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Inflation is rising, but mortgage spreads have kept rates under 7%

May 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

With headline Inflation at 3.8% today, jobs data beating estimates and the ongoing Iranian conflict — rates would be above 7% today if not for improved…

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Zillow alleges MRED, Compass conspired over private listings

May 12, 2026 · 5:16 PM Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Zillow has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass , alleging the Chicagoland MLS and the nation’s largest…

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Leading with purpose: Teresa Palacios Smith on inclusion, opportunity and shaping the future of housing

May 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM Lesley Collins HousingWire

As part of HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and insights…

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After Spirit’s collapse, a broker offers laid-off workers a new takeoff in real estate

May 12, 2026 · 4:59 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

When Ben Schachter, the president and broker of Boca Raton, Fla.-based The Signature Real Estate Companies , heard about the Spirit Airlines shutdown, he…

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Mortgage rates move higher, keeping the spring housing market in a holding pattern

May 12, 2026 · 4:52 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

Economic conditions continue to keep the costs of a home loan higher, with the war in Iran, inflationary concerns and a slow but stabilizing job market…

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CRMLS survey shows broad support for Clear Cooperation

May 12, 2026 · 4:49 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

California Regional MLS (CRMLS) released results from a survey of agents who have sold at least one property since Jan. 1 — showing broad support for the…

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Mortgage credit availability tightened in April, MBA says

May 12, 2026 · 4:46 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Mortgage credit availability decreased in April, breaking a three-month streak of easing standards, according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index…

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ICE Mortgage Monitor shows lower delinquency rate — but FHA stress raises alarms

May 12, 2026 · 4:38 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Mortgage delinquencies eased in March, but higher-severity stress remained elevated, even as U.S. home prices posted their strongest monthly gain in nearly…

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Clear Capital acquires Restb.ai for AI property intelligence

May 12, 2026 · 4:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

National real estate analytics and data solutions company Clear Capital announced on Tuesday its acquisition of Restb.ai , an artificial…

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Real adds Kansas City’s largest independent brokerage

May 12, 2026 · 3:44 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The Real Brokerage announced that Chartwell Realty has joined the company, adding 150 agents and significantly expanding Real’s footprint across the Kansas…

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