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Rechat appoints Audie Chamberlain as chief industry officer
HousingWire

<p>Chamberlain will also launch the company's brand champions and creator program</p>

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Compass CEO defends private listings, says MLSs make homes look ‘damaged’
HousingWire

<p>Reffkin said 43% of listings had a price drop history in September, and 6% were pulled off market</p>

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Norfolk letting agent sentenced for £48,000 fraud
PropertyWire

<p>A Norfolk letting agent has been sentenced for fraud offences totalling £48,858 against landlords and tenants. Victoria Steele received a 12-month suspended sentence after admitting to 19 offences involving failures to protect deposits and pass on rental payments.</p> <p>The post <a href="https:/...

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New American Funding adds Mullinix Mortgage Group
HousingWire

<p>Mullinix ranked No. 32 on HousingWire’s Top Purchase Originators list with $197.2 million across 355 units</p>

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Did mortgage rates just peak or is this some bond market madness?
HousingWire

<p>In the last 48 hours, we got two very hot inflation reports, positive retail sales, rising oil prices and historically low jobless claims</p>

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Half of UK family homes now affordable on average income
PropertyWire

<p>More than half of two and three-bedroom houses for sale in the UK are now within reach of households earning the average income, according to research from Zoopla. The property portal found that 51% of family homes are listed with an asking price below £301,000, up from 45% a year ago.</p> <p>The...

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Under-45s view home ownership as essential, study finds
PropertyWire

<p>Younger generations continue to prioritise home ownership despite affordability challenges, with 84% of under-45s considering it essential. New research from LRG shows deposit barriers remain the primary obstacle rather than lack of desire to buy.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire...

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Lender provides £490k for two-flat scheme in Anerley
PropertyWire

<p>Assetz Capital has provided a development finance facility of £490,000 for the construction of two residential flats in Anerley, South London. The 15-month loan, structured at 70% loan-to-value, will fund two one-bedroom garden flats near Crystal Palace Park.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www....

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Carter Hones Associates expands into Europe and appoints new director
PropertyWire

<p>Carter Hones Associates has announced its expansion into Europe, appointing experienced design management specialist Jennifer Sale (pictured) as its new Director to spearhead the launch. Founded in Dubai in 2010, Carter Hones Associates is a project consultancy that provides design, cost and proj...

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Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino joins Better’s board
HousingWire

<p>Appointment follows proxy fight that restored Vishal Garg’s influence</p>

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The real reason teams outperform solo agents: someone always answers
HousingWire

<p>NAR reported median 2025 production of 9 sides for individual agents versus 32 for team-based agents, alongside major coverage differences</p>

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NRMLA asks DC Council to expand reverse mortgage fee exemption
HousingWire

<p>Trade group cites TILA and Regulation Z, says exemption should cover proprietary products available to borrowers under 62 </p>

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New home mortgage applications fell 8% in September as rates rose
HousingWire

<p>Builder Application Survey data also shows a 12% drop in estimated sales to a 584,000 annual pace, the weakest since April 2020</p>

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When a seller texts about real estate commission, use this 4 step plan to keep the deal moving
HousingWire

<p>The approach is acknowledge, switch to a call, provide context first, then give an honest range tied to service and timing</p>

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Pineapple Financial rebrands as Pentiv, launches US mortgage broker intelligence platform
HousingWire

<p>The Canadian-based company hired former SoFi executive Usman Maher as it seeks growth in the U.S.</p>

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Homebuying experience is fragmented, survey finds 70% call it a hassle
HousingWire

<p>HomeServices survey of 1,000 buyers found 46% cite uncoordinated providers as the top frustration</p>

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Landlords increasingly turn to agents amid regulatory complexity
PropertyWire

<p>Two-thirds of landlords in the UK now use lettings agents for some or all aspects of property management, marking the highest level of agent engagement in two years. The proportion has risen from 61% in the first quarter, with demand for full property management services driving the increase.</p>...

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Dwelly acquires Kent agency in eleventh deal of 2026
PropertyWire

<p>Property management firm Dwelly has acquired Kent-based Helen Breeze Property Management, adding 400 fully managed properties to its portfolio. The transaction marks Dwelly's eleventh acquisition in 2026, bringing its total portfolio to approximately 15,665 properties under management.</p> <p>The...

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UK rental prices reach new highs as supply falls
PropertyWire

<p>Average advertised rents outside London have reached £1,418 per calendar month, marking a new record, according to data from property portal Rightmove. The figures show asking rent prices increased by 1.5% this quarter, though annual rental growth has moderated to 2.4%.</p> <p>The post <a href="h...

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The real test of AI in property management happens the moment a human steps in
HousingWire

<p>AI adoption rose to 58%, operators now focus on escalation rules that protect resident trust </p>

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