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HUD tests a new Operation Breakthrough for today’s housing crisis

Jun 23, 2026 · 11:48 AM John McManus HousingWire

“Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres.” All Gaul is divided into three parts. Julius Caesar used those words more than 2,000 years ago to begin an account…

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Expect a major shift in credit allocation as a result of lender choice

Jun 23, 2026 · 7:42 AM Clifford Rossi HousingWire

Lender and GSE responses to the “lender choice” credit score selection policy announced last year are likely to have significant impacts on the allocation…

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Will the Fed really hike rates 3 times in 2026, per Bank of America?

Jun 22, 2026 · 8:15 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

First, let me address the main question: Does Bank of America ’s new forecast of three rate hikes before the end of the year make sense? The short answer…

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Fathom agents briefed on Bed Bath & Beyond acquisition plan

Jun 22, 2026 · 8:06 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Fathom Holdings Inc . told its agents that its pending sale to Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is intended to create an “Everything Home Ecosystem” that keeps real…

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Consistency spells top 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings for Gary Mercer Sr.

Jun 22, 2026 · 8:02 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

For Gary Mercer Sr ., achieving high placement on the RealTrends Verified annual rankings is less about chasing a specific number and more about a lifetime…

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Mortgage Rate News

Mortgage Rates Bounce Back Toward Recent Highs

Jun 22, 2026 · 7:57 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage rates gave back the improvement seen last Thursday and broke above last Wednesday's levels to hit the highest mark since June 10th. This isn't a…

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Housing Industry News

UWM, Two Harbors CEOs clash in emails ahead of CCM deal vote

Jun 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Executives at United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) and Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO) raised the heat in an email exchange during their latest round of deal…

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Former Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate hit with commission dispute

Jun 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Earlier this month Mauricio Umansky’s firm The Agency made a splash in New York when it announced the affiliation of a 1,200 agent strong former Christie’s…

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REMAX Premier expands in Chicago

Jun 22, 2026 · 5:46 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Villager Realty , an independent Chicago-area brokerage founded in 1991, has joined REMAX Premier on Chicago’s North Shore, moving its roster of agents into…

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MBA white paper warns housing supply may outpace demand

Jun 22, 2026 · 4:46 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

For more than a decade, housing industry policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders have worked to address a persistent housing shortage in the U.S.…

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