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Lawsuit claims Compass downplayed regulatory risks ahead of Anywhere acquisition

Oct 12, 2026 · 8:02 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

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

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Victor Padilla named co-CEO of HIC Land

Oct 12, 2026 · 6:55 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

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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Global equity release market projected to hit $52B by 2035

Oct 12, 2026 · 6:49 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

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

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Criminals used 79 dormant domains to impersonate a top real estate team

Oct 12, 2026 · 6:28 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

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

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Hispanic homebuyers still want in. Here’s how real estate agents can help

Oct 12, 2026 · 6:18 PM Juan Sanchez HousingWire

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

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Optimal Blue expands into borrower engagement with Usherpa acquisition

Oct 12, 2026 · 5:12 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

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

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Why private homebuilders are getting M&A premiums right now

Oct 12, 2026 · 5:09 PM Jody Kahn, JK Housing Advisory HousingWire

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

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Bob Broeksmit says tri-merge ‘won’t be around for long’

Oct 12, 2026 · 4:52 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

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

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Why eXp Realty chose Newrez for its next mortgage joint venture

Oct 12, 2026 · 3:54 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

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

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MBA, FirstHome IQ partner to launch MBA Homebase

Oct 12, 2026 · 3:15 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

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

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