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Florida’s Live Local turns tables in Hollywood’s 30-story tower fight

Oct 14, 2026 · 11:50 AM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Commissioners voted 6-1 after 12 hours of public input, the county’s next step hinges on a resident lawsuit

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Every servicing exception needs an owner and a clock

Oct 14, 2026 · 7:00 AM Dinesh kumar Ravikumar HousingWire

MBA data shows nonperforming servicing costs $1,573 per loan vs $176, exceptions can push costs higher

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How equity buyouts work in a divorce refinance

Oct 14, 2026 · 7:00 AM Eric Bernstein HousingWire

Appraisal minus mortgage balance sets equity, but the buyout amount hinges on solo borrowing capacity

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Miami’s Little Havana confronts housing density’s double edge

Oct 13, 2026 · 8:26 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Plan would allow up to 150 units per acre and 8-story buildings, while design rules and state review could extend timelines

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Some builders beat an entry-level retreat. Valera eyes an opening

Oct 13, 2026 · 8:07 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

A StoneManor Homes brand extension, Valera Homes will offer Houston-area homes priced from the $270s to the $350s

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HUD eyes 203(k) renovation changes to boost housing supply

Oct 13, 2026 · 7:59 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Recent draw changes and a potential review of consultant requirements signal a refocus on the product

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The MLS was built around sellers. Gitcha wants to change that

Oct 13, 2026 · 7:24 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Founder Dan Cooper said five MLSs have signed on since early 2025, with more partnerships expected after contract reviews

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Ryan Serhant’s AI bet could help agents create more content in less time

Oct 13, 2026 · 7:07 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

@HeySerhant will publish original content daily for the next 12 months

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Optimal Blue data shows non-QM lending, ARM usage is expanding

Oct 13, 2026 · 6:42 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Non-QM represented 12% of production in September as the 30-year conforming rate ended the month at 7.39%

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Existing home sales beat estimates, but don’t reflect recent higher rates

Oct 13, 2026 · 6:20 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

NAR showed sales up 1.5% month over month, but rates have rapidly increased in the last few weeks

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