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Internal AI ecosystem a big win for independent Arizona brokerage

Oct 22, 2026 · 9:01 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

The brokerage also created a consumer-direct mortgage tool

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The 10-year yield is under 5%. Are sub-7% mortgage rates next?

Oct 22, 2026 · 9:00 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Thursday was a wild day, and there was some short covering in bonds

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Nationwide Equities president Glenn Wallace retires after 50 years

Oct 22, 2026 · 8:29 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

General counsel Philip Parziale will take over as president while keeping his legal role

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Treasury blueprints carve-outs from ROAD’s Wall Street BTR ban

Oct 22, 2026 · 8:16 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

The proposal calls for an 18-month window for institutional investors to buy newly built BTR communities

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Why mortgage leaders are betting on home equity through 2027

Oct 22, 2026 · 8:14 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Executives cited $35 trillion in accumulated equity and the potential for $150 billion in 2026 originations as second liens gain attention

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Most agents say CMAs will become more relevant, despite AI growth

Oct 22, 2026 · 7:26 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Nearly 90% of respondents said CMAs will become more relevant in the future

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Mortgage executives on the importance of cost-effective labor, borrower retention amid high rates

Oct 22, 2026 · 7:15 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

At MBA Annual, leaders discussed labor automation and client recapture as a path forward during the down cycle

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Sotheby’s International Realty names Mark McLaughlin CEO, Philip White transitions to executive chairman

Oct 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Leadership change takes effect Nov. 1, with White shifting to executive chairman after 40-plus years with the brand

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The luxury premium isn’t the house anymore. It’s everything around it.

Oct 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM Lindsey Harn HousingWire

Remote work and limited coastal, agricultural supply are pushing premiums toward vineyards, views, and distance from neighbors

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Sex trafficking lawsuit against eXp agents settles midtrial

Oct 22, 2026 · 3:49 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Plaintiff filed a notice of settlement in federal court in Los Angeles, terms are confidential

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