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Fathom Realty appoints Stephanie Verderose as VP of growth
HousingWire

Verderose will report to Lori Muller, president of Fathom Realty — leading initiatives to expand agent productivity and strengthen culture.

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From growth to execution: Daniel Butbul on scaling technology and leadership
HousingWire

As nominations for the 2026 HousingWire Rising Stars Award remain open through Feb. 28, we’re spotlighting past honorees who continue to shape the housing industry. Daniel Butbul, vice president of technology at Systato, shares how his role has expanded alongside rapid company growth, why unified da...

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Redfin, Zillow defend rental partnership in FTC antitrust suit
HousingWire

Redfin and Zillow claim the FTC’s antitrust suit ignores local ad markets and lacks proof of market dominance as discovery advances.

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Keep calm and carry on: Mortgage rates steady as inflation cools
HousingWire

A January storm that wreaked havoc across much of the U.S. pushed existing home sales down, but a positive inflation report gave housing professionals and consumers a reason to believe that mortgage rate stability isn't going anywhere.

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Rate, Betterment launch mortgage incentive partnership
HousingWire

Chicago-based mortgage lender Rate has entered into a partnership to offer mortgage incentives to customers of wealth and savings platform Betterment.

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Chicago’s missing middle housing plan targets surplus public land
HousingWire

Chicago city planners are trying to solve a national problem that officials in many cities talk about but rarely tackle at scale – turning idle public land into “missing middle” housing in neighborhoods that have seen decades of disinvestment. For a third round, planners and city officials have init...

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Homes.com launches AI-powered home search with Microsoft Azure OpenAI
HousingWire

Homes.com introduces Homes AI, using Microsoft Azure OpenAI for real-time, personalized home search and neighborhood insights.

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Homes.com moves toward filterless search with AI assistant
Inman

CoStar debuted Homes AI on Tuesday, its home search assistant that guides homebuyers through Homes.com listings and proprietary market data with natural language. The tool will be added to other CoStar-owned sites later.

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The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)
Inman

As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the U.S., many are opting out of paying for homes in cash.

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Celebrity-renovated Corfu villa listed at €675,000
PropertyWire

<p>A renovated stone villa in Kokkini, Corfu, featured in the BBC series 'Amanda &#038; Alan's Greek Job', has been listed for sale at €675,000. The property sits on 326m² of land with two bedrooms and sea views, with all proceeds going to Comic Relief and BBC Children in Need.</p> <p>The post <a hr...

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Delta Media powers unified digital platform for Keyes and Illustrated Properties
HousingWire

Delta Media Group and Tiny Wins help Keyes launch a unified, AI-enabled platform for agents and clients in South Florida.

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Union Home Mortgage brings on M&A veteran Renee Hildebrand
HousingWire

Union Home Mortgage has shown a strong appetite for mergers and acquisitions by hiring Renee Hildebrand from Guild Mortgage to seek new opportunities, the company announced Tuesday.

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Rayse, OneKey MLS partner on agent value tools in New York
HousingWire

Through the collaboration, OneKey MLS members will gain access to the Rayse platform along with co-branded educational programming.

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Property tax burdens vary widely as states debate senior relief
HousingWire

As states debate relief, the underlying data shows a common trend: residential property owners shouldering a growing share of the tax burden.

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United’s Dan Duffy on the ‘perfect storm’: Why positioning, not productivity, will define the next brokerage cycle
HousingWire

United Real Estate is reigniting acquisitions and leveraging scale for margin recovery, says CEO Dan Duffy.

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Exclusive: UMortgage rolls out flat-fee broker compensation model
HousingWire

UMortgage is rolling out a flat-fee compensation model, the company announced on Tuesday.

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PHH Mortgage bolsters AI-driven subservicing technology
HousingWire

PHH Mortgage adds call recording access and loan-level data tools to LASI AI, improving efficiency for subservicing clients.

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This paint may alter how builders fight mold and moisture damage
HousingWire

Lilypad paint leverages Vaporwisp technology to absorb humidity and lower home energy use, with pilot tests underway.

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Mutual of Omaha to sponsor reverse mortgage broker certification program
HousingWire

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) announced Tuesday that leading reverse lender Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is partnering with the trade group as the exclusive sponsor for a reverse mortgage specialist certification program.

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Why smart AI adoption is the new competitive advantage for agents
Inman

The AI advantage will belong to those who use it more intentionally, more consistently and more intelligently than everyone else, Mauricio Umansky writes.

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