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LoanCare names Amy Jones chief information officer

Sep 22, 2026 · 5:15 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Jones previously led customer technology and experience at Wellmark, and held servicing tech leadership roles at Wells Fargo

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Higher mortgage rates are expected to lead to fewer originations through 2027

Sep 22, 2026 · 5:11 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

With 30-year conforming rates reaching 7.32% this week, MBA has penciled in two more Fed hikes in the next 12 months

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Real estate cold calling is screened, not dead

Sep 22, 2026 · 4:55 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

Davis says agents should follow broker policy, read Do Not Call rules precisely and use a voicemail plus text sequence to lift replies

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Feedback still open for updates to FHA minimum property requirements

Sep 22, 2026 · 4:33 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

All feedback must be submitted to the FHA by Nov. 6

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Mainstreet Realtors partners with Gitcha on buyer listing service

Sep 22, 2026 · 4:14 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Gitcha BLS will roll into MyMainstreet for more than 18,000 members across suburban Chicagoland

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Homebuilders cannot control the 5 Ls, they can control this instead

Sep 22, 2026 · 3:54 PM John McManus HousingWire

Customer centricity expands beyond buyers to labor, trades, land sellers, suppliers, local officials, and capital providers

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Housing Industry News

Top Producer review: Features, pricing & alternatives

Sep 22, 2026 · 3:21 PM Sara Stover HousingWire

How Top Producer’s real estate CRM, lead generation, nurturing, marketing & predictive analytics tools can help grow your business.

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Real estate prospecting: 18 proven strategies to supercharge your business

Sep 22, 2026 · 3:18 PM Ashley Harwood, Emile L'Eplattenier HousingWire

Generate new clients and grow your business exponentially using these proven, proactive prospecting ideas

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8 ways to expand your sphere of influence in real estate in 2026

Sep 22, 2026 · 3:10 PM Kayla Lee, Gina Baker HousingWire

Kayla Lee is an agent with SERHANT. in New York City. She shares her tips for building your sphere of influence in real estate.

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Housing Industry News

Zillow wants RESPA case tossed for good

Sep 22, 2026 · 2:56 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Portal argues plaintiffs still fail to plead RESPA and WCPA claims after a July dismissal allowed amendment

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