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Zillow layoffs included longtime exec Sara Bonert
HousingWire

<p>Bonert said she may be the most tenured employee impacted, as Zillow cut 500-plus roles in early August</p>

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Point favors deliberate growth with new HEI wholesale channel
HousingWire

<p>Point is betting that broker distribution can scale the product </p>

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UK rental growth accelerates while house prices slow
PropertyWire

<p>UK rental growth accelerated to 3.7% in July while house price inflation slowed to 2% annually, according to ONS data. London saw rental growth increase from 2.2% to 3%, while house prices in the capital fell for the tenth consecutive month.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/n...

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Why starter homes got harder to build at scale
HousingWire

<p>A postwar payment model close to rent contrasts with today’s land, infrastructure, and public-builder return thresholds</p>

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Longbridge rolls out market insights platform for reverse mortgage brokers
HousingWire

<p>RAMP uses FHA data to show geography, market shares and origination volumes across HECM product types</p>

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Knock expands bridge loan services to Texas
HousingWire

<p>Knock is now operating in 32 states and Washington, D.C. </p>

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AI-forward vs AI-native: The label matters less than what the AI actually knows
HousingWire

<p>In regulated, high-variance lending, model maturity depends on exposure to edge cases and day-to-day production files </p>

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Unified analytics: The new lending brand advantage
HousingWire

<p>More than 2 in 3 online applications are abandoned, and valuation inconsistencies can erode trust across channels</p>

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New homebuilder survey: Where builders see risk and opportunity in the second half of 2026
HousingWire

<p>A new executive survey shows intensifying margin pressure and highlights the homebuilder growth strategies that matter most through 2026</p>

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Cotswolds tipped as likely location for royal relocation
PropertyWire

<p>Prince Harry and Meghan are expected to relocate from the United States to a private residence outside London later this month. Property professionals predict the Cotswolds or Northamptonshire as the most likely locations for the couple's new home.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywir...

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MLS critics call it anti-competitive. These brokers say it helps them compete
HousingWire

<p>CMLS 2023 papers frame MLS as an information sharing system with network effects that lower search costs.</p>

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Is Zillow having its AOL moment?
HousingWire

<p>Listing creators and direct channels may capture more value as private networks expand and buyers search beyond portals.</p>

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The 2026 halftime report: Four ways to win the second half
HousingWire

<p>With pull-through gaps and shifting buyer trust, the fastest wins were pipeline conversion and equity reviews</p>

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New home purchase applications down 5.7% annually in July
HousingWire

<p>MBA estimated sales at a 647,000 annual pace, down 3% from June </p>

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New American Funding partners with Kastle to deploy AI agents
HousingWire

<p>NAF says the platform will handle end-to-end customer interactions and add a self-service channel while supporting compliance </p>

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Better rolls out a poison pill as Garg fights for control
HousingWire

<p>Plan triggers at 15% ownership or voting power and runs through 2027 </p>

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Brands by Integra expands in Florida
HousingWire

<p>New acquisitions add to a period of continued expansion for Brands by Integra</p>

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The scarcity pitch for private listings leaves out the key condition
HousingWire

<p>Studies show that when buyers cannot see supply or terms, serious bidders may not enter and expected price can fall.</p>

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Burnley Council proposes borough-wide HMO planning controls
PropertyWire

<p>Burnley Council is consulting on extending Article 4 powers to six additional wards, which would require landlords across the entire borough to obtain planning permission before converting properties into houses in multiple occupation. A six-week public consultation will precede a final decision ...

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Propertymark integrates free property reports into referral network
PropertyWire

<p>Propertymark has integrated free basic material information reports into its referral platform through a partnership with property data provider Propalt. The integration allows members using Propertymark Connect to access complimentary property intelligence reports when sending referrals through ...

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