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Real Brokerage expands in Midwest with Iowa-based The Team

Nov 3, 2026 · 06:47 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Dubuque-based group reports $1.2B volume since 2020, with plans to recruit and enter new markets

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Mortgage rates have a quiet week as markets digest Fed comments, Trump’s directive

Nov 3, 2026 · 06:38 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center shows 30-year fixed rates at 7.38% as 77% of traders price a 25-bps hike by the Fed next month

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Why Offerpad is getting more selective on home buys

Nov 3, 2026 · 05:44 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Q3 2026 transactions rose to 324, but fell 32% from a year earlier as sales cycles lengthened

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RealTrends Verified brokerage ERA Live Moore acquisition and other brokerage moves

Nov 3, 2026 · 05:36 PM Tracey Velt HousingWire

Deals and leadership changes span North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Florida, including ERA Live Moore acquisition and SERHANT. people mover

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The concessions field problem that breaks pay-for-listing data models

Nov 3, 2026 · 05:17 PM Nikola Gojkovic HousingWire

When concessions can be answered without a numeric amount, contribution credits reward volume over evidence

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Newrez names Jay Jones chief servicing officer

Nov 3, 2026 · 04:55 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Jones will oversee the company's servicing portfolio and guide the ValonOS transition targeted for early 2027

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Exclusive: Victor Ciardelli on merger of Rate, Compass JVs into top-10 retail lender

Nov 3, 2026 · 04:37 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Guaranteed Rate Affinity and OriginPoint will combine under the OriginPoint brand

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Compass expands agent benefits with health and retirement support

Nov 3, 2026 · 04:30 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Stride and TouchCare will support ACA plan selection and billing disputes, Morgan Stanley and Vestwell add Solo and team 401(k) options

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EXCLUSIVE: Victor Ciardelli on Rate, Compass JVs merger into top-10 retail lender

Nov 3, 2026 · 04:30 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Guaranteed Rate Affinity and OriginPoint will combine under the OriginPoint brand

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Housing Industry News

Rocket Pro launches broker-built Quick Counter tool in November Power Play

Nov 3, 2026 · 04:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Quick Counter helps brokers counter competing refinance offers during a live borrower call using real-time pricing inputs

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