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What real estate agents need to know about HOA governance risk

May 13, 2026 · 9:16 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

For many real estate agents and homeowners, the true cost of a homeowners association (HOA) is more than just the monthly check. Hidden within outdated…

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From top producer to CEO: Laurie Mecier-Brochu’s leadership journey

May 13, 2026 · 8:58 PM Lesley Collins HousingWire

As part of HousingWire ’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and…

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Linkhome signs deal for Mortgage One Group to expand AI-driven lending footprint

May 13, 2026 · 8:09 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Linkhome Holdings Inc . has agreed to acquire Constant Investments Inc. , dba Mortgage One Group , a move that will speed the national rollout of its…

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Miami Realtors + RWorld champions south Florida internationally

May 13, 2026 · 7:45 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Miami Realtors + RWorld is expanding its international outreach efforts with appearances at two major global real estate conferences this month: Realtor…

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Lofty debuts Canva integration to streamline real estate listing design

May 13, 2026 · 7:41 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Lofty has launched a native integration with Canva , allowing real estate agents to pull live listing information and marketing assets directly into Canva…

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Crypto rewards eye renters who want to save for a down payment

May 13, 2026 · 7:39 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Texas-based Megatel Homes ‘ affiliate and subsidiary, MegPrime , announced it has launched a new crypto-rent-payment rewards program to help renters save…

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Bright MLS adds Compass nationwide listings feed

May 13, 2026 · 7:17 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Bright MLS has joined the growing list of MLSs partnering with Compass International Holdings to provide a nationwide feed of all of its listings to MLS…

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Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as mortgage lenders look for stability

May 13, 2026 · 6:56 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh on Wednesday to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve , sparking hopes within the mortgage industry for…

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With a permit shot clock, Georgia builders gain leverage

May 13, 2026 · 6:47 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Georgia home builders are set to see faster, more predictable permitting timelines after Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law this week, marking one…

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Zillow lawsuit sparks LinkedIn debate over listings transparency, control

May 13, 2026 · 6:39 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

An industry-wide debate has broken out in the comment section of a LinkedIn post made by Zillow ’s chief industry development officer, regarding the…

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