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An MLS uprising: Is the idea of a MLS federation gaining ground?

Sep 9, 2026 · 02:42 PM Craig Rowe HousingWire

Executives warn that a single national input standard could dilute hyperlocal context even as they seek shared infrastructure

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Offerpad names Benjamin Graboske to board

Sep 9, 2026 · 02:11 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The 25-year data and analytics leader previously held roles at Black Knight, ICE, and Definitive Healthcare

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Mortgage applications slip again as rates reach 6.85%

Sep 9, 2026 · 02:08 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

MBA data shows refis fell 6% week over week, while ARM share rose to 8.5%

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Bright MLS to launch AI Academy by end of 2026

Sep 9, 2026 · 02:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Cypher Learning will power role-based courses, webinars, and AI-assisted search tied to Bright products and workflows.

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NAR: Data centers’ housing impact anything but uniform

Sep 9, 2026 · 02:00 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Loudoun County, Virginia, leads the nation with 213 data center facilities

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Who’s running Real REMAX? The new leadership team takes shape

Sep 9, 2026 · 01:47 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

The company lists Ravi Jani, Pritesh Damani, Alix Lumpkin, Abigail Lee and Amy Somerville in a late-month SEC filing

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The 10-K warranty line item that challenges builder scale claims

Sep 9, 2026 · 01:39 PM Scott Finfer HousingWire

Warranty accruals ranged from about $384 to $3,808 per home across 10 major builders

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Superus Careers partners with HEXA Ventures on $1M mortgage recruiting tech initiative

Sep 9, 2026 · 01:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The $1 million commitment is a line of credit from HEXA for Superus to fund tech development

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The Agency expands into Rhode Island

Sep 9, 2026 · 01:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The Agency opened 27 new offices in 2025 and now has more than 190 offices across 17 countries

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Florida continues to dominate the list of top retirement destinations

Sep 8, 2026 · 09:04 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Orlando's No. 1 position is driven by exceptional tax friendliness

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