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Did HUD, FHFA push homebuying into a new era with credit score advancements?

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:47 PM Jennifer McGuinness HousingWire

This week, federal housing leaders Scott Turner and Bill Pulte held a joint press conference where they announced the rollout of new credit score models…

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Bess Freedman: It’s time to call out the facts around private listing networks

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:25 PM Bess Freedman HousingWire

It’s time to call out the narrative around private listings networks. The media seems to regurgitate press release talking points without delving into what…

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States’ deed theft protection measures tracked by new tool

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:15 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

EquityProtect has launched the EquityProtect Property Protection Scorecard, a quarterly report tracking deed theft and property title fraud legislation…

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How top agents set the tone in the first 15 minutes

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:10 PM Juliet Clapp HousingWire

Most agents prepare for a client meeting by thinking about what they are going to say. The best agents prepare by thinking about how they are going to…

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Brands by Integra enters Arizona through partnership with Phoenix brokerage CITIEA

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:04 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Brands by Integra has entered the Arizona market through a partnership with Phoenix-based brokerage CITIEA , establishing a platform the company says will…

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Citizens: Homeowners shift toward a ‘stay and upgrade’ mindset

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The lock-in effect is persisting as mortgage rates stay above 6% , leading homeowners to increasingly opt to stay put and invest in renovations rather than…

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ICE First Look shows mortgage delinquencies fall in March 2026

Apr 24, 2026 · 4:45 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) on Friday released its March 2026 ICE First Look report, which showed seasonal improvement in mortgage performance, with…

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DOJ drops probe tied to Fed, potentially easing path for Warsh confirmation

Apr 24, 2026 · 3:47 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday dropped its investigation into the Federal Reserve regarding Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony on the…

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M/I Homes hews to its order pace; margins come under pressure

Apr 24, 2026 · 2:58 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

In its quarterly earnings report a few months ago, M/I Homes business executives said the top-15-ranked homebuilder would maintain a spec-heavy approach –…

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MRED opens private listing network to agents nationwide with Compass data deal

Apr 24, 2026 · 2:09 PM Tracey Velt, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is opening its multiple listing service, including its Private Listing Network (PLN), to any licensed real estate agent…

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