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What families miss when planning for aging in place

Sep 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Anthony Zizza, who has spent more than a decade serving seniors in New England, discusses a team approach for positive outcomes

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Housing Industry News

What New York buyers, sellers and boards need to know about the 2026 condo financing overhaul

Sep 21, 2026 · 7:00 AM Julie Teitel HousingWire

Limited review ends Aug. 3, and reserve minimums rise to 15% for applications dated Jan. 4, 2027

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Housing Industry News

How document intelligence is bringing automation across the mortgage lifecycle

Sep 21, 2026 · 7:00 AM HW Media Content Studio HousingWire

Consolidated Analytics’ Lindsley Harris explains how adaptable automation can accelerate the 1003, identify issues earlier and support mortgage workflows…

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Housing Industry News

Is real estate still a viable career in California in 2026? The market data says yes

Sep 21, 2026 · 7:00 AM Colibri Real Estate HousingWire

Median price was $887,680 in July 2026 and the state has about 10,500 fewer licensees year over year

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Housing Industry News

Why default servicing breaks at the handoffs

Sep 21, 2026 · 7:00 AM O.L.A.F. Companies HousingWire

Five default servicing handoffs that cost mortgage investors, servicers and law firms time, visibility and money

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Housing Industry News

Will mortgage rates rise to 8% or drop to 6%?

Sep 19, 2026 · 8:01 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Mortgage spreads, the Iran conflict and the economy are key

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Mortgage Rate News

Mortgage Rates Only Modestly Higher Despite Bond Market Losses

Sep 18, 2026 · 8:26 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

We'd be the first to remind you that mortgage rates are primarily determined by trading levels in the bond market--specifically those for mortgage-backed…

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Housing Industry News

Realtor.com lead dispute heads to closed-door arbitration after appeal fails

Sep 18, 2026 · 8:09 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Appeals court said it lacked jurisdiction because the dismissal was effectively a stay pending arbitration

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Housing Industry News

NIL era brings new wealth — and new buyers — to college housing markets

Sep 18, 2026 · 7:36 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Experts share best practices for helping student-athletes navigate new wealth and homebuying

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Housing Industry News

Lennar defends even-flow, land banking strategy as risks build

Sep 18, 2026 · 6:34 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Miller said nearly 50% of visitors cannot immediately qualify, as CPI ran 3.4% and the Fed lifted rates to 3.75% to 4%

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