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Allegiant Reverse Services founder Rob Awalt reflects on 10 years of growth

Jun 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Allegiant Reverse Services is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the reverse mortgage industry. Founded during a period of market uncertainty, the company…

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Keys to the housing market for the rest of 2026

Jun 21, 2026 · 2:00 AM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

As we gear up for the second half of 2026, what are the key things we should be watching for? With the first six months being a dramatic version of the show…

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What a 50-year-old letter says about accountability in homebuilding

Jun 19, 2026 · 5:05 PM John McManus HousingWire

Exactly 50 years ago this time of year, a 51-year-old man handwrote a four-page letter on a legal pad to his then 21-year-old son, one of seven children –…

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Four rules for underwriting secondary Texas markets in a slower cycle

Jun 19, 2026 · 2:23 PM Scott Finfer HousingWire

For the better part of a decade, the Texas growth playbook was remarkably simple. If you wanted scale, liquidity and appreciation, you went to the Texas…

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ICE executives detail AI cybersecurity efforts through Project Glasswing

Jun 19, 2026 · 2:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

At the start of June, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced it had joined Anthropic ’s cybersecurity initiative, Project Glasswing. ICE will deploy…

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Home flipping slowed in early 2026 but investors saw returns tick up

Jun 19, 2026 · 1:00 PM Sarah Wolak, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

ATTOM data shows that home flipping activity declined in early 2026 even as investor profits edged higher, signaling a modest rebound in returns after a…

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Aging in place is reshaping housing demand — and most homes aren’t ready

Jun 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

For decades, the American dream of aging gracefully at home has collided with a harsh reality — housing stock simply wasn’t built for it. Cameron Carter,…

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Retirement plan participation reaches record high, but financial pressures persist

Jun 18, 2026 · 9:46 PM Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Retirement plan participation among eligible U.S. workers reached a record 86% last year, according to Vanguard ‘s 2026 How America Saves report, which…

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Beazer refinancing raises Dream Finders deal cost by $53 million

Jun 18, 2026 · 8:52 PM John McManus HousingWire

For weeks, a central question surrounding Dream Finders Homes ‘ pursuit of Beazer Homes has been unambiguous: Will Dream Finders’ offer for the company and…

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With Warsh’s Fed overhaul, mortgage rates face a new risk

Jun 18, 2026 · 8:45 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s new framework for the U.S. central bank carries significant implications for the mortgage industry and broader housing…

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