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Why default servicing breaks at the handoffs

Sep 21, 2026 · 7:00 AM O.L.A.F. Companies HousingWire

Five default servicing handoffs that cost mortgage investors, servicers and law firms time, visibility and money

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Will mortgage rates rise to 8% or drop to 6%?

Sep 19, 2026 · 8:01 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Mortgage spreads, the Iran conflict and the economy are key

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Realtor.com lead dispute heads to closed-door arbitration after appeal fails

Sep 18, 2026 · 8:09 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Appeals court said it lacked jurisdiction because the dismissal was effectively a stay pending arbitration

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NIL era brings new wealth — and new buyers — to college housing markets

Sep 18, 2026 · 7:36 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Experts share best practices for helping student-athletes navigate new wealth and homebuying

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Lennar defends even-flow, land banking strategy as risks build

Sep 18, 2026 · 6:34 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Miller said nearly 50% of visitors cannot immediately qualify, as CPI ran 3.4% and the Fed lifted rates to 3.75% to 4%

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Hagens Berman seeking plaintiffs for Compass MRED class action

Sep 18, 2026 · 6:11 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

The firm cites claims of 98% market share and points to Compass research showing 4.6% higher sale prices after pre MLS marketing

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Zillow-MRED antitrust battle shifts from courtroom to arbitration

Sep 18, 2026 · 5:41 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Court said evidence did not sufficiently distinguish conspiracy claims from aligned interests pursued independently by MRED and Compass

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Key Mortgage hires Kevin Christopher as SVP of production

Sep 18, 2026 · 4:28 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Christopher ran retail mortgage sales across 17 states at JPMorgan Chase’s central division

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Better board fight escalates as Vishal Garg names 3 director picks

Sep 18, 2026 · 2:39 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Garg moved the written consent deadline to Oct. 2, while Better says he has not produced consents showing majority support

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Better board fight escalates as Vishal Garg selects 3 director candidates

Sep 18, 2026 · 2:39 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Garg moved the written consent deadline to Oct. 2, while Better says he has not produced consents showing majority support

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