amount hinges on solo borrowing capacity This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Some builders beat an entry-level retreat. Valera eyes an opening
A StoneManor Homes brand extension, Valera Homes will offer Houston-area homes priced from the $270s to the $350s This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Miami’s Little Havana confronts housing density’s double edge
Plan would allow up to 150 units per acre and 8-story buildings, while design rules and state review could extend timelines This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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HUD eyes 203(k) renovation changes to boost housing supply
Recent draw changes and a potential review of consultant requirements signal a refocus on the product This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Avenue B redesign expands pedestrian space, limits traffic
Avenue B in the East Village has been redesigned to allow for more pedestrian space and less traffic. The city’s Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced the completion of a…
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Ryan Serhant’s AI bet could help agents create more content in less time
@HeySerhant will publish original content daily for the next 12 months This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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The MLS was built around sellers. Gitcha wants to change that
Founder Dan Cooper said five MLSs have signed on since early 2025, with more partnerships expected after contract reviews This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Optimal Blue data shows non-QM lending, ARM usage is expanding
Non-QM represented 12% of production in September as the 30-year conforming rate ended the month at 7.39% This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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For $945K, this pretty pre-war co-op in Brooklyn Heights is steps from the Promenade
This one-bedroom co-op at 39 Remsen Street is in a perfect Brooklyn Heights location, within a block from the Brooklyn Promenade in an 1870s townhouse. The home is the picture…
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Experian expands Power Profile Plus, adds unlimited soft pulls
The tool pairs a full Experian credit profile with VantageScore 4.0 and supports a later shift to a hard inquiry This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Existing home sales beat estimates, but don’t reflect recent higher rates
NAR showed sales up 1.5% month over month, but rates have rapidly increased in the last few weeks This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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20+ free ways to celebrate Halloween in NYC
Halloween is one of the most exciting times in New York City, but some New Yorkers can find themselves priced out of the festivities due to the steep costs that…
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Regulators should rethink proposed CRA changes, NAAHL says
Proposed asset threshold changes could leave 31 million people in areas with limited community development coverage, association claims This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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New ‘Debt Demolisher’ program will help New Yorkers reduce debt from city fines
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city’s Department of Finance (DOF) Commissioner Richard Lee announced on Tuesday a new 90-day Debt Demolisher program that will allow New York businesses and homeowners…
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Existing home sales, housing inventory rise in September
Sales were lower year-over-year in all four regions This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Serving clients or breaking bylaws? AI shortcuts into the MLS are all the rage
HousingWire exclusive columnist Craig Rowe explores how agents are using AI tools to automate MLS workflows, in many cases against MLS bylaws. This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Mortgage rates hold at 7.63% as inflation pressures persist
FHA fell to 7.37% from 7.59% and jumbo slipped 10 bps to 7.75% as Treasury yields stayed elevated This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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D.R. Horton tests Promise Robotics factory model for 1,250 homes
Promise Robotics says it can frame a typical 1,800-square-foot home in about eight hours This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Why agents should tell buyers not to rely on just one home search portal
Redfin showed 32 missing properties and Homes.com 27, vs. 15 for Zillow and 12 for Realtor.com This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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JPMorgan, Wells Fargo mortgage revenue falls in Q3
Both banks reported higher net income year over year in the third quarter This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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ARMLS, HouseCanary expand Google Listings Program in Arizona
Unlike other MLS deals, ARMLS participation is opt in and brokerages can also enroll directly through HouseCanary This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Why the Mitchells sold the builder but kept the land platform
Century Communities bought scale in Dallas-Fort Worth while Jabez and ONM Living stayed with the family This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Longbridge Financial elevates Larissa Morrell to VP of product development
The promotion signals Longbridge’s push to deepen offerings for senior homeowners and retirement-focused home equity products This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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The next AI advantage in real estate is remembering the buyer
Why retaining the context of a buyer’s search is the true test of a real estate AI assistant This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Beyond closing: The next chapter of affordability
Rethinking lender value in a world where customer expectations extend beyond closing This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Lawsuit claims Compass downplayed regulatory risks ahead of Anywhere acquisition
Robbins LLP filed the proposed class action, lead plaintiff deadline is December 7 This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Victor Padilla named co-CEO of HIC Land
The land banking and land development firm has 48,000 lots under control or under development in eight states across the Southeast This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Criminals used 79 dormant domains to impersonate a top real estate team
Unauthorized traffic can damage a brokerage’s and domain’s reputation with email providers This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Global equity release market projected to hit $52B by 2035
New survey found that North America is expected to account for much of the projected growth This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Hispanic homebuyers still want in. Here’s how real estate agents can help
The column highlights FHA 203(k) and conventional renovation loans for financing purchase plus eligible repairs. This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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This extra-wide $8M Park Slope brownstone is a rare find with historic details intact
This exceptional home at 870 President Street is one of only 19 of 4,500 Park Slope townhomes that measure 30 feet wide or more. The home, asking $7,995,000, sits on…
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Optimal Blue expands into borrower engagement with Usherpa acquisition
Usherpa will be natively integrated into Optimal Blue, the companies say This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Former Morgan Stanley CEO lists UES townhouse for $80M
A home on the Upper East Side hit the market last week for $80 million, which would become the priciest residential townhouse sold in New York City if it fetches…
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Bob Broeksmit says tri-merge ‘won’t be around for long’
MBA signals end of tri-merge credit reports as FHFA weighs options This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Why private homebuilders are getting M&A premiums right now
Margaret Whelan says five-to-10 years of lots in strong markets can command premium pricing This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Why eXp Realty chose Newrez for its next mortgage joint venture
Executives said the JV launches in January 2027 and will add eXp branding to Newrez servicing statements This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Why family-run real estate brokerages will outlast the disruptors
Generational leadership as an operating model pairs negotiation skill with digital-first service expectations This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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MBA, FirstHome IQ partner to launch MBA Homebase
New platform offers NMLS-approved CE, coaching, and Trust Certification with FirstHome IQ This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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FirstClose, Cotality form alliance to streamline home equity lending
Single workflow automates ordering and populates borrower and property data across connected LOS systems This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Craig Haskins takes ALTA helm — pushes for title visibility, new leaders
Haskins wants the industry to do a better job explaining its value to consumers This post was originally published on here. Continue Reading
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Avenue B redesign expands pedestrian space, limits traffic
Avenue B in the East Village has been redesigned to allow for more pedestrian space and less traffic. The city’s Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced the completion of a…
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For $945K, this pretty pre-war co-op in Brooklyn Heights is steps from the Promenade
This one-bedroom co-op at 39 Remsen Street is in a perfect Brooklyn Heights location, within a block from the Brooklyn Promenade in an 1870s townhouse. The home is the picture…
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20+ free ways to celebrate Halloween in NYC
Halloween is one of the most exciting times in New York City, but some New Yorkers can find themselves priced out of the festivities due to the steep costs that…
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New ‘Debt Demolisher’ program will help New Yorkers reduce debt from city fines
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city’s Department of Finance (DOF) Commissioner Richard Lee announced on Tuesday a new 90-day Debt Demolisher program that will allow New York businesses and homeowners…
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This extra-wide $8M Park Slope brownstone is a rare find with historic details intact
This exceptional home at 870 President Street is one of only 19 of 4,500 Park Slope townhomes that measure 30 feet wide or more. The home, asking $7,995,000, sits on…
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Former Morgan Stanley CEO lists UES townhouse for $80M
A home on the Upper East Side hit the market last week for $80 million, which would become the priciest residential townhouse sold in New York City if it fetches…