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Introducing the 2026 Tech Trendsetters

Nov 2, 2026 · 05:00 PM Lesley Collins HousingWire

HousingWire honors 75 leaders turning AI, data and digital innovation into practical solutions for mortgage, real estate and housing.

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Before the price cut: A first-week real estate listing review

Nov 2, 2026 · 03:50 PM Andrew Piane HousingWire

A 3-step checkpoint separates marketing issues, showing friction and true pricing signals.

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Northern California MLSListings joins Compass antitrust fight

Nov 2, 2026 · 03:41 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Amended complaint adds the Northern California MLS, and repeats the request to protect MLS cooperation rules from antitrust claims

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D.R. Horton’s silver-lining playbook for 2027, … with a catch

Nov 2, 2026 · 03:38 PM Dan Oppenheim HousingWire

The No. 1 homebuilder's 2027 plan targets starts restraint and share buybacks, a cue other builders may heed

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Strata Land launches as builders face land-capital squeeze

Nov 2, 2026 · 02:00 PM John McManus HousingWire

Led by ex Landsea Homes president Michael Forsum, Strata launches with about 1,300 lots and backing from Wafra and Hunt

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Longbridge’s Larissa Morrell on the evolution of reverse mortgage products and partnerships

Nov 2, 2026 · 11:00 AM Neil Pierson HousingWire

The company’s new VP of product development talks about proprietary products, home equity investments and potential partnerships

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Stop competing on commission splits: Make agent production a recruiting advantage

Nov 2, 2026 · 08:00 AM Dave Carter HousingWire

Use workflow analysis plus automation to prevent lead loss and keep agents consistently nurturing their database

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How metro-level trends create compelling multifamily opportunities

Nov 2, 2026 · 08:00 AM Dan Peltier HousingWire

Arbor and Chandan Economics flag select Carolinas, coastal tech hubs and Midwest metros where supply pressure is easing

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A path to sub-7% mortgage rates is back on the table

Oct 31, 2026 · 8:57 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

As rates have fallen, housing demand has stabilized the last two weeks

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Exclusive: CrossCountry Mortgage demands payment from former LOs, threatens litigation

Oct 31, 2026 · 2:02 AM Neil Pierson HousingWire

Documents obtained by HousingWire point to some $2.3M in refis for two LOs and demand total repayment of more than $17K

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