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SERHANT. adds Chad Bishop Group in Fort Lauderdale

Sep 4, 2026 · 01:33 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The team brings $600 million in career volume and closed 82 sides in 2025, per RealTrends Verified.

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Authority compounds on LinkedIn. Absence compounds, too.

Sep 4, 2026 · 07:00 AM Stephanie Armstrong HousingWire

Only 1% to 3% of LinkedIn users post regularly, creating low competition for referral-partner attention

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Homebuilder sellers face tougher prices as M&A appetite slows

Sep 3, 2026 · 10:13 PM John McManus HousingWire

Selective acquirers are prioritizing integration and discipline, while smaller builders face margin pressure and tighter credit

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Is NWMLS’ First Look the template for MLS coming soon policies?

Sep 3, 2026 · 09:09 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Compass sued in April 2025 over NWMLS rules, and analysts expect more MLSs to add pre marketing options.

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Is NWMLS’s First Look the template for MLS coming soon policies?

Sep 3, 2026 · 09:09 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Compass sued in April 2025 over NWMLS rules, and analysts expect more MLSs to add pre marketing options.

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The biggest impact of the SpaceX IPO won’t be in Silicon Valley

Sep 3, 2026 · 07:58 PM Lindsey Harn HousingWire

Luxury buyers prioritize privacy, acreage, and optionality and they often pay premiums when scarce properties surface.

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Vishal Garg lays out Better turnaround plan amid battle with board

Sep 3, 2026 · 07:12 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Better’s special committee has called for shareholders to reject Garg’s consent solicitation and support the board’s current strategy

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The missing step in real estate marketing is the reply

Sep 3, 2026 · 06:49 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

Turn one way outreach into a conversation with formats that invite responses.

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Graceful Finance’s ‘Lifestyle Agreement’ targets senior homeowners with reverse mortgage alternative

Sep 3, 2026 · 06:21 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

Founder and CEO Anna Frankowska says the 3-year-old company is looking to address some of the hurdles of other home equity financing options

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Dark Matter Technologies expands leadership team

Sep 3, 2026 · 05:02 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Salvatore Piccola and Gil Valera will report to chief product officer Stephanie Durflinger

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