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MBA chief economist says mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

Apr 14, 2026 · 9:40 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Mortgage rates and inflation are expected to remain elevated through 2026 as pressures tied to geopolitical tensions keep Federal Reserve rate cuts on hold.…

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California lawmakers weigh state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

Apr 14, 2026 · 9:18 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

California lawmakers are weighing yet another tool in the housing toolbox to jumpstart high-rise construction in the state’s largest downtown areas.…

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White House backs deregulation as it looks to address estimated 10M housing deficit

Apr 14, 2026 · 8:59 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

The White House estimates that the U.S. has a housing shortage of 10 million single-family homes, according to the annual Economic Report of the President…

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Brynn Carmody’s burnout as a real estate agent sparked an AI platform for the entire industry

Apr 14, 2026 · 8:58 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

In the male-dominated space of real estate tech companies, 26-year-old Brynn Carmody stands out. “It is definitely hard walking into serious spaces like AI…

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Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Apr 14, 2026 · 8:33 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

After the release of the March existing home sales report, which missed estimates, the fact that housing inventory growth is slowing down has caught some…

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UWM, Mat Ishbia sued after Michigan State football coach’s harassment fallout

Apr 14, 2026 · 8:17 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Brenda Tracy, who reported sexual harassment against former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker, is suing United Wholesale Mortgage…

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As policy uncertainty rattles older investors, how can reverse mortgage pros respond?

Apr 14, 2026 · 8:02 PM Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Retirement planning has long required navigating many financial risks — from outliving savings to market volatility and rising health care costs. But new…

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Veterans United seeks dismissal of VA impersonation, steering lawsuit

Apr 14, 2026 · 5:57 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Veterans United Home Loans , owned by Mortgage Research Center, filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that accuses the lender of falsely…

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Broeksmit outlines next steps as MBA ramps up advocacy efforts

Apr 14, 2026 · 5:41 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), called on industry members to intensify advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill,…

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As Compass grows, scrutiny builds over private listings and double-ending

Apr 14, 2026 · 5:16 PM Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Compass is rapidly increasing its residential real estate market share in several large U.S. metros, raising questions about market dominance, double-ending…

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