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The 8 top real estate lead generation companies for 2026
HousingWire

These top real estate lead generation companies can help you find and nurture more qualified leads and close more deals.

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Homebuilding veteran David Assid joins First America Homes as Houston division president
HousingWire

Assid brings more than 37 years of homebuilding experience and joins the firm as it looks to expand in one of the most competitive housing markets in Texas and the U.S.

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MarketRent platform targets rent review compliance
PropertyWire

<p>A new rent review platform has launched ahead of the Renters' Rights Act implementation, aiming to streamline the rent review process for letting agents facing increased regulatory scrutiny. MarketRent has been founded by Rajeev Nayyar and Duncan Careless, who previously co-founded property maint...

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Estate agents face fines under new review regulations
PropertyWire

<p>Estate agents could face fines of up to 10% of turnover or £300,000 under new legislation banning fake and misleading online reviews. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force on 6 April 2025, prohibiting practices including filtering negative feedback and selectivel...

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Why Aaron Kirman is betting on AI, crypto and new development
HousingWire

Aaron Kirman outlines why he launched Christie’s SoCal in 2022 and how AI, crypto and development units are shaping growth.

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June housing starts jump 19%, fueled by strong multifamily gains
HousingWire

June housing starts rose 19% to 1.3 million, led by multifamily, while permits fell 3% to 1.367 million, Census data shows

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Rental advertising platforms face compliance questions
PropertyWire

<p>Questions remain over how classified advertising platforms will enforce Renters' Rights Act requirements when they come into effect on 1st May. While Gumtree has confirmed compliance plans, Facebook has not responded to enquiries, raising concerns about inconsistent enforcement across the rental ...

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UK construction contract awards reach £7.18bn in March
PropertyWire

<p>UK construction contract awards totalled £7.18 billion in March 2026, maintaining steady activity levels despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Residential construction accounted for the largest share at £2.57 billion, while infrastructure contributed £1.52 billion in awards.</p> <p>The post <...

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Fine & Country and Chestertons expand into new markets
PropertyWire

<p>Two international estate agency networks have announced expansion plans, with Fine &#038; Country opening its first Madrid office and Chestertons entering the Indian market through a strategic partnership.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/global-news/fine-country-and-che...

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Propalt launches ChatGPT connector for estate agents
PropertyWire

<p>Property data platform Propalt has released a ChatGPT connector that allows estate agents to access property information through external AI tools. The integration enables agents to query datasets using natural language, returning information on sales, lettings, landlord portfolios, planning appl...

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Mortgage rates dip as Middle East ceasefire cools investor fears
HousingWire

The ceasefire in the Middle East that runs until April 22 has temporarily put the brakes on rising mortgage rates, but returning the cost of home loan closer to a 6% anytime soon is contingent on a long-term resolution between the U.S. and Iran.

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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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