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Shareholder pitches public holding for GSEs as alternative to conservatorship exit

Aug 26, 2026 · 4:12 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Proposal keeps GSE charters intact while using a Texas TopCo to reset capital

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Arizona takes legal action against MV Realty

Aug 26, 2026 · 3:43 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Leadership from the American Land Title Association as well as AARP applauded Arizona's move

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How will the tariff war with Canada impact real estate?

Aug 26, 2026 · 3:25 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

As a real estate professional, Canada's new tariffs are out of your hands. Explaining them to a seller in one clear sentence is not.

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The boring real estate habits that keep deals coming back

Aug 26, 2026 · 2:16 PM Eric Bramlett HousingWire

NAR data shows repeat clients drive 46% of volume and referrals add 44%, putting most lead sources under 10%.

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FMLS and MARIS launch two-way MLS data sharing

Aug 26, 2026 · 2:05 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Subscribers can search cross-market inventory natively with no separate login, targeting relocation, second homes, and investors.

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Bluegrass Realtors hires Brendan Bailey as CEO

Aug 26, 2026 · 1:50 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Bailey joins from Denver Metro Association of Realtors after 3 years as CEO, he will also lead Imagine MLS.

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MBA mortgage applications dip 1% as refinance slips 2%

Aug 26, 2026 · 1:41 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Refinance index fell 2% and purchase activity is 5% below last year

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NAHB: Building material costs climb 6.7%, squeeze small builders

Aug 26, 2026 · 1:11 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Material inflation hits small builders hardest as costs outpace large rivals

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HomeServices adds mortgage servicing through Prosperity

Aug 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Prosperity originates nearly $9 billion a year and had typically sold servicing rights after closing.

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Tech-driven protection gains steam ahead of Realtor Safety Month

Aug 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

The technology addresses both longstanding risks and newer vulnerabilities created by more independent work

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