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Leah Price moves on from Better, will join UWM’s tech team
Price joined Better in June 2025 after leading fintech work at FHFA and Figure Technologies
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September 16, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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State AGs urged to probe Zillow, pocket listings, referral fees
Letter to NAAG cites the Zillow-Redfin settlement, pocket listings, and “Contact Agent” routing as key targets
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September 16, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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HistoryMaker did not start with AI, it started with the customer
The Fort Worth builder rebuilt ERP, data, and floor plan workflows before moving into AI use cases
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September 16, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Pinkwater Metzger Team joins SERHANT. in the Hamptons
East Hampton duo has $160M in career sales volume and ranked No. 13 among small teams in the 2026 RealTrends Verified City list
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September 16, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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AD Mortgage launches lender-paid rate buydown option
The company also extended its 50-bps pricing promo through Sept. 30
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September 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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CMLS CEO wants MLSs to break down silos
Edgerton took over as CEO of CMLS in July, succeeding long-time leader Denee Evans
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September 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Mortgage rates rise to 7.28% as Fed rate hike looms
HousingWire Data shows the 10-year Treasury near 5% and locked 30-year rates up about 22 bps in two weeks
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September 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Is a new Fed rate-hike cycle good for mortgage rates?
History says no, but this cycle is unique
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September 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Let America Build campaign backs pro-building policies
Coalition cites a 4.03 million-home gap and says regulations add 26% to new home costs
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September 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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A Fed rate hike could test housing’s new ‘rate normal’
Brokers cite sensitivity near 7% mortgages, with Reno seeing pullback risk and Southwest Florida watching sentiment
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September 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Lennar valuation near tangible book puts margins in spotlight
The stock trades at about 1.05x tangible book after a 16% decline, with ROE most sensitive to margin shifts
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September 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Amblebrook and Shea’s Trilogy are rewriting their 55+ value pitch
Showcasing daily life programming and social engagement can help convert hesitant active adult prospects to buying now
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September 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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Compass launches global division for cross-border referrals
New internal tiers and tracking tools aim to standardize referrals while Compass remains licensed only in the U.S.
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September 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Flock cameras changing due diligence for agents, homebuyers
Experts say HOA documents remain behind the times regarding use of Flock and similar technology
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September 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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How DRB uses customer intel to connect land, product, and sales
DRB sales and marketing spans research, digital journey, sales, and realty, tying customer insights to land and product
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September 14, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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CoStar names Felix Kusch president of Homes.com
Move follows 2nd quarter 2026 residential adjusted EBITDA of $12 million and Homes.com revenue up 66% to $28.5 million
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September 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Ameritrust sues investors, brokers over $14M loss in Baltimore fraud scheme
Lender says alleged scheme used 300% markups, prepackaged appraisals and title gaps
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September 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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HomeSmart signs marketing agreement with loanDepot
Co-marketing deal gives HomeSmart agents a direct channel to loanDepot’s offerings
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September 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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StreetEasy changes Experts rules and lowers success fees
New rules pause additions from any brokerage at 20% or more of Experts, and reduce fees to 15% and 20% at lower price tiers
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September 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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First American expands no-cost property title monitoring
According to the FBI, cybercrime-related losses reached $20.9 billion that year
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September 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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Nonbank HELOC lenders gain market share as tappable equity hits $11 trillion
Nonbanks grew HELOC originations about 140% from 2023 to 2025, versus 7% to 20% at depositories, a new white paper says
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September 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Chase offers 25-bps mortgage rate discount through Oct. 4
The discount applies to new purchase and refinance loans
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September 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Seller impersonation fraud more than doubled since 2024
The share of firms reporting an attempt in the prior month rose from 19% to 45%
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September 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Vesta adds Mezzo integration to expand lender access to verification providers
For lenders under margin and efficiency pressure, the integration aims to reduce the IT burden of adding vendors
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September 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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South River CEO Tyler Plack on reverse mortgage technology and origination strategies
The newly appointed CEO explains how tech is reshaping reverse lending, including a 75% reduction in QC findings at South River
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September 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM