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Birthright citizenship ruling could boost homebuying confidence

Jul 1, 2026 · 06:35 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision preserving birthright citizenship is unlikely to produce an immediate surge in home sales, but it could bolster something…

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Trust & Will report finds growing demand for adviser-led estate planning

Jul 1, 2026 · 06:30 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

A growing share of Americans now expect financial advisers to handle estate planning, and many would consider switching firms if they do not, according to…

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Is NAR damaging its trust with the membership?

Jul 1, 2026 · 06:06 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

A lawsuit about private listings and NAR’s clear cooperation policy just turned into a fight about harassment victims’ privacy. That turn did not come from…

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Finance of America widens lead as top HECM lender in June

Jul 1, 2026 · 05:43 PM Neil Pierson, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Finance of America (FOA) remained the top Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ) lender in June 2026 as overall direct retail endorsements increased…

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Introducing the 2026 Women of Influence

Jul 1, 2026 · 05:00 PM Lesley Collins HousingWire

HousingWire is proud to recognize the 2026 Women of Influence honorees, celebrating 100 leaders whose expertise, vision and leadership continue to shape the…

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Multiple lawsuits claim Hometap violated TILA in HEI contracts

Jul 1, 2026 · 04:38 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Boston-based home equity investment ( HEI ) provider Hometap is facing multiple lawsuits from customers claiming that the company has violated the Truth in…

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Antinozzi Group returns to Compass in Houston

Jul 1, 2026 · 04:12 PM Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The Houston-based Antinozzi Group has returned to Compass after a stint at REMAX , according to an announcement on Wednesday. In 2025, the team closed 35…

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GSEs release historical FICO 10T data, expand VantageScore 4.0 file

Jul 1, 2026 · 04:10 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Wednesday released historical credit score data for FICO Score 10T and additional data for VantageScore 4.0, giving lenders a…

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Mortgage applications rise as purchase demand offsets refi drop

Jul 1, 2026 · 01:46 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Mortgage applications increased 0.04% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications…

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The ROAD housing bill’s biggest breakthrough isn’t the investor ban. It’s supply.

Jul 1, 2026 · 01:33 PM Tim and Julie Harris HousingWire

Congress is finally treating housing affordability as a production problem rather than simply another demand problem. Much of the attention surrounding the…

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