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NAR and Florida MLS groups dismissed from Zea lawsuit
HousingWire

Judge dismissed NAR and 11 Florida Realtor, MLS groups from Zea lawsuit without prejudice and warned of sanctions over AI errors.

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Self-care plans for real estate agent burnout
HousingWire

Practical self-care for real estate agent burnout, set work hours, enforce boundaries, and use daily resets to prevent burnout.

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SERHANT. launches in five California luxury markets
HousingWire

SERHANT. enters California across five markets with agents topping $2 billion in annual sales volume and a Beverly Hills hub.

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HousingWire Mortgage Rankings: Which lenders are dominating the market?
HousingWire

Rocket Mortgage had 1,729 originators who did at least 60 loans or $20 million in volume in 2025, per HousingWire.

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Oil prices, jobs and mortgage rates: Numbers to know
Inman

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the factors that are impacting the economy at large and your local market.

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Northwood Chelmsford acquires high-value property agency
PropertyWire

<p>Northwood Chelmsford franchisees have completed the acquisition of the Zoe Napier Group, adding a high-value property specialist to their Essex operations. The transaction follows the acquisition of WN Properties in late 2025, marking the second deal within six months.</p> <p>The post <a href="ht...

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Strutt & Parker expands prime London team with Knight Frank hire
PropertyWire

<p>Strutt &#038; Parker has appointed Alex Robinson as a director within its broker team as part of its expansion strategy in prime central London's residential market. Robinson joins from Knight Frank, where he spent seven years in the firm's private office, bringing 15 years of experience across r...

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Dwelly enters London lettings with Eden Harper acquisition
PropertyWire

<p>Property management firm Dwelly has acquired Eden Harper, a south west London lettings agency, marking its entry into the capital's rental market and its third acquisition this year. The transaction adds approximately 250 fully managed properties to Dwelly's portfolio.</p> <p>The post <a href="ht...

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Optimal Blue reports March 2026 purchase locks jump 38%
HousingWire

Optimal Blue March 2026 locks rose 13% MoM as purchase volume jumped 38% and the 30-year conforming fixed-rate index rose to 6.35%.

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The myth of the “perfect market” and the cost of waiting
HousingWire

If you’re a Realtor or loan officer advising today’s homebuyer, your role has never been more important, or more misunderstood. Many buyers are sitting on the sidelines with the same belief: “I’m going to wait until interest rates come down.” On the surface, that sounds reasonable. But as profession...

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The appraisal gap in 2026
HousingWire

Real estate valuations have customarily leaned heavily on historical data as one of the most important factors used to determine the appraised value of homes. This data includes comparable transactions and cap rates from prior years, along with historical real estate market data. However, there are ...

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Freehold villas launch in Riyadh’s SEDRA development
PropertyWire

<p>DarGlobal has launched Neptune Villas, a collection of approximately 300 branded residences in SEDRA, North Riyadh, marking one of the first freehold villa opportunities available to international buyers in Saudi Arabia. The development comprises five-bedroom villas ranging from 300 to 420 square...

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UHM acquires AmeriTrust assets, expands non-QM footprint
HousingWire

Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) has acquired AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp. in an asset deal that closed in 45 days, boosting UHM’s exposure to the nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) market.

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AIDA Oman coastal development targets international buyers
PropertyWire

<p>A 3.5 million square metre coastal development in Muscat is positioning itself as an entry point for international property investors seeking exposure to Oman's emerging real estate market. AIDA Oman offers 100% freehold ownership and comprises around 3,500 residential units with phased delivery ...

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Letting agents adopt repair platforms ahead of May legislation
PropertyWire

<p>UK letting agents are implementing digital maintenance management systems in preparation for the Renters' Rights Act, which takes effect on 1 May 2026. The legislation introduces stricter oversight of repairs and maintenance, with expanded Ombudsman powers giving tenants clearer routes to resolve...

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Veterans United seeks dismissal of VA impersonation, steering lawsuit
HousingWire

Veterans United Home Loans filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that accuses the lender of falsely presenting itself as affiliated with the federal government and steering borrowers toward more costly loans.

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Broeksmit outlines next steps as MBA ramps up advocacy efforts
HousingWire

At MBA's National Advocacy Conference, Bob Broeksmit urged members to intensify advocacy as lawmakers consider housing policy changes.

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As Compass grows, scrutiny builds over private listings and double-ending
HousingWire

CPC review of 5,000 sales finds Compass at 29.7% to 39.5% share in five metros, raising double-ending and private listing concerns.

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Big banks see mortgage volumes fall as CEOs spar over capital proposals
HousingWire

Big banks JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo saw mortgage volumes decrease more than expected in the first quarter of the year despite a regulatory push to make them more active in the space.

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Tech leaders love AI. Everyone else? Not so much
Inman

The real estate industry is embracing AI fast, but rising public skepticism may create new risks for agents, landlords and platforms.

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