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Carrington completes acquisition of Valon Mortgage

Aug 4, 2026 · 02:59 PM Sarah Wolak, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Carrington Mortgage Services announced on Tuesday that it completed its acquisition of Valon Mortgage from Valon Technologies , adding approximately 810,000…

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More states legalize co-living; PadSplit adds insurance for hosts

Aug 4, 2026 · 11:00 AM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Legislative efforts to bring back the modern boarding house are gaining steam nationwide, driven by the need for more affordable housing. Several states…

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The new rules of capital: Why private builders need a new growth strategy

Aug 4, 2026 · 11:00 AM Builder Advisor Group HousingWire

While the homebuilding conversation remains heavily focused on mortgage rates , affordability and buyer demand. But behind those challenges, another…

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The missing piece of America’s new housing strategy

Aug 4, 2026 · 07:00 AM Michael Newman HousingWire

Earlier this month, landmark housing legislation became law, marking the most significant federal housing reform in decades. The 21 st Century ROAD to…

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Opinion: Why 20% down has become the exception in commercial real estate

Aug 4, 2026 · 07:00 AM Jesse Brewer HousingWire

“I can’t remember the last commercial real estate acquisition I financed with only 20% down.” Not because banks suddenly became dramatically more…

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An emerging source of affordable housing supply

Aug 4, 2026 · 07:00 AM Auction.com HousingWire

Foreclosure auction volume increased 23% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to a year ago, matching a six-year high from the previous quarter and the…

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Jim D’Amico joins Corcoran Premier Realty as part owner

Aug 3, 2026 · 09:37 PM Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Jim D’Amico, chairman of the board of Brands by Integra , has joined Central Florida luxury brokerage Corcoran Premier Realty as a part owner, the company…

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Vishal Garg steps down at Better, board names Daniel Lewis interim CEO

Aug 3, 2026 · 09:12 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. has appointed board member Daniel Lewis as interim CEO effective immediately, replacing founder Vishal Garg , the company…

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FOA leads July HECM endorsements while HMBS issuance remains weak

Aug 3, 2026 · 08:46 PM Neil Pierson, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsement declined in July after an uptick in June , while HECM Mortgage-Backed Securities (HMBS) issuance remained…

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Why Builders FirstSource bought ICG; and why Pulte sold it

Aug 3, 2026 · 08:35 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Builders FirstSource ’s acquisition of Innovative Construction Group (ICG) from PulteGroup signals that, while homebuilders see value in off-site…

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