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Building a better path to homeownership

Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 AM Michele Bodda, Gwendolyn Garnett HousingWire

Survey results show 34% delayed exploring homeownership over credit assumptions, and 52% want rent and utility payments counted

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These cities are labeled the best for retirees. How are their housing markets performing?

Oct 27, 2026 · 10:04 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

HousingWire Data shows that seven of the top 10 markets are at least 10% more affordable than the national average

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Equity Union launches agent healthcare program with Trident BPO

Oct 27, 2026 · 9:01 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

NAR data shows 81% of firms do not offer health insurance to independent contractors or agents

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NAMB’s Michael Farrell on 2027 priorities of mortgage education, advocacy and member benefits

Oct 27, 2026 · 8:46 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Farrell highlights the new MORE education platform, plus policy priorities tied to LLPAs and VA loan funding fees

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Case-Shiller home prices continue to lag inflation in August

Oct 27, 2026 · 8:41 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Home prices gained 2.1% YoY while CPI inflation was 3.4%, and only 2 metros posted monthly gains

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New home sales muddle through ‘choppy and challenging’ market

Oct 27, 2026 · 8:06 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

September new-home price averaged $400,000, and months’ supply inched lower to 8.4 despite weaker buyer traffic

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Why home prices and new home sales aren’t as hot as today’s reports show

Oct 27, 2026 · 7:15 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Case-Shiller rose 2.1% YoY in August, while September new home sales ran 676,000, with builder buydowns still shaping demand

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Op-ed: CAR governance review sparks debate over member access and control

Oct 27, 2026 · 5:32 PM Dmitry Shkipin HousingWire

A town hall drew 1,000-plus attendees as members challenged the mandate and meeting restrictions

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Open Real Estate got the brokers to agree. Now it has to decide who holds the keys

Oct 27, 2026 · 5:24 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

Founders say listings must flow to MLS and portals together, critics want clearer ownership and seller choices

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USDA expands rural home loan pilot with six lenders

Oct 27, 2026 · 5:16 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The program delegates preclosing approval to lenders for rural mortgages backed by USDA’s 90% guarantee

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