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The ROAD to Housing Act: The latest milestone in the history of American public housing

Sep 30, 2026 · 7:00 AM Eric Maribojoc HousingWire

With 860,000 public housing units remaining, Congress locks in RAD authorization and extends its reach as investment totals $28.4 billion

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Judge denies Zillow’s motion to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

Sep 30, 2026 · 2:21 AM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Court cites 35%-40% referral fees and claims of 60% audience share in denying Zillow’s motion to dismiss

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The ‘choice market’ arrives as sellers face growing price pressure

Sep 29, 2026 · 9:03 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Austin, Houston buyers gain choices as sellers cut prices

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New homes still cost less than resales in many U.S. markets

Sep 29, 2026 · 8:47 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Zillow reports that new homes in July sold at $205 per square foot, compared with $212 for existing homes

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Signature Homes thinks 100-day builds can win in a smaller market

Sep 29, 2026 · 8:32 PM John McManus HousingWire

Builder expects 530 closings and $430 million revenue in 2026, with 304 net orders in the first half

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FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore

Sep 29, 2026 · 8:26 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Change follows lender feedback after VantageScore 4.0 was approved for eligible conventional loans earlier this month

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Mortgage Rate News

Mortgage Rates Rise to 7.58%

Sep 29, 2026 · 8:03 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage rates moved higher again on Tuesday as the bond market continues recalibrating expectations for Fed policy, economic growth, and inflation. The…

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NRMLA says it will keep pushing for HECM insurance changes after remarks by Ginnie Mae president

Sep 29, 2026 · 5:27 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

NRMLA President Steve Irwin said the trade group will continue to lobby HUD, FHA on lowering the upfront mortgage insurance premium for federally insured…

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Home Prices up 1.9% annually in July — energy, fuel costs loom

Sep 29, 2026 · 4:10 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Seattle recorded the largest annual decline for the second consecutive month

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Housing Industry News

Home prices up 1.9% annually in July — energy, fuel costs loom

Sep 29, 2026 · 4:10 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Seattle recorded the largest annual decline for the second consecutive month

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