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Mortgage Rates Remain Surprisingly Calm

Apr 10, 2026 · 5:44 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

If we're splitting hairs, today's average mortgage rates are technically higher than yesterday's, but the change is so small that it's just as fair to say…

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Housing Industry News

Compass, Zillow and eXp: breaking down pre-marketing strategies

Apr 10, 2026 · 5:19 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

With more companies signing on to pre-marketing platforms, it appears that the new trend of pre-marketing listings is here to stay, at least for the moment.…

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Housing Industry News

When it comes to pre-marketing strategies, how are Compass, eXp and Zillow different?

Apr 10, 2026 · 5:19 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

With more companies signing on to pre-marketing platforms, it appears that the new trend of pre-marketing listings is here to stay, at least for the moment.…

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Housing Industry News

Rocktop Digital aims to cut inefficiencies in mortgage asset trading

Apr 10, 2026 · 5:19 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Earlier this week, Rocktop Technologies announced the formation of Rocktop Digital , a new business focused on digitizing and tokenizing mortgage and…

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Housing Industry News

Douglas Elliman opts into Tuccori homebuyer commission suit settlement

Apr 10, 2026 · 3:36 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Douglas Elliman has joined the growing list of firms settling the homebuyer commission lawsuits via the opt-in settlement in the Tuccori homebuyer…

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Housing Industry News

CDFIs could draw institutional capital for climate projects

Apr 10, 2026 · 3:26 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

A new report released on April 6 found that community lenders could play a larger role in attracting institutional investment for climate and infrastructure…

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Housing Industry News

‘An endless battle’: How real estate pros can stay ahead of deepfake fraudsters

Apr 10, 2026 · 3:24 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

A vacant land transaction in Maryland nearly became the latest victim of deepfake fraud last week when artificial intelligence (AI) was used to impersonate…

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Housing Industry News

Inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as energy leads CPI surge

Apr 10, 2026 · 2:55 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Inflation hit its highest rate in nearly two years, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). According to the…

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Housing Industry News

Zillow Preview expands as more brokerages seek pre-market exposure

Apr 10, 2026 · 2:01 PM Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Nearly 60 brokerages and franchisors have now joined Zillow Preview , giving agents and sellers a way to publicly market pre‑MLS listings on Zillow and…

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Housing Industry News

2026 RealTrends Verified: The power players hold — but the real story is who’s gaining ground

Apr 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM Tracey Velt HousingWire

The housing market remains in flux, setting the stage for this year’s RealTrends Verified rankings. Inventory has improved but remains constrained,…

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