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Zillow pushes Preferred agent program toward 100% of buyer connections

Nov 4, 2026 · 09:46 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Average monthly unique users fell to 215 million, revenue rose 7% to $724 million, and net loss widened to $158 million

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Bright turns on Ocusell integration so agents enter listings once

Nov 4, 2026 · 09:16 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

OneList validates data against MLS rules and pushes updates into Bright and other MLSs

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What housing market headlines can’t tell your clients

Nov 4, 2026 · 08:56 PM Rachel Bader, HW Data HousingWire

HousingWire Data reveals how shifting inventory, buyer activity and price reductions can help agents guide local buying and selling decisions

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Ballot roulette: Florida voters pick property tax break over local services

Nov 4, 2026 · 08:55 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

The measure passed with 62%, despite estimates of nearly $5 billion in local losses in 2027-28

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LGI Homes Q3 2026 earnings reveal leadership test in downturn

Nov 4, 2026 · 08:14 PM John McManus HousingWire

SG&A ratio improved 180 bps year over year, while backlog fell 47.5% and guidance narrowed to 4,600 to 4,800 closings

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Nationwide Equities debuts ReverseReach tool for mortgage broker lead generation help

Nov 4, 2026 · 07:43 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

Nationwide Equities positions ReverseReach as a business development strategy focused on reengaging existing borrowers

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NAR advances strategic plan with new tools, MLS outreach and housing initiatives

Nov 4, 2026 · 07:27 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

NAR said it's work focused on MLS engagement, executing federal housing law, commercial market intelligence and broker support

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Absolute Home Mortgage targets growth through First Option strategic transaction

Nov 4, 2026 · 07:00 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

First Option executives Alvin Shah and Kurt Nikolai will join Absolute’s ownership group and board, and Shah will become chief strategy officer to lead a…

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The midterms are shaping the housing policy landscape. What real estate pros should watch

Nov 4, 2026 · 06:42 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

NAR tracked 37 House races and 9 Senate contests as states passed bonds and property tax measures

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The morning after the midterms: Why every agent should be on the phone today and what to say

Nov 4, 2026 · 05:41 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

Questions are coming about rates, prices, taxes and timing. Here's how to answer them post election

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