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State zoning preemption tested as Colorado lot bills fail

May 6, 2026 · 09:24 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

After years of pushing housing affordability reforms, Colorado legislators hit a wall — crashing up against the limits of how much zoning control they could…

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NAR says policies already align with new HUD stance on sharing school, crime data

May 6, 2026 · 09:12 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) says its existing policies already align with new federal guidance allowing agents to discuss neighborhood crime…

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Millrose Properties one-year report card, Q1 2026 earnings

May 6, 2026 · 09:10 PM John McManus HousingWire

A year ago, when Lennar completed the spin-off of Millrose Properties into a standalone, publicly traded REIT, the sheer size, root motivation and the…

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Zillow bets on pre-marketing to unlock new growth

May 6, 2026 · 08:49 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Zillow Group started off 2026 with a strong financial performance in the first quarter of the year, recording an 18% annual increase in revenue to $708…

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Compass International Holdings names president of integrated services

May 6, 2026 · 08:11 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Compass International Holdings has appointed a longtime executive to lead its integrated services division. Cory Perkins will oversee the unit, which…

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How AI accelerates construction draws and cuts review times

May 6, 2026 · 07:35 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Construction project finance plays a crucial, time-sensitive role in residential construction, helping contractors, remodelers, and builders access funding…

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Amended class-action lawsuit accuses Veterans United of ‘bait-and-switch’ tactics

May 6, 2026 · 07:25 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint against Veterans United Home Loans , owned by Mortgage Research Center , adding claims of “bait-and-switch” and…

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Build-to-rent explodes in Atlanta — and agents are taking notice

May 6, 2026 · 06:29 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

No major U.S. metro area has more single-family rental (SFR) homes owned by institutional investors than Atlanta, with current totals sitting at roughly…

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UWM posts Q1 profit, Ishbia slams Two Harbors board in M&A battle

May 6, 2026 · 04:44 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) saw its origination engine cool in the first quarter compared to the previous three months, but the lender held the line on…

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The 10 best real estate marketing companies to boost your business in 2026

May 6, 2026 · 04:30 PM Emile L'Eplattenier, Gina Baker HousingWire

The most successful real estate agents aren’t always the ones with the most experience, but rather those who learn how to leverage real estate marketing…

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