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Big banks see mortgage volumes fall as CEOs spar over capital proposals

Apr 14, 2026 · 5:02 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Big banks JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo saw mortgage volumes decrease more than expected in the first quarter of the year despite a regulatory push to make…

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Mortgage rates dip as Middle East ceasefire cools investor fears

Apr 14, 2026 · 4:56 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

The ceasefire in the Middle East that runs until April 22 has temporarily put the brakes on rising mortgage rates, but returning the cost of a home loan…

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NAR and Florida MLS groups dismissed from Zea lawsuit

Apr 14, 2026 · 3:18 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has notched another favorable legal outcome. On Monday, Florida-based U.S. District Court Judge William…

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Self-care plans for real estate agent burnout

Apr 14, 2026 · 3:03 PM Keith Robinson HousingWire

There is a special flavor of exhaustion that only independent contractors know. It is not the regular tired that comes from a long day. It is the deep-space…

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SERHANT. launches in five California luxury markets

Apr 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

SERHANT. is expanding into California, opening across Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco and Tahoe with agents who closed more than $2…

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HousingWire Mortgage Rankings: Which lenders are saturating the market?

Apr 14, 2026 · 2:44 PM Neil Pierson, Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Shant Banosian doesn’t believe that retail mortgage lenders are at a cost disadvantage when pitted head-to-head against wholesale competitors. Banosian ,…

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HousingWire Mortgage Rankings: Which lenders are dominating the market?

Apr 14, 2026 · 2:44 PM Neil Pierson, Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Shant Banosian doesn’t believe that retail mortgage lenders are at a cost disadvantage when pitted head-to-head against wholesale competitors. Banosian ,…

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Optimal Blue reports March 2026 purchase locks jump 38%

Apr 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Mortgage activity remained resilient as purchase demand strengthened, despite interest rates climbing, according to Optimal Blue’s March 2026 Market…

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The myth of the “perfect market” and the cost of waiting

Apr 14, 2026 · 7:58 AM Bobby Bryant HousingWire

If you’re a Realtor or loan officer advising today’s homebuyer, your role has never been more important, or more misunderstood. Many buyers are sitting on…

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The appraisal gap in 2026

Apr 14, 2026 · 7:20 AM Kirill Bensonoff HousingWire

Real estate valuations have customarily leaned heavily on historical data as one of the most important factors used to determine the appraised value of…

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