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Mar 30, 2026 · 7:29 AM Michael Morford HousingWire
Lenders have made meaningful progress in modernizing the closing process. eSignatures, hybrid eClosings, and remote online notarization have reduced…
Read full article →Mar 28, 2026 · 4:54 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire
As shocking as it may seem with all the crazy things that have happened in 2026 — AI labor disruption headlines, epic snowstorms and especially the Iran…
Read full article →Mar 27, 2026 · 8:30 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire
It may come as a surprise amid the noise, negativity, and volatility in today’s new-home market that Florida remains one of the most dynamic homebuilding…
Read full article →Mar 27, 2026 · 7:43 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire
DeCaro Auctions has expanded its executive team as the luxury real estate auction firm seeks to grow its international platform. The appointments come after…
Read full article →Mar 27, 2026 · 7:34 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into effect earlier this week that bans noncompete agreements across the state. The move marks a significant…
Read full article →Mar 27, 2026 · 6:13 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire
BuildersUpdate.com has rolled out a “pay upon performance” model that shifts new-home marketing costs from upfront spend to a flat fee due only when a sale…
Read full article →Mar 27, 2026 · 5:59 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire
A federal judge in Texas has vacated the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) nationwide anti-money laundering (AML) rule — creating a legal…
Read full article →Mar 27, 2026 · 5:59 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire
A federal judge in Texas has vacated the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) nationwide anti-money laundering (AML) rule — creating a legal…
Read full article →Mar 27, 2026 · 4:05 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire
A Florida appeals court has ruled that funds available but not yet withdrawn from a reverse mortgage line of credit are protected under the state’s…
Read full article →Mar 27, 2026 · 3:53 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been active in the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market in recent weeks — but their approach appears more measured and…
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