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Apr 4, 2026 · 08:41 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire
War-time economics have, of course, sent gas prices skyrocketing , but have also pushed mortgage rates higher over the last five weeks, from a low of 5.99%…
Read full article →Apr 3, 2026 · 06:49 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire
As crazy as this may sound, the jobs data in 2026 has improved from the levels of 2025 . That’s how low the bar was this year for growth and today’s jobs…
Read full article →Apr 3, 2026 · 04:20 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire
New York City is increasing housing density, though much of the early progress stems from state law changes and rezonings that predate Mayor Zohran…
Read full article →Apr 3, 2026 · 03:38 PM Tracey Velt, HousingWire Automation HousingWire
Northwest Multiple Listing Service has filed counterclaims in federal court against Compass , alleging the brokerage’s “three-phase marketing program” is a…
Read full article →Apr 3, 2026 · 01:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire
Better.com says that its new integration with ChatGPT is more than a flashy plugin. According to CEO Vishal Garg , it’s a tool that could shift how mortgage…
Read full article →Apr 3, 2026 · 01:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire
An upcoming industry webinar hosted by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) aims to demystify what happens to a reverse mortgage long…
Read full article →Apr 3, 2026 · 10:54 AM Scott Finfer HousingWire
America’s largest homebuilders no longer just build subdivisions. Rather, they’re consolidating power. Scale is the new advantage, land is the new currency,…
Read full article →Apr 2, 2026 · 09:41 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire
HousingWire will host The Gathering from April 27-30 in Austin, Texas, bringing together real estate, mortgage and homebuilding executives for four days of…
Read full article →Apr 2, 2026 · 08:57 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire
PartnerOne has completed its acquisition of Mortgage Cadence , adding another long-standing mortgage technology platform to the portfolio of the global…
Read full article →Apr 2, 2026 · 08:39 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire
Century 21 Integra has acquired Schaumburg, Illinois-based Realty Executives Advance — expanding its presence in Chicago ’s northwest suburbs. “Bringing…
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