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Open Real Estate gets a boost from independents — and an opening from MLSs

Nov 2, 2026 · 07:00 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Independent firms account for 493 letters, or 59%, the group said on Monday

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Could Social Security turmoil influence senior homeowners and reverse mortgage demand?

Nov 2, 2026 · 06:49 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

Senior homeowners will continue to face long-term budgeting pressures, with implications for the reverse mortgage segment

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Best real estate continuing education schools for license renewal in 2026

Nov 2, 2026 · 05:56 PM Sara Stover, Meghan Thibault HousingWire

Need to renew your real estate license? Use our guide to the best online real estate schools for fulfilling your continuing education requirements in 2024

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eLEND expands credit eligibility for FHA cash-out refis, conventional loans

Nov 2, 2026 · 05:37 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Limited-time CreditEdge locks must be in place by the end of 2026 and require an AUS approval

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Introducing the 2026 Tech Trendsetters

Nov 2, 2026 · 05:00 PM Lesley Collins HousingWire

HousingWire honors 75 leaders turning AI, data and digital innovation into practical solutions for mortgage, real estate and housing.

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Before the price cut: A first-week real estate listing review

Nov 2, 2026 · 03:50 PM Andrew Piane HousingWire

A 3-step checkpoint separates marketing issues, showing friction and true pricing signals.

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Northern California MLSListings joins Compass antitrust fight

Nov 2, 2026 · 03:41 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Amended complaint adds the Northern California MLS, and repeats the request to protect MLS cooperation rules from antitrust claims

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D.R. Horton’s silver-lining playbook for 2027, … with a catch

Nov 2, 2026 · 03:38 PM Dan Oppenheim HousingWire

The No. 1 homebuilder's 2027 plan targets starts restraint and share buybacks, a cue other builders may heed

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Strata Land launches as builders face land-capital squeeze

Nov 2, 2026 · 02:00 PM John McManus HousingWire

Led by ex Landsea Homes president Michael Forsum, Strata launches with about 1,300 lots and backing from Wafra and Hunt

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Longbridge’s Larissa Morrell on the evolution of reverse mortgage products and partnerships

Nov 2, 2026 · 11:00 AM Neil Pierson HousingWire

The company’s new VP of product development talks about proprietary products, home equity investments and potential partnerships

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