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OneKey MLS rejects Compass demand on public listings
HousingWire

<p>Dispute tests whether publicly marketed homes must enter the MLS, as Compass sues CRMLS and eyes more actions</p>

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Dream Finders closes $2.2 billion all-cash acquisition of Beazer Homes
HousingWire

<p>The deal makes Dream Finders the sixth-largest U.S. homebuilder and extends its reach to 26 of the top 50 MSAs</p>

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Martin & Co Huddersfield completes fourth agency acquisition
PropertyWire

<p>Will Taylor, franchise owner of Martin &#038; Co Huddersfield, has completed the acquisition of independent estate and lettings agency ADM Residential, marking his fourth business purchase since 2009. The deal consolidates ADM Residential's portfolio into the Huddersfield operation, which now emp...

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Rightmove integrates AI comparison tool into search results
PropertyWire

<p>Rightmove has integrated its AI-powered comparison assistant directly into property search result pages. The Ask Rightmove tool enables users to compare multiple properties and ask questions beyond traditional search filters, with initial data showing users spend 40% longer on the platform.</p> <...

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Second charge bridge rescues landlords from arrears
PropertyWire

<p>Specialist lender Somo has completed a £145,000 second charge bridging loan to help two portfolio landlords clear mortgage arrears and remove a title restriction. The 18-month facility was secured against a property valued at £460,000 with an existing £65,000 first charge, allowing the borrowers ...

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Maslow Capital provides £238m for Southwark student scheme
PropertyWire

<p>Maslow Capital has provided a £238 million development finance facility to a joint venture between Arada London and the Shaw Corporation for a mixed-use scheme in Southwark. The facility will fund Devonshire Place, comprising 941 purpose-built student accommodation beds and 200 affordable homes o...

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Side’s new Google deal with HouseCanary could give its agents an edge in listing visibility
HousingWire

<p>More than 600 Side partners across 19 states can qualify to show in a Google mobile carousel via My State MLS</p>

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FRP arranges £3.3m refinance for part-vacant portfolio
PropertyWire

<p>FRP's Real Estate Advisory team has completed a £3.3m commercial property refinance for a three-asset portfolio comprising two central London offices and an industrial property in Staffordshire, with one of the London assets currently vacant. The portfolio, valued at approximately £7.45m, secured...

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RAW Capital Partners passes 2025 lending volumes, marking its best year on record
PropertyWire

<p>RAW Capital Partners has surpassed the total value of mortgages it delivered in 2025, making 2026 its best-ever year on record with over two months still remaining. For over ten years, the Guernsey-based specialist lender has been providing bespoke mortgages to foreign nationals and UK expats inv...

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Two-year fixed mortgage rates approach 6% threshold
PropertyWire

<p>Average two-year fixed-rate mortgages are approaching the 6% mark, according to data from Moneyfacts, as borrowing costs continue their upward trajectory. The average two-year fixed mortgage rate now stands at 5.97%, up from 5.68% a month ago.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com...

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New estate agency software launches with free tier
PropertyWire

<p>London-based Havenswift Hosting has launched TerraSuite, an estate and letting agency software platform offering a free version with unlimited property listings. The platform went live on 6th October, providing agencies with website functionality including property listings for sales, lettings an...

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Chancellor expected to limit Capital Gains Tax rise
PropertyWire

<p>Chancellor John Healey is expected to introduce only a modest increase in Capital Gains Tax in the upcoming Budget, stepping back from proposals that would have aligned rates with Income Tax. The decision follows warnings that significant tax increases could prompt investors to relocate capital a...

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Florida’s Live Local turns tables in Hollywood’s 30-story tower fight
HousingWire

<p>Commissioners voted 6-1 after 12 hours of public input, the county’s next step hinges on a resident lawsuit</p>

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Every servicing exception needs an owner and a clock
HousingWire

<p>MBA data shows nonperforming servicing costs $1,573 per loan vs $176, exceptions can push costs higher </p>

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How equity buyouts work in a divorce refinance
HousingWire

<p>Appraisal minus mortgage balance sets equity, but the buyout amount hinges on solo borrowing capacity </p>

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Appeals court sides with Ginnie Mae in Texas Capital Bank’s reverse mortgage lawsuit
HousingWire

<p>The ruling is a signal to warehouse and DIP lenders that financing structures secured by HMBS-related tails may be vulnerable if Ginnie Mae exercises extinguishment remedies</p>

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GSEs target income and occupancy to cut buyback risk
HousingWire

<p>Mortgage giants are deploying tech to flag occupancy risk and income defects upfront </p>

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AI can speed up permitting, but messy zoning data holds it back
HousingWire

<p>Localities are turning to AI to fast-track permiting, but outdated or conflicting zoning text and maps still delay approvals </p>

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When real estate listing scarcity becomes the strategy, who benefits?
HousingWire

<p>A Zillow survey cited 74% of Hispanic sellers and 73% of Black sellers were steered to private networks, versus 24% of white sellers</p>

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HUD officials offer an action plan to spark FHA lending
HousingWire

<p>At MBA Annual, Matt Jones and Joe Gormley touched on ways to move the needle in FHA single-family mortgage originations</p>

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