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The end of SaaS as we know it in mortgage lending?

Sep 1, 2026 · 07:00 AM Steve Octaviano HousingWire

Agentic workflows shift user interaction from LOS and POS screens to intent-based execution with audit trails

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Beyond affordability: What Florida’s Amendment 3 could mean for MSR values

Sep 1, 2026 · 07:00 AM SitusAMC HousingWire

SitusAMC examines how Florida Amendment 3 could reduce escrow custodial balances, pressure MSR values and create new modeling considerations for servicers

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Modular housing fails to scale. Will policy reforms alter that?

Aug 31, 2026 · 9:15 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Modular construction has failed to gain market share despite high-profile initiatives. Will federal policy reforms catalyze business mojo?

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How long can mortgage rates stay below 7%?

Aug 31, 2026 · 9:14 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Rates are already at yearly highs and 3 key factors are in play this week

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A raft of California housing bills heads to Newsom; here’s what’s new

Aug 31, 2026 · 8:46 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Measures span ADU fees, permitting timelines, infill townhomes, high-rise zoning near transit, and look to alleviate entitlement risk

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Jamie Cavanaugh to lead Broker Action Coalition as CEO

Aug 31, 2026 · 8:37 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Brendan McKay remains president while outgoing executive director Rachel Clark is credited with building the group’s current foundation

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Closings per market shows why some builders scale faster

Aug 31, 2026 · 8:27 PM Scott Finfer HousingWire

Data suggests local density and differentiation, not market count alone, shape operating leverage and capital allocation

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Compass settles NWMLS lawsuit on coming soon listings

Aug 31, 2026 · 8:22 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

First Look launches Sept. 4, 2026, with 21 days allowed and no public days on market or price history.

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Financial pressures are threatening middle-class retirement

Aug 31, 2026 · 7:59 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Transamerica study found that 72% of respondents have taken action in response to financial strain

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MILLION Luxury bets on AI to compete with mega brokerages

Aug 31, 2026 · 7:42 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

CEO Andrés Muñoz says AI is built into marketing, CRM, lead follow up and back office workflows.

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