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More seniors struggle to age in place as support gaps widen

Sep 10, 2026 · 3:49 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Respondents in states like North Carolina and Nevada indicated elevated demand for financial and housing-related support

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Ocrolus integrates with Freddie Mac AIM Check

Sep 10, 2026 · 3:13 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Lenders can send W-2 and pay stub data to AIM before a full Loan Product Advisor submission

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Private listings change the buyer side of the listing pitch

Sep 10, 2026 · 3:10 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

A proposed script reframes the decision, if some buyers cannot see your home, some homes will not be visible to you next

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Mortgage credit availability fell 1% in August, driven by fewer jumbo offerings

Sep 10, 2026 · 3:03 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

MBA's MCAI fell to a reading of 107.3, jumbo credit dropped 2.5% and government credit was unchanged

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CMLS names Cameron Kinzer director of advocacy

Sep 10, 2026 · 1:58 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

New role focuses on federal, state, and local engagement tied to AI, privacy, antitrust and compensation debates

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Jason Finch named president of Fischer Homes

Sep 10, 2026 · 1:41 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

A 13-year Fischer Homes veteran, Finch will oversee operations across 11 markets spanning seven states

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Lindsay Listanski named CMO at Coldwell Banker Real Estate

Sep 10, 2026 · 1:31 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Move consolidates brand, brokerage, and commercial marketing under 1 leader across company-owned and franchise operations

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Rocket raises conforming loan limit to $845,000

Sep 10, 2026 · 1:29 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Rocket applies the new limit now across retail and broker channels, before FHFA sets official baselines in November

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Real estate customer acquisition cost and cost per lead are diverging

Sep 10, 2026 · 1:20 PM Oleh Odukalets HousingWire

Cost per lead can look fine while customer costs climb

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Dueling lawsuits contest new San Francisco Family Zoning rules

Sep 10, 2026 · 12:18 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Early filings pair the rezoning with AB 1287 and SB 423, while CEQA and pro-housing suits move forward

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