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Modular housing fails to scale. Will policy reforms alter that?

Aug 31, 2026 · 9:15 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Modular construction has failed to gain market share despite high-profile initiatives. Will federal policy reforms catalyze business mojo?

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How long can mortgage rates stay below 7%?

Aug 31, 2026 · 9:14 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Rates are already at yearly highs and 3 key factors are in play this week

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A raft of California housing bills heads to Newsom; here’s what’s new

Aug 31, 2026 · 8:46 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Measures span ADU fees, permitting timelines, infill townhomes, high-rise zoning near transit, and look to alleviate entitlement risk

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Jamie Cavanaugh to lead Broker Action Coalition as CEO

Aug 31, 2026 · 8:37 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Brendan McKay remains president while outgoing executive director Rachel Clark is credited with building the group’s current foundation

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Closings per market shows why some builders scale faster

Aug 31, 2026 · 8:27 PM Scott Finfer HousingWire

Data suggests local density and differentiation, not market count alone, shape operating leverage and capital allocation

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Compass settles NWMLS lawsuit on coming soon listings

Aug 31, 2026 · 8:22 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

First Look launches Sept. 4, 2026, with 21 days allowed and no public days on market or price history.

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Mortgage Rate News

Highest Mortgage Rates in Over a Year, But Just Barely

Aug 31, 2026 · 8:02 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Bonds lost ground today, largely due to mechanical, month-end trading (i.e. not due to economic data, inflation, or news headlines). When bonds lose ground,…

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Housing Industry News

Financial pressures are threatening middle-class retirement

Aug 31, 2026 · 7:59 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Transamerica study found that 72% of respondents have taken action in response to financial strain

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MILLION Luxury bets on AI to compete with mega brokerages

Aug 31, 2026 · 7:42 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

CEO Andrés Muñoz says AI is built into marketing, CRM, lead follow up and back office workflows.

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Housing Industry News

OneKey MLS CEO: ‘MLS can’t take its value for granted’

Aug 31, 2026 · 7:33 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

OneKey recently made Ocusell's listing management technology available to its agents

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