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An alleged agent boycott revives antitrust questions the industry thought it had settled

Oct 15, 2026 · 12:40 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

The suit alleges threats to discourage showings because REX did not use the MLS or offer buyer broker compensation

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

Oct 15, 2026 · 7:00 AM Cat Allday HousingWire

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

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

Oct 14, 2026 · 10:25 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

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…

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GSEs target income and occupancy to cut buyback risk

Oct 14, 2026 · 9:14 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Mortgage giants are deploying tech to flag occupancy risk and income defects upfront

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

Oct 14, 2026 · 8:52 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Localities are turning to AI to fast-track permiting, but outdated or conflicting zoning text and maps still delay approvals

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

Oct 14, 2026 · 8:19 PM Erinn Nobel HousingWire

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

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HUD officials offer an action plan to spark FHA lending

Oct 14, 2026 · 7:21 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

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

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Rechat appoints Audie Chamberlian as chief industry officer

Oct 14, 2026 · 7:15 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Chamberlain will also launch the company's brand champions and creator program

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Rechat appoints Audie Chamberlain as chief industry officer

Oct 14, 2026 · 7:15 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Chamberlain will also launch the company's brand champions and creator program

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

Oct 14, 2026 · 6:18 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

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

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