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Down payment assistance availability peaks again, with programs pushing average LTVs down 9%

Oct 22, 2026 · 3:15 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

DPR tracked 2,833 programs, with 2,110 offering down payment and closing cost assistance

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Former REMAX president Nick Bailey joins proptech start up

Oct 22, 2026 · 3:04 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

AuthoritySignal AI analyzes digital signals across markets and specialties

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ServiceLink announces leadership reshuffle for 2027

Oct 22, 2026 · 2:51 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027, with CFO David Holland serving as interim president of originations

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Compass sues former ERA president Alex Vidal over move to REMAX

Oct 22, 2026 · 2:41 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Suit seeks injunction barring Vidal from serving as REMAX president for one year under a 2025 agreement.

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Opendoor names CEO Kaz Nejatian president after Matheson steps down

Oct 22, 2026 · 2:22 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Matheson will stay on as a non-executive advisor through mid-July under a transition agreement

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MLSs sue Compass in proactive move to defend cooperation rules

Oct 22, 2026 · 2:08 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

ARMLS, Bridge, Canopy, REcolorado, Hive, and Doorify seek an injunction over cooperation rules and office exclusives

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How fast you should respond to leads — and why it matters

Oct 22, 2026 · 1:45 PM Gina Baker HousingWire

We all know that responding to leads in a timely manner is necessary, but that leaves a few questions: how fast do I need to respond? Why do I need to…

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Stop staging homes for photos. Start staging them for buyers.

Oct 22, 2026 · 1:15 PM Greg Dallaire HousingWire

Agents can reduce friction by making online marketing align with room size, light and walkability

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Real estate agent trust gap points to commission incentives

Oct 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM Sadie Taylor HousingWire

Gallup ethics ratings fell to 17% in 2025 as lawsuits and studies spotlighted incentive misalignment

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Balance Homes rolls out co-ownership program across 12 states

Oct 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The move doubles Balance Homes' footprint following a relaunch backed by $30 million led by Falco Group

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