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The design-build business model when land is no longer the moat

Sep 23, 2026 · 11:55 AM John McManus HousingWire

Land developer/contributor Scott FInfer argues for a parallel clean tech stack, retail design studios, and engineered financing tied to payment

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UWM sets terms for $400M rights offering with Oaktree, Ishbia backstop

Sep 23, 2026 · 11:35 AM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

The distribution of the rights is expected to begin Oct. 5

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Mortgage demand slips again as rates push past 7%

Sep 23, 2026 · 11:00 AM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

MBA says its refinance index fell 3% and the ARM share rose to 9.8% for the week ending Sept. 18

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Five questions loan officers should ask before preapproving complex income

Sep 23, 2026 · 7:00 AM Case Laviolette HousingWire

A short assumption memo can prevent last-minute income changes at underwriting

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AARP lays out six areas of financial health for retirees

Sep 22, 2026 · 8:04 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Rising prices, Social Security uncertainty and record debt are compounding worries

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Mortgage rates face several hurdles before they can return to 6%

Sep 22, 2026 · 7:15 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Inflation, Fed guidance and spreads all play a role with higher rates, Logan Mohtashami says

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Housing boom expected to follow SpaceX Louisiana arrival

Sep 22, 2026 · 7:14 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Local Realtors say investors are already buying land around the area in anticipation of workers

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Milrose plans $1 billion bond sale to fund homesite growth

Sep 22, 2026 · 6:53 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The land bank lines up $1.5 billion in debt capacity tied to Dream Finders–Beazer land strategy

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Millrose plans $1 billion bond sale to fund homesite growth

Sep 22, 2026 · 6:53 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The land bank lines up $1.5 billion in debt capacity tied to Dream Finders–Beazer land strategy

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NextHome large-office model adds 5 former Keller Williams offices

Sep 22, 2026 · 6:35 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Nearly 400 agents across California joined after the May launch of the 5-year large-office franchise model

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