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Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater joins Better board
HousingWire

Frater, whose role was effective March 23, brings experience spanning mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending.

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TransUnion launches tool to bolster Realtor safety, fight fraud
HousingWire

The app allows agents to validate legal property ownership before listing and conduct personal safety checks using a phone number.

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States push back on buyer agreements as new laws challenge NAR rules
HousingWire

Mississippi and Alabama laws allow buyer tours without signed agreements, conflicting with the NAR settlement, as other states weigh bills.

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US Mortgage hit with class-action suit over May 2025 data breach
HousingWire

Suit alleges a May 2025 hack exposed US Mortgage employee data, claims weak controls and delayed notice, and seeks $5 million plus reforms.

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KB Home pivots to its build-to-order strengths, but not without risk
HousingWire

KB Home Q1 revenue fell 23% and gross margin dropped to 15.3% as it cut Q2 and full-year guidance amid higher uncertainty.

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One group drove U.S. homeownership gains in 2025 — and it wasn’t who you think
HousingWire

Nearly every real estate practitioner interviewed for NAHREP’s report said immigration enforcement fears impacted their Hispanic clients.

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11 tips for pricing homes in a low-turnover market
HousingWire

In a low-turnover market with limited comps, agents can use 11 strategies to price accurately and improve demand.

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Waterstone Mortgage taps Friday Harbor AI to boost underwriting capacity
HousingWire

Waterstone Mortgage is using Friday Harbor’s AI platform to improve file quality, cut conditions and expand underwriting capacity.

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Can the housing market still grow with mortgage rates over 6.64%?
HousingWire

With rates near yearly highs and above 6.64%, purchase apps slipped 7% weekly and 2% yearly, but pending sales stayed ahead of 2025.

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Is your brand message clear? A 30-minute audit to find out
Inman

Most agents think they have a brand, but clients often see something different, marketing strategist Jennifer McAlpine writes. Use this quick 30-minute audit to determine whether your messaging is clear, memorable and aligned with what you truly do best.

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REMAX settles buyer commission lawsuit for $8.5M
Inman

The company is the second firm to settle in a suit known as Batton. Keller Williams previously settled last month.

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UK house price growth slows to 1.3% in January 2026
PropertyWire

<p>UK residential property price growth decelerated to 1.3% in the year to January 2026, down from 1.9% in the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics. The average UK house price reached £268,000, with regional variations showing England at £290,000, Wales at £210,000, and Sc...

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Property complaints rise 47% as market uncertainty grows
PropertyWire

<p>Property complaint enquiries increased by 47% in 2024, though the average complaint rate per member remained stable at just over 8%. Resolution times improved, falling from 39 days to 34 days, with more than half of disputes resolved at early stages.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertyw...

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Senior appointments at Savills, Cushman and OneDome
PropertyWire

<p>Savills has appointed Luke Kearns as head of lettings in Edinburgh, while Cushman &#038; Wakefield's Yvonne Court will retire after 36 years. OneDome Growth Partners has named Jason Bryant as head of growth.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/senior-appointments-at-savi...

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Buy-to-let investment shifts from South to North
PropertyWire

<p>Buy-to-let property investment has undergone a significant geographical shift over the past decade, with the Midlands and North now accounting for a larger share of purchases than the South. Analysis of UK Finance lender data shows the South's share of mortgaged buy-to-let purchases has declined ...

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The truth about AI in real estate (according to agents)
Inman

Real estate agents share how they’re actually using AI, where it saves time and why it’s raising the bar rather than replacing them.

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The open market broke. Here’s what comes next
Inman

The same real estate leadership that got MLSs and NAR to this moment is not the leadership that gets them out of it, Alloy Advisors co-founder Amit Kulkarni writes.

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That guy who sold his house with ChatGPT should be a warning sign for real estate agents
Inman

Proactive brokers will train their agents on how to demonstrate why they’re still needed in an increasingly AI-driven world, Derek Carlson writes.

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Century 21 CEO: Adding Latino agents is key to serving ‘70% of net new homebuyers’
HousingWire

Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler said recruiting more Latino agents is essential to serving the communities driving future homeownership growth.

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Mansion tax valuation challenges raise property concerns
PropertyWire

<p>The implementation of England's mansion tax faces significant valuation complications ahead of its April 2028 launch, according to property law experts. The Valuation Office Agency must determine which properties exceed the £2 million threshold, but questions remain about leasehold properties and...

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