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MetroTex MLS to match NTREIS broker rewards for high-quality listing data

Jul 13, 2026 · 3:04 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

MetroTex MLS will match monetary rewards paid to its broker participants under the new North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. (NTREIS)…

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All of real estate is becoming hospitality. Most owners haven’t noticed.

Jul 13, 2026 · 2:50 PM Josh Sason HousingWire

The Real Deal just reported that Miami-Dade office rents have entered a new era. Top deals regularly clear $150 a square foot, jewel-box buildings push past…

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Trust & Will CEO Cody Barbo says rising financial stress is reshaping estate planning

Jul 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

As financial anxiety climbs and Americans accumulate record amounts of home equity , estate planning is becoming a larger part of retirement and housing…

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Why flexible private capital is becoming a builder growth strategy

Jul 13, 2026 · 7:00 AM Anchor Loans HousingWire

Homebuilders are navigating a market where slower absorption, elevated costs and shifting buyer demand are testing even the most experienced operators. In…

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Iran conflict lifts mortgage rates, but housing demand stays positive

Jul 11, 2026 · 8:55 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Last week saw an escalation of the Iran conflict, with missile strikes and rising mortgage rates as a result, but housing demand still held firm and…

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Trump didn’t sign it, but the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law

Jul 11, 2026 · 4:05 AM Tyler Williams HousingWire

After months of deliberation, delays and drama, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has finally crossed the finish line. The legislation , aimed at cutting…

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Century 21 COO says M&A activity fueled by growing tech demands

Jul 10, 2026 · 8:21 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Century 21 is riding a wave of franchise acquisitions and merger activity — a trend Chief Operating Officer Greg Sexton says is driven by the escalating…

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Plaintiffs oppose Veterans United motion to dismiss amended RESPA class-action suit

Jul 10, 2026 · 7:45 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation’s largest lender of Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) mortgages — ran an…

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Rechat’s Testimonials tool turns client praise into marketing content

Jul 10, 2026 · 7:16 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Rechat has launched Testimonials, a new feature that enables real estate agents to collect, manage and use client reviews directly within the Rechat…

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American Real Estate Associatin warns Missouri ballot measures could raise homeownership costs

Jul 10, 2026 · 4:41 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The American Real Estate Association (ARA) is joining the Missouri Association of Realtors and a coalition of organizations opposing Amendments 4 and 5 on…

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