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Powell is done. Will Warsh help with mortgage rates?

Apr 24, 2026 · 6:56 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Jerome Powell’s tenure as Federal Reserve chair is coming to an end as the Department of Justice (DOJ) has ended its investigation of alleged cost overruns…

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Coldwell Banker: ‘Life doesn’t stop’ as comeback buyers return

Apr 24, 2026 · 6:46 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

More than three years after mortgage rates began their climb from historic lows, a subtle but significant housing market shift is underway. Homeowners are…

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Freddie Mac securitizes first wave of VantageScore 4.0 mortgages through Newrez

Apr 24, 2026 · 6:13 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Newrez originated roughly $10 million in mortgages scored with VantageScore 4.0 that Freddie Mac has now securitized, the company announced Friday. The move…

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Freddie Mac securitizes first wave of Newrez mortgages with VantageScore 4.0

Apr 24, 2026 · 6:13 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Newrez originated roughly $10 million in mortgages scored with VantageScore 4.0 that Freddie Mac has now securitized, the company announced Friday. The move…

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Did HUD, FHFA push homebuying into a new era with credit score advancements?

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:47 PM Jennifer McGuinness HousingWire

This week, federal housing leaders Scott Turner and Bill Pulte held a joint press conference where they announced the rollout of new credit score models…

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Bess Freedman: It’s time to call out the facts around private listing networks

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:25 PM Bess Freedman HousingWire

It’s time to call out the narrative around private listings networks. The media seems to regurgitate press release talking points without delving into what…

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States’ deed theft protection measures tracked by new tool

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:15 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

EquityProtect has launched the EquityProtect Property Protection Scorecard, a quarterly report tracking deed theft and property title fraud legislation…

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How top agents set the tone in the first 15 minutes

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:10 PM Juliet Clapp HousingWire

Most agents prepare for a client meeting by thinking about what they are going to say. The best agents prepare by thinking about how they are going to…

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Brands by Integra enters Arizona through partnership with Phoenix brokerage CITIEA

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:04 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Brands by Integra has entered the Arizona market through a partnership with Phoenix-based brokerage CITIEA , establishing a platform the company says will…

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Citizens: Homeowners shift toward a ‘stay and upgrade’ mindset

Apr 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The lock-in effect is persisting as mortgage rates stay above 6% , leading homeowners to increasingly opt to stay put and invest in renovations rather than…

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