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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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Why more real estate agents are getting their mortgage loan originator license

Sep 22, 2026 · 6:34 PM Michael Read HousingWire

A December 2022 FHA letter and higher-rate friction pushed renewed focus on dual licensing and end-to-end deal control

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Massachusetts ballot puts lot density up for a vote of the people

Sep 22, 2026 · 6:25 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

The state is the first to put minimum lot sizes on the ballot, with a Nov. 3 vote on a 5,000 square foot cap

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New American Funding promotes Stacy Chevalier to Northwest regional VP

Sep 22, 2026 · 5:25 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The lender said Chevalier will build teams and branches across five Northwest states

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LoanCare names Amy Jones chief information officer

Sep 22, 2026 · 5:15 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Jones previously led customer technology and experience at Wellmark, and held servicing tech leadership roles at Wells Fargo

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Higher mortgage rates are expected to lead to fewer originations through 2027

Sep 22, 2026 · 5:11 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

With 30-year conforming rates reaching 7.32% this week, MBA has penciled in two more Fed hikes in the next 12 months

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