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DeCaro Auctions launches fractional ownership format

Sep 1, 2026 · 04:43 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The process is available to qualifying residential properties in premier luxury resort and lifestyle markets

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HomeServices’ Chris Kelly says mortgage servicing is real estate’s new lead engine

Sep 1, 2026 · 04:18 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Executives say servicing helps preserve agent relationships and creates recurring touchpoints that can surface refi or move-up intent.

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Building agent confidence one conversation at a time

Sep 1, 2026 · 03:36 PM Gino Caropreso HousingWire

Client check ins and pricing talks show why preparation and curiosity can convert more leads.

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Rocket Pro announces ‘Moving Squad’ initiative at RPX

Sep 1, 2026 · 03:32 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Program targets brokers constrained by UWM’s All-In policy and includes a $10,000 referral bonus through the end of 2026

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Rocket Pro boosts pricing by 60 bps in September ‘Power Play’

Sep 1, 2026 · 03:30 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The updated pricing improves base pricing by 60 bps and removes volume tiers

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Stewart buys ProTitleUSA, DocSolutionUSA to expand title and diligence services

Sep 1, 2026 · 03:27 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Stewart CEO said deal aligns with long-term strategy for centralized title services

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Figure completes Kiavi deal, adds investor loans to blockchain platform

Sep 1, 2026 · 03:13 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Figure finalizes $717 million purchase announced in June, targets $35 trillion home equity market

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POP.STORE, Estate Media partner on AI-powered lead conversion

Sep 1, 2026 · 01:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

For listings, an AI concierge engages every visitor upon arrival, answering questions about the property

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Pre-IPO equity is redefining the qualified borrower

Sep 1, 2026 · 07:00 AM Eric Bernstein HousingWire

Fannie Mae rules can ignore private-company receipt history and require a 200-day trading average after an IPO

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The end of SaaS as we know it in mortgage lending?

Sep 1, 2026 · 07:00 AM Steve Octaviano HousingWire

Agentic workflows shift user interaction from LOS and POS screens to intent-based execution with audit trails

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