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Economic activity edges higher amid mixed consumer signals

Sep 3, 2026 · 04:50 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The general outlook for the coming months was positive, but sentiment was mixed across sectors, according to the Fed's Beige Book

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Atlantic Avenue ranks No. 1 as higher rates keep June’s HECM broker activity in check

Sep 3, 2026 · 04:36 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

As broker endorsements remain muted, Longbridge’s Dan Ribler explores the impact from higher rates and federal debt

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Objector petitions for rehearing in NAR settlement appeals

Sep 3, 2026 · 04:16 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Friedman says his REBNY claims are separate and should not be bundled into NAR-related settlement terms.

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NAF lays off 160 employees in consumer direct division

Sep 3, 2026 · 04:08 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Lender said the layoffs were made in response to current mortgage market conditions

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Edina Realty launches AI-powered website

Sep 3, 2026 · 04:01 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Edina Realty has grown into one of the largest real estate companies serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin

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Zillow sued by former employee over discrimination, firing

Sep 3, 2026 · 02:11 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Suit says he was fired on Sept. 9, 2025, the day he returned from FMLA leave after a June job warning.

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Mortgage Nerds moves to NEXA Lending platform

Sep 3, 2026 · 01:57 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The veteran-focused brokerage will remain Mortgage Nerds, while Processing Nerds stays independent and will serve brokers nationwide

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David Jent Realty affiliates with REMAX in Tennessee

Sep 3, 2026 · 01:40 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The 18-agent brokerage operates 2 offices in Lewisburg and Chapel Hill, and will rebrand as REMAX David Jent Realty.

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Sekisui’s Sommers Bend wins top Japanese construction honor

Sep 3, 2026 · 12:19 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Sekisui House’s first U.S. SHAWOOD community recognized for sustainable design and resilience

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Why Reno’s housing market is holding up while Phoenix, Denver and Austin fall

Sep 3, 2026 · 07:00 AM Dylan Milstein HousingWire

Washoe County deeds show a 2.1% YoY gain through July 2026, while Austin is down 5.0% and Denver is down 3.4%

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