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Op-ed calls for stronger means testing, service limitations for Social Security, Medicare

Aug 24, 2026 · 9:04 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Washington Post outlines a plan to control costs without significant program cuts

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HECM broker endorsements continue tepid pace in May

Aug 24, 2026 · 8:42 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

Atlantic Avenue remained at No. 1 despite declining endorsement activity during the month

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Unlock reaches deal with Minnesota AG after home equity agreements were labeled illegal

Aug 24, 2026 · 8:29 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Minnesota AG secures nearly $1M in relief; Unlock is no longer offering HEAs there

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Florida’s Space Coast housing market enters a new normal

Aug 24, 2026 · 8:01 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Active inventory is 20.7% from a year ago, but that scarcity has not translated into broad pricing power for sellers

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Compass antitrust lawsuit adds new lead plaintiff

Aug 24, 2026 · 7:41 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Amended complaint ties StreetEasy delistings to higher NYC rents and broker fees, seeks class action status.

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Phil Crescenzo teams with son to join CrossCountry Mortgage

Aug 24, 2026 · 7:40 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

LO leaves NFM Lending for CCM to focus on underserved borrowers in the Southeast

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Home Depot, Lowe’s: remodeling idles as big projects lag

Aug 24, 2026 · 6:11 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

While home repair and maintenance demand remains steady, consumers stall large, discretionary remodeling projects

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Constellation1 brings HouseValues to Top Producer CRM

Aug 24, 2026 · 5:10 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

HouseValues leads will be delivered directly into Top Producer contact records

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Judge narrows Roberts suit against eXp and CEO Glenn Sanford

Aug 24, 2026 · 4:03 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Court keeps some claims against Sanford and eXp Realty, trial now set for Oct. 19 after a Sept. 18 conference.

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The new Manhattan rental Compass lawsuit should scare everyone

Aug 24, 2026 · 2:46 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

Written disclosure and a set MLS date can reduce exposure in limited launch listings.

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