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Agent and loan officer sentenced in $17M Ponzi scheme
Inman

Robert Christensen and Anthony Matic spent investor money on casino trips, a whiskey club, massages and cryotherapy.

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HomeServices names Jason Waugh as next HSF Affiliates CEO
HousingWire

HomeServices named Jason Waugh as successor to HSF Affiliates CEO Vince Leisey, with a leadership transition expected to begin in 2027

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UK mortgage affordability hits lowest level since 2008
PropertyWire

<p>UK homebuyers are experiencing the most challenging mortgage affordability conditions since 2008, with initial repayments consuming 21.3% of gross income on average. Regional disparities show London commuter belt areas facing the highest burden, while Scotland dominates the most affordable locati...

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

Onity servicing UPB rose to $338B in Q1 2026, but the segment posted a $16M adjusted pre-tax loss as MSR runoff increased.

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Darryl Davis: Market shifts reward the skilled — why now is your moment
HousingWire

Experienced real estate agents can gain share in a cooler market by staying visible, sharing market updates, and proving negotiation skill.

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‘Lock it in!’: Mortgage rates climb to 6.5% amid global volatility
HousingWire

Mortgage rates have returned to the 6.5% level as financial markets shift their focus from economic data to escalating geopolitical events.

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Rocket Pro extends 100 bps broker credit into May
HousingWire

Rocket Pro's second Power Play includes the extension of its stacked 100 bps broker pricing credit through May and expanded non-QM limits.

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Marty Preston moves to Rate to run profit and loss platform
HousingWire

Former Benchmark retail president Marty Preston joins Rate’s profit and loss platform after evaluating 20+ lenders.

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One portal’s share of agent discovery traffic dropped for the first time ever. Here’s why.
HousingWire

A 2026 report says only 8.4% of agents appear in AI responses and the top 1% hold 47% of citation share across metros.

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CoStar CEO Andy Florance buys over 70,000 shares
HousingWire

CoStar CEO Andy Florance purchased 71,430 shares priced $34.67 to $36.00 as Q1 revenue rose 23% to $897 million.

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Veterans cite upfront costs as top VA loan barrier in 2026
HousingWire

NewDay USA found 55% hold VA loan misconceptions, including nearly 33% unaware the program can be 0% down and no PMI.

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Reverse Mastermind Summit kicks off with practical advice, choice words
HousingWire

Reverse mortgage professionals converged in Knoxville, Tennessee, this week for the inaugural Reverse Mastermind Summit — a three-day event designed to bolster the sales skills of industry newcomers by immersing them in knowledge from industry veterans.

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Compass posts strong Q1 following Anywhere acquisition
HousingWire

Results reflect Compass' first full quarter as a combined company following its acquisition of Anywhere in January.

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PennyMac Q1 earnings: Strong mortgage production offsets weaker servicing results
HousingWire

PennyMac earned $82.3M in Q1, adjusted $117.7M. Production pretax income rose, while MSR hedges hit servicing.

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Donna Schmidt on leadership, longevity and navigating change in mortgage servicing
HousingWire

In this Women of Influence spotlight, Donna Schmidt, President and CEO of DLS Servicing and WaterfallCalc, shares how a pivotal career move led her to servicing, the mindset that shaped her leadership style, and how she’s approaching technology and efficiency in today’s market.

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Optimal Blue integrates VantageScore 4.0 into pricing, hedging and trading workflows
HousingWire

VantageScore 4.0, the credit scoring model that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are transitioning to for agency mortgages, is now integrated into Optimal Blue’s end-to-end capital markets platform,

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Missouri may expand its first-time homebuyer savings tax break
HousingWire

Saving for a first home in Missouri is about to get a significant tax break – with a big if – provided the state Senate&#8217;s latest housing bill makes it through the House. Senate Bill 1001 passed the Senate this spring and now sits before a House committee. The bill includes a sweeping upgrade t...

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Scarcity buoyed March new home sales; builder pressures mount
HousingWire

March new home sales rose 3.3% to 682,000 SAAR, while the median price fell 6.2% to $387,400, lowest since July 2021.

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New Jersey real estate teams merge and join eXp Realty
HousingWire

Hatab moved from BHHS FOX &#038; ROACH and merged with Boutros at eXp Realty, forming Unify with $120 million and 309 deals.

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

Zillow Preview listings will syndicate to Realtor.com starting this summer, as the two listings portals partner.

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