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Data centers’ effect on utility bills — what real estate agents need to know

Aug 21, 2026 · 7:11 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

For real estate professionals, the potential consequence is another variable in the affordability equation

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Ara Hovnanian said it twice, homebuilders really need scale

Aug 21, 2026 · 6:56 PM John McManus HousingWire

Q3 adjusted pretax income missed guidance, the first miss in 23 quarters, underscoring operating leverage

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Does housing have an AI problem?

Aug 21, 2026 · 6:21 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

The Federal Reserve thinks so

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Judge narrows Veterans United suit but lets RESPA claims proceed

Aug 21, 2026 · 5:28 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

State consumer claims are dismissed, but RESPA allegations survive

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The scarcity pitch for private listings leaves out the key condition

Aug 21, 2026 · 5:17 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

Studies show that when buyers cannot see supply or terms, serious bidders may not enter and expected price can fall.

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Antitrust suit claims Compass pullback from StreetEasy raised NYC rents

Aug 21, 2026 · 4:22 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Plaintiffs cite $5,270 monthly rent versus a July 2026 median asking rent of $4,390.

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REMAX cash election proration set for Real merger close Aug. 24

Aug 21, 2026 · 3:09 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Cash electors are expected to get about $4.33 plus 0.3535 shares after the 10-for-1 consolidation.

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reAlpha completes InstaMortgage acquisition for $8.5M

Aug 21, 2026 · 2:20 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Deal closed Aug. 19, adds in house origination, underwriting, and funding across 38 states plus D.C

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CoStar closes $800M Zonda acquisition

Aug 21, 2026 · 2:10 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Zonda will sit in CoStar’s residential segment, which reported $444M Q2 2026 revenue, up 33% year over year.

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Illinois REALTORS targets local barriers to building more housing

Aug 21, 2026 · 2:06 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Active listings fell 64% in 5 years, permits dropped 13%, and prices rose statewide

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