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Housing Industry News

Who owns the customer? That depends on whom you ask.

Sep 17, 2026 · 7:00 AM Rick Roque, Jim Deitch HousingWire

With 30-year rates near 7%, retention and permissioned access may decide the next refi wave

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Housing Industry News

The Fed rate-hike cycle has started. What’s next?

Sep 16, 2026 · 11:23 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Key factors for mortgage rates will be the Iran conflict and trade war, not just the economy

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Mortgage Rate News

No, The Fed Didn't Hike Mortgage Rates Today

Sep 16, 2026 · 10:11 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage rates are definitely higher today--the highest since January 13th, 2025. Today's Fed announcement had something to do with that. But while the Fed…

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Housing Industry News

Housing Market Spotlight: The housing market signal to watch as rates top 7%

Sep 16, 2026 · 8:48 PM Rachel Bader, HW Data HousingWire

New listings and pending sales can offer an early look at whether buyer demand is losing ground

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Housing Industry News

What real estate professionals should know about the Fed rate hike

Sep 16, 2026 · 8:42 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Housing professionals said the psychological effect on homebuyers and sellers is immediate

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Housing Industry News

Why more builder discounts are not unlocking new-home demand

Sep 16, 2026 · 7:39 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

In September, two out of three homebuilders used incentives and 38% cut prices by 6% on average

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Housing Industry News

Fed hikes rates, with analysts seeing more tightening ahead

Sep 16, 2026 · 6:01 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Fed raises benchmark rate to 3.75% to 4% range in response to high inflation and solid employment

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Housing Industry News

Student loan match program could add up to $20B annually to retirement accounts

Sep 16, 2026 · 5:06 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

EBRI findings highlight an opportunity for employers and plan sponsors to use student loan matching to close retirement savings gaps

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Housing Industry News

Mainstay acquires Truelist, raises $18M in financing

Sep 16, 2026 · 4:56 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Mainstay became an independent company after being carved out of Opendoor in 2024

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Housing Industry News

Reggora launches HomeInspector.com as free service

Sep 16, 2026 · 4:46 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Inspectors can collect payment before, during or after an inspection

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