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fromFast Company
1 day ago

This rare type of home is selling fast-sometimes for double the usual price

Affordability concerns are driving demand for multigenerational homes, which are significantly more expensive than traditional homes.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

2026 Housing Market Outlook Shaping Homebuilders, Capital and Strategy

The 2026 housing market is influenced by external forces affecting buyer confidence, with demand delayed rather than absent.
fromFortune
2 days ago
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I spent a decade selling homes to the ultra-wealthy. What I saw explains the housing market's nepo problem | Fortune

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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Housing market power divide: States where buyers can find the most, and least, inventory right now

Monitoring active listings and months of supply is crucial for assessing home price momentum in the housing market.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Why LGI Homes is the clearest read on entry-level buyer math

LGI Homes demonstrates strong performance in a challenging housing market, balancing revenue growth with disciplined pricing and inventory management.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

This rare type of home is selling fast-sometimes for double the usual price

Affordability concerns are driving demand for multigenerational homes, which are significantly more expensive than traditional homes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

2026 Housing Market Outlook Shaping Homebuilders, Capital and Strategy

The 2026 housing market is influenced by external forces affecting buyer confidence, with demand delayed rather than absent.
Real estate
fromFortune
2 days ago

I spent a decade selling homes to the ultra-wealthy. What I saw explains the housing market's nepo problem | Fortune

The housing market increasingly favors buyers with financial support from family, creating a disparity among first-time buyers.
Real estate
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Housing market power divide: States where buyers can find the most, and least, inventory right now

Monitoring active listings and months of supply is crucial for assessing home price momentum in the housing market.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Why LGI Homes is the clearest read on entry-level buyer math

LGI Homes demonstrates strong performance in a challenging housing market, balancing revenue growth with disciplined pricing and inventory management.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 hours ago

The immigration cliff: How America's population shift is quietly reshaping the rental market

Population growth assumptions in multifamily underwriting overlook the distinct drivers of workforce and Class A housing demand.
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from24/7 Wall St.
20 hours ago

Lowe's Just Got Yanked From the BofA Buy List: Is the Home Improvement Trade Stalling?

Bank of America downgraded Lowe's to Neutral, citing subdued housing activity and lack of catalysts for growth.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
15 hours ago

Zillow, Realtor.com team up to broaden pre-market home access

Zillow Preview listings will now also appear on Realtor.com, enhancing visibility for buyers and sellers without requiring special access.
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from24/7 Wall St.
20 hours ago

BofA Just Named Home Depot the Top Pick in Home Improvement: Price Target Set at $374

Bank of America reinstated Home Depot with a Buy rating and a $374 price target, citing strong Pro customer growth as a competitive advantage.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
18 hours ago

Market slowdown creates opening for experienced real estate agents

The current real estate market correction presents significant opportunities for experienced agents as many new agents struggle with essential skills.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Generic AI won't fix mortgage lending. Intelligent AI will.

Mortgage lenders must leverage AI to transform processes, not just accelerate existing workflows, to achieve true efficiency and innovation.
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from24/7 Wall St.
22 hours ago

The Downsized Retirement Home That Came With $76,000 in First-Year Costs Nobody Warned the Couple About

Downsizing in retirement incurs significant hidden costs that can erode expected financial benefits.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
18 hours ago

Mortgage rates climb to 6.5% as global volatility builds

Mortgage rates are rising, with 30-year fixed rates averaging 6.56%, influenced by Federal Reserve decisions and market volatility.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Mortgage applications drop 1.6% as borrower intent shrinks

Mortgage rates rose slightly, leading to a decline in refinance applications but an increase in purchase activity compared to last year.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
18 hours ago

Mortgage rates climb to 6.5% as global volatility builds

Mortgage rates are rising, with 30-year fixed rates averaging 6.56%, influenced by Federal Reserve decisions and market volatility.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Mortgage applications drop 1.6% as borrower intent shrinks

Mortgage rates rose slightly, leading to a decline in refinance applications but an increase in purchase activity compared to last year.
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from24/7 Wall St.
16 hours ago

The Section 121 Home-Sale Exclusion a Couple Used Twice in 8 Years to Skip $800,000 in Capital Gains

The Section 121 home-sale exclusion allows married couples to exclude up to $1,000,000 in capital gains from federal taxation.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
20 hours ago

Marty Preston moves to Rate to run profit and loss platform

Marty Preston joins Rate's profit and loss platform after evaluating over 20 lenders, citing Rate's superior technology and support for independence and scale.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
16 hours ago

New book gives agents a system to target life events, not random leads

Agents should focus on life events to generate leads, rather than random tactics, to create a more predictable client pipeline.
fromwww.housingwire.com
20 hours ago

Rocket Pro extends 100 bps broker credit into May

Austin Niemiec, chief revenue officer of Rocket Mortgage, stated that the program has significantly increased broker activity tied to Compass-affiliated agents, with almost 20% of purchase business now involving these agents.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
12 hours ago

Compass posts strong Q1 following Anywhere acquisition

Leaders including CEO Robert Reffkin credited disciplined expense management and rapid integration progress for the results, highlighting early success in extracting synergies from the Anywhere deal. We achieved strong financial and operational results in our first quarter as a newly combined company.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
22 hours ago

GTA home sales up 7% in April as prices shrink: real estate board | CBC News

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area increased year-over-year in April, while average selling prices continued to decline.
fromwww.housingwire.com
18 hours ago

Onity Group cuts 2026 ROE outlook as servicing losses weigh on Q1

Chair, President and CEO Glen Messina stated that the company experienced solid underlying business momentum, with double-digit growth in revenue, originations volume, and servicing balances despite market challenges.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
15 hours ago

New Jersey real estate teams merge and join eXp Realty

Sharif Hatab's Team Sharif Sells merged with Stunning NJ Homes to form the Unify Real Estate Team under eXp Realty, aiming for scalable growth.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

School principal turned real estate agent doubles volume through education

Financial education can transform personal and family wealth, empowering individuals to invest in real estate and navigate economic challenges.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Century 21 CEO targets Latino homebuyer demand and staffing

Brokerages must focus on building relationships and supporting Latino agents to serve the next generation of homebuyers effectively.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Real-REMAX deal: complementary models or culture clash?

The deal between Real and REMAX combines technology with a traditional brokerage model, presenting potential synergies despite cultural differences.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Stanley Martin closes on its $221M United Homes acquisition

Stanley Martin Homes acquired United Homes Group for $221 million, enhancing its presence in key Southeast housing markets.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Iowa just reset property taxes to assist first-time homebuyers

Iowa's new property tax overhaul incentivizes first-time homebuyers with enhanced savings accounts and significant tax relief.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Green Brick leverages industry-leading margins to drive optionality

Green Brick Partners maintains the highest gross profit margin in public homebuilding, leveraging it for market share growth despite overall sector challenges.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Preserve manufactured housing communities by strengthening models that sustain them

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act aims to enhance affordable housing through manufactured housing but faces issues with grant eligibility for for-profit owners.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Compass agent expands advisory model with Family Office Team

A new Family Office Team at Compass aims to enhance services for high-net-worth real estate clients, focusing on transaction execution and long-term portfolio strategy.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The Gathering takeaway: how Olivia Clarke Homes wins in DFW

American homebuilding is a story of bootstrapped businesses forged in hard circumstances, requiring leaders to take risks across land, capital, construction, design, marketing, regulation, talent, and customer experience.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

View Homes: new division presidents in Colorado and San Antonio

Ben Harris joins View Homes as Colorado division president after more than a decade in homebuilding sales and market leadership roles, previously serving as vice president of sales at Richmond American Homes.
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fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn Properties Eyed by Land Trust Go on Market

The grand mansion at 375 Stuyvesant Avenue in Bed Stuy and Paul Robeson Theater at 40 Greene Avenue in Fort Greene have been at the center of years-long family dispute following the death of Dr. Josephine English in 2011.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

April HMBS issuance rises to $525 million, HECM dips

Four of the 10 regions tracked posted month-over-month growth in April, but only two regions, the Great Plains and Mid-Atlantic, recorded year-to-date gains in HECM endorsements.
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fromBKMAG
1 day ago

Owner of Landmarked Stuyvesant Mansion and Paul Robeson Theater Sued After Properties Hit The Market

The Paul Robeson Theater and Stuyvesant Mansion are facing a contentious sale process amid legal disputes and community efforts to preserve them.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

KB Home CFO Robert Dillard to resign this month

Robert R. Rob Dillard will resign as CFO of KB Home effective May 8, 2026, with no disagreements cited regarding company policies.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Sound Off: Are you seeing any trends in inventory, and how does it relate to prior years?

Inventory levels in the Bay Area have shifted significantly, with low supply and high demand affecting the real estate market.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Just Approved: Delayed financing challenges overcome

Delayed financing allows homeowners to refinance without a waiting period after a cash purchase, but qualifying can be complicated by multiple loans.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Atlas VMS launches insurance-backed appraisal warranty

Atlas VMS launched Atlas LoanShield, an insurance-backed warranty to protect lenders from financial losses due to appraisal defects.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Just Approved: Delayed financing challenges overcome

Delayed financing allows homeowners to refinance without a waiting period after a cash purchase, but qualifying can be complicated by multiple loans.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Atlas VMS launches insurance-backed appraisal warranty

Atlas VMS launched Atlas LoanShield, an insurance-backed warranty to protect lenders from financial losses due to appraisal defects.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Sellers are quoting Zestimates, here is a better way to price

Agents must adapt their pricing strategies to the current market dynamics and seller perceptions to avoid losing listings.
#mortgage-industry
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage credit score changes raise gamification concerns

Lender choice between FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0 may increase costs for borrowers and reshape pricing grids in the mortgage industry.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Supreme Lending touts growth, AI investment at The Gathering

Supreme is focused on growth through cultural alignment, technology investments, and supporting existing loan officers to increase production.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Realtracs adds United, Compass International Holdings' listings

Compass and United Real Estate are providing listings to Realtracs to enhance access and choice for real estate professionals across multiple states.
#leadership
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Builders Don't Have a Rate Problem, They Have a Reliability Problem

Trust issues in financing are causing delays and hesitations in construction projects, despite apparent market stabilization.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Home equity investments come under regulatory, legal pressure

Shared equity products are gaining popularity, but legal disputes and regulatory scrutiny are increasing as homeowners face repayment challenges.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Smith Douglas Homes prioritizes pace over price, plays the long game

Select homebuilders are slowing sales to secure margins, while Smith Douglas Homes prioritizes pace, achieving record deliveries despite declining prices.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Hive MLS launches redesigned website with AI visualization tools

Hive MLS launched a redesigned website with AI tools to enhance buyer interaction with property listings and support brokers in presenting listings.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
5 days ago

Pepperlot Launches Marketplace for Restaurant Locations

Restaurant real estate has always been a fragmented, slow process. Operators spend months searching through listings that were never built for food service. We built Pepperlot to fix that.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago
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Class Valuation aims to cut appraisal risk with underwriting program

Class Valuation's CVUE program streamlines mortgage lending by reducing appraisal revisions and risk, allowing lenders to accept appraisals without internal review.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
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The mortgage industry optimized for affordability. It ignored capital efficiency.

The mortgage industry prioritizes affordability over capital efficiency, leading to misalignment with modern borrower needs and financial priorities.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Class Valuation aims to cut appraisal risk with underwriting program

Class Valuation's CVUE program streamlines mortgage lending by reducing appraisal revisions and risk, allowing lenders to accept appraisals without internal review.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

The mortgage industry optimized for affordability. It ignored capital efficiency.

The mortgage industry prioritizes affordability over capital efficiency, leading to misalignment with modern borrower needs and financial priorities.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

NorthstarMLS, CREB partner with Broker Public Portal

NorthstarMLS and CREB partner with Broker Public Portal to enhance Cribio.com, promoting MLS-controlled alternatives to third-party listing portals.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Keri Findley bets on MSRs and HEIs at Tacora Capital

Tacora plans to acquire $300 million in home equity investments from Point amid regulatory scrutiny and evolving mortgage market dynamics.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Housing firms urged to prepare for 'historic' wealth transfer wave

Trust & Will has helped more than 1 million families create estate plans through its digital platform, providing a solution to avoid the lengthy probate process that can create friction for loved ones.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

ICE reports record revenue and net income of $1.4B in Q1 2026

ICE reported its strongest quarter ever, with significant revenue growth across multiple segments despite macroeconomic challenges.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Nykia Wright outlines NAR transparency and antitrust reset

NAR's 2026-2028 Strategic Plan focuses on transparency, member engagement, and addressing industry challenges while avoiding antitrust issues.
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fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why Property Owners Are Struggling in Today's Market

Climate change is significantly increasing rental property insurance premiums, impacting landlords' profitability and necessitating smarter risk management strategies.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Real's REMAX acquisition and the shift to tech-driven consolidation

The merger aims to leverage technology to enhance REMAX's franchises and streamline operations across a vast network.
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fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

How Bitcoin Loans Are Powering New Homebuyers

Bitcoin-backed mortgages offer a solution for home ownership by allowing holders to use Bitcoin as collateral without selling their assets.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Fannie Mae posts $3.7 billion profit in Q1 2026 as expenses decline

Fannie Mae is focused on providing liquidity and stability in the housing market despite economic challenges.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

'Didn't see that coming': Real estate brokers react to Real-REMAX deal

Mergers in the real estate sector are driven by market conditions, with traditional brokerages needing to adapt or scale to survive.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Jason Mitchell defends referral networks as fees face scrutiny

Mitchell emphasizes the importance of referral networks in real estate for connecting consumers with experienced agents.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

CCM's Leonhardt says Two Harbors deal locks in servicing control

CrossCountry increased its offer for Two Harbors to $11.30 per share, aiming to enhance borrower experience and servicing economics.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Could REMAX headquarters relocate after Real acquisition?

REMAX Holdings may relocate to Florida following an $880 million acquisition by The Real Brokerage, integrating operations and technology.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

CoStar Group, Homes.com surge in Q1

Adjusted net income and EBITDA significantly increased, while Homes.com revenue and user engagement surged despite previous activist investor challenges.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

ERA Real Estate affiliates form new billion-dollar-plus partnership

Real Estate Experts ERA Powered partners with Legacy Real Estate & Associates to expand in the San Francisco Bay area, enhancing service and growth opportunities.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Illinois Realtors partners with MRED for MLS access

The MLS creates the best, most efficient and most consumer friendly marketplace for realtors to serve sellers and buyers. With MRED expanding nationally, this move now provides an opportunity for agents across the country seeking MRED access to become members IL Realtors.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Keller Williams acquires Michael Lewis Marketing Suite

Keller Williams Realty acquired Michael Lewis Marketing Suite to enhance its marketing platform for agents and brokerages amid a challenging housing market.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Atlantic Avenue remains top dog in HECM broker report

Atlantic Avenue recorded 901 endorsements over the past 12 months, including 64 in February, far ahead of its closest competitors, according to the report.
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fromArchDaily
1 week ago

MVRDV Obtains Construction Permit for Low-Carbon Mixed-Use Tour & Taxis Towers in Brussels

The Tour & Taxis Towers project combines offices, housing, and public amenities across 58,000 m², forming a landmark in the neighbourhood and reaching 126 metres at its highest point.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

LPT Realty's Robert Palmer on growth, mortgage independence

LPT Realty focuses on team empowerment and agent retention while avoiding mortgage origination joint ventures, achieving significant growth and profitability.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Independent brokers diverge on buyer agreements and listings

Harrington finds advantages in buyer broker agreements following the NAR commission lawsuit settlement, creating a competitive marketing edge for her firm.
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fromThe Motley Fool
1 week ago

Acadia Realty (AKR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

Strong leasing and acquisition activities are expected to drive significant earnings growth in the coming years.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

The Infrastructure Cost Squeeze and What Builders Can Do

Infrastructure costs and impact fees are rising, creating financial burdens for residential developers and affecting project feasibility.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

The Gathering: Sue Yannaccone says scale can be a 'super power' as brokerages consolidate

Leveraging scale effectively requires integration and hyper differentiation to provide value in the real estate market.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Reside outlines growth strategy at first event since acquisition

The Reside Oceanside Mastermind Conference marked a significant in-person gathering for a brokerage-agnostic coaching platform under new ownership.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Keller Williams names Christopher Brodhead chief revenue officer

Christopher Brodhead has been appointed as chief revenue officer at Keller Williams Realty to oversee revenue growth strategy.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Newrez Q1 2026 earnings rise through pricing discipline

Newrez's production primarily came from its lower-margin correspondent channel, which had a margin of 0.44% in the quarter. The company is pushing growth in higher-margin direct origination channels, which represented 37% of originations in Q1 2026, up 75% year over year.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Sage Sotheby's International Realty adds top Oklahoma agents

Sage Sotheby's International Realty expands in Oklahoma by adding top agent Shawn Peters and her son Drew, enhancing its luxury market presence.
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fromTheStreet
1 week ago

From Offices to AI: Commercial Real Estate in 2026

The 2026 US commercial real estate market is projected to see an 18% increase in transaction volume, with strong recovery in office and retail sectors.
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