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The biggest impact of the SpaceX IPO won’t be in Silicon Valley

Sep 3, 2026 · 07:58 PM Lindsey Harn HousingWire

Luxury buyers prioritize privacy, acreage, and optionality and they often pay premiums when scarce properties surface.

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Vishal Garg lays out Better turnaround plan amid battle with board

Sep 3, 2026 · 07:12 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Better’s special committee has called for shareholders to reject Garg’s consent solicitation and support the board’s current strategy

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The missing step in real estate marketing is the reply

Sep 3, 2026 · 06:49 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

Turn one way outreach into a conversation with formats that invite responses.

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Graceful Finance’s ‘Lifestyle Agreement’ targets senior homeowners with reverse mortgage alternative

Sep 3, 2026 · 06:21 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

Founder and CEO Anna Frankowska says the 3-year-old company is looking to address some of the hurdles of other home equity financing options

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Dark Matter Technologies expands leadership team

Sep 3, 2026 · 05:02 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Salvatore Piccola and Gil Valera will report to chief product officer Stephanie Durflinger

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Economic activity edges higher amid mixed consumer signals

Sep 3, 2026 · 04:50 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The general outlook for the coming months was positive, but sentiment was mixed across sectors, according to the Fed's Beige Book

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Atlantic Avenue ranks No. 1 as higher rates keep June’s HECM broker activity in check

Sep 3, 2026 · 04:36 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

As broker endorsements remain muted, Longbridge’s Dan Ribler explores the impact from higher rates and federal debt

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Objector petitions for rehearing in NAR settlement appeals

Sep 3, 2026 · 04:16 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Friedman says his REBNY claims are separate and should not be bundled into NAR-related settlement terms.

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NAF lays off 160 employees in consumer direct division

Sep 3, 2026 · 04:08 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Lender said the layoffs were made in response to current mortgage market conditions

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Edina Realty launches AI-powered website

Sep 3, 2026 · 04:01 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Edina Realty has grown into one of the largest real estate companies serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin

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