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Zillow wants RESPA case tossed for good

Sep 22, 2026 · 2:56 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Portal argues plaintiffs still fail to plead RESPA and WCPA claims after a July dismissal allowed amendment

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Realtors use AI more often, NAR 2026 tech report finds

Sep 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

75% of AI users write listing descriptions with it, and only 12% say they do not use AI and do not plan to

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Relevate launches AIMEE AI assistant for MLSs, associations

Sep 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

New MCP connection supports Claude and ChatGPT, letting authorized users query real-time Relevate data without exports

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MAVERIX adds Kyle Hunter as strategic advisor

Sep 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

MAVERIX advises proptech companies, brokerages and other real estate organizations

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Housing Market Spotlight: Why new listings and pending sales matter before inventory moves

Sep 22, 2026 · 12:32 PM Rachel Bader, HW Data HousingWire

With mortgage rates above 7%, new listings are outpacing pending sales as we watch to see whether housing inventory follows

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Compass launches ‘See It First’ as part of Compass.com redesign

Sep 22, 2026 · 12:15 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Brokerage conglomerate cites 56% year over year Compass.com traffic growth in August 2026 as it launches a national ad push

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Condo approval policies should balance prudent underwriting and affordability

Sep 22, 2026 · 7:59 AM Kelly Welch HousingWire

Industry groups estimate 60% to 80% of condo originations used limited reviews before the Aug. 3 change

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The mortgage industry starts helping borrowers too late

Sep 22, 2026 · 7:00 AM Brian Mix HousingWire

Why lenders need a readiness stage between consumer curiosity and the loan application

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Florida’s new law bars zoning discrimination against factory-built homes

Sep 22, 2026 · 7:00 AM Evan Rosenberg HousingWire

Section 553.385 requires qualifying off-site constructed single-family homes to receive the same local zoning treatment as site-built homes - while…

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Technology is not culture

Sep 22, 2026 · 7:00 AM Richard A. Weidel III HousingWire

How transparency cut non-sales cost per loan while paying originators more

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