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Brands by Integra expands in Florida

Aug 20, 2026 · 2:45 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

New acquisitions add to a period of continued expansion for Brands by Integra

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Mattamy Homes names Lindhorst to succeed Bass as U.S. CEO

Aug 20, 2026 · 2:37 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Mattamy Homes will shift U.S. leadership as longtime CEO Keith Bass retires and COO Lindhorst, a D.R. Horton veteran, steps up

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Compass strong quarter does not settle the MLS antitrust debate

Aug 20, 2026 · 1:28 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

Strong corporate performance does not prove a brokerage-first distribution strategy maximizes seller outcomes.

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Why starter homes got harder to build at scale

Aug 20, 2026 · 11:53 AM Scott Finfer HousingWire

A postwar payment model close to rent contrasts with today’s land, infrastructure, and public-builder return thresholds

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Longbridge rolls out market insights platform for reverse mortgage brokers

Aug 20, 2026 · 11:00 AM Neil Pierson HousingWire

RAMP uses FHA data to show geography, market shares and origination volumes across HECM product types

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Knock expands bridge loan services to Texas

Aug 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Knock is now operating in 32 states and Washington, D.C.

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AI-forward vs AI-native: The label matters less than what the AI actually knows

Aug 20, 2026 · 7:00 AM Vikas Rao HousingWire

In regulated, high-variance lending, model maturity depends on exposure to edge cases and day-to-day production files

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Unified analytics: The new lending brand advantage

Aug 20, 2026 · 7:00 AM Kenon Chen HousingWire

More than 2 in 3 online applications are abandoned, and valuation inconsistencies can erode trust across channels

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New homebuilder survey: Where builders see risk and opportunity in the second half of 2026

Aug 20, 2026 · 7:00 AM Gina Baker, Builder Advisor Group HousingWire

A new executive survey shows intensifying margin pressure and highlights the homebuilder growth strategies that matter most through 2026

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Beyond townhomes: tips from the experts on designing for density

Aug 19, 2026 · 8:59 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Market-specific design, amenities and products can satisfy density requirements and make projects pencil while appealing to buyers

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