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SERHANT. launches in five California luxury markets

Apr 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

SERHANT. is expanding into California, opening across Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco and Tahoe with agents who closed more than $2…

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HousingWire Mortgage Rankings: Which lenders are saturating the market?

Apr 14, 2026 · 2:44 PM Neil Pierson, Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Shant Banosian doesn’t believe that retail mortgage lenders are at a cost disadvantage when pitted head-to-head against wholesale competitors. Banosian ,…

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HousingWire Mortgage Rankings: Which lenders are dominating the market?

Apr 14, 2026 · 2:44 PM Neil Pierson, Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Shant Banosian doesn’t believe that retail mortgage lenders are at a cost disadvantage when pitted head-to-head against wholesale competitors. Banosian ,…

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Optimal Blue reports March 2026 purchase locks jump 38%

Apr 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Mortgage activity remained resilient as purchase demand strengthened, despite interest rates climbing, according to Optimal Blue’s March 2026 Market…

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The myth of the “perfect market” and the cost of waiting

Apr 14, 2026 · 7:58 AM Bobby Bryant HousingWire

If you’re a Realtor or loan officer advising today’s homebuyer, your role has never been more important, or more misunderstood. Many buyers are sitting on…

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The appraisal gap in 2026

Apr 14, 2026 · 7:20 AM Kirill Bensonoff HousingWire

Real estate valuations have customarily leaned heavily on historical data as one of the most important factors used to determine the appraised value of…

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NYC ultra-luxury market surges amid global unrest

Apr 13, 2026 · 9:00 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

A potent mix of global instability and financial anxiety is supercharging demand for New York City’s priciest homes — even as broader luxury segments…

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Cybercrime against seniors is surging, with $7.75B reportedly lost in 2025

Apr 13, 2026 · 8:18 PM Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Americans ages 60 and older filed 201,266 complaints with the FBI ’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in 2025. And they reported losses totaling $7.75…

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A look at Taylor Morrison’s eye-catching marketing campaign

Apr 13, 2026 · 7:55 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

In an industry that is not known for bold marketing, Taylor Morrison is looking to set itself apart with an out-of-the-box collaboration featuring Liquid…

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New York joins states seeking to regulating private listing networks

Apr 13, 2026 · 7:46 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

New York has joined the growing list of states exploring legislation designed to govern the use of private listing networks for residential real estate…

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