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What if the housing shortage era is ending for some metros?

Apr 27, 2026 · 5:46 PM Scott Cox HousingWire

The Changing Landscape “This is not a forecast. A forecast is a prediction, the validity of which my ego and I are professionally responsible for. What I…

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‘Off to the races’: Real, REMAX CEOs on tech and culture after acquisition

Apr 27, 2026 · 4:37 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Just after announcing an $880 million acquisition of REMAX Holdings , Tamir Poleg, CEO of The Real Brokerage , described the deal as historic for the real…

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NEXA Lending denies loanDepot trade secrets lawsuit

Apr 27, 2026 · 4:23 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

NEXA Lending CEO Mike Kortas is dismissing claims that the company misappropriated trade secrets and confidential customer data after being sued by rival…

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LA wildfire recovery aftermath draws Trump scrutiny

Apr 27, 2026 · 3:36 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Donald Trump said last week that his administration will examine how banks are treating homeowners affected by the last year’s Los Angeles wildfires ,…

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NEXA Lending hires Christopher Griffith to grow VA lending

Apr 27, 2026 · 2:41 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

NEXA Lending announced on Monday that it has hired Christopher Griffith as the company looks to expand its focus on VA lending and loan officer development.…

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Ginnie Mae temporarily excludes FHA trial plans from delinquency ratios

Apr 27, 2026 · 2:14 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Ginnie Mae will temporarily exclude loans in Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Trial Payment Plans (TPPs) from issuer delinquency calculations,…

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Exclusive: Mike Fawaz launches broker platform with UWM as first lender partner

Apr 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Former Rocket Pro executive Mike Fawaz, who left the company in February, is launching a new broker platform in May, and he’s partnering with a previous…

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Real to acquire REMAX in $880M deal, forming Real REMAX Group

Apr 27, 2026 · 11:45 AM Tracey Velt, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The Real Brokerage Inc. has agreed to acquire REMAX Holdings Inc. in a transaction valuing the franchisor at about $880 million, a deal that would combine…

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Jesse Allen on executing Rate’s reverse mortgage strategic blueprint

Apr 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM Neil Pierson HousingWire

When Jesse Allen arrived at Rate in late 2024 to lead its reverse mortgage division, he was immediately tasked with continuing the growth trajectory for the…

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Rethinking fire-resistant construction: How fire-retardant OSB is reshaping building materials innovation

Apr 27, 2026 · 8:00 AM LP Building Solutions HousingWire

Oriented strand board (OSB) has been a trusted staple in construction for decades. Builders have relied on its consistency, familiarity and structural…

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