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The off-MLS debate moves to Washington, and agents need a clear script

Aug 7, 2026 · 06:42 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

There is a number every listing agent should be able to explain this week: 4.6%. It is the premium Compass says its private listings earn sellers. There is…

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Longbridge originations jump 38%, propelling Ellington to $54.4M profit

Aug 7, 2026 · 06:41 PM Neil Pierson, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Ellington Financial Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter 2026 net income attributable to common stockholders of $54.4 million, driven by strong loan…

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Gibson suit plaintiffs can notify MLSs about settlement data duties

Aug 7, 2026 · 06:28 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

The Gibson home seller commission lawsuit plaintiffs have been authorized to send a notice to all of the MLSs that opted into the National Association of…

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Millrose Q2 2026 results build on new partnerships, growth mojo

Aug 7, 2026 · 05:36 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Millrose Properties , whose spin-off from Lennar less than 18 months ago ushered in a modern era for residential development land-banking, is showing signs…

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Achieve closes $261.5 million HELOC securitization

Aug 7, 2026 · 05:17 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Achieve has closed a $261.5 million securitization of newly originated home equity lines of credit ( HELOCs ), its first of 2026 and ninth overall, the…

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Better signals tough Q3 amid enterprise pivot

Aug 7, 2026 · 05:01 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. anticipates a tough third quarter as it rolls out a new strategic plan under the interim leadership of Daniel Lewis. “The…

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U.S. loses 23K jobs in July, economists detail housing effects

Aug 7, 2026 · 03:30 PM Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The U.S. labor market lost momentum in July, with employers cutting jobs and federal statisticians sharply revising payroll gains from the previous two…

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Sen. Warren questions Compass, MRED private listing network deal

Aug 7, 2026 · 03:24 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Massachusetts’ Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, sent a letter to Compass…

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Bryan Ingenito joins Certainty Home Lending as EVP of national operations

Aug 7, 2026 · 02:49 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Dallas-based mortgage lender Certainty Home Lending , an affiliate of Rate , has hired Bryan Ingenito as executive vice president and national operations…

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The AI feature race is over. Real estate agents need tools they can trust.

Aug 7, 2026 · 02:30 PM Paul Parker HousingWire

An AI button sits on nearly every real estate platform today. CRMs draft follow-up emails. Virtual staging tools furnish empty rooms in minutes. Video…

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