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Douglas Elliman opts into Tuccori homebuyer commission suit settlement

Apr 10, 2026 · 3:36 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Douglas Elliman has joined the growing list of firms settling the homebuyer commission lawsuits via the opt-in settlement in the Tuccori homebuyer…

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CDFIs could draw institutional capital for climate projects

Apr 10, 2026 · 3:26 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

A new report released on April 6 found that community lenders could play a larger role in attracting institutional investment for climate and infrastructure…

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‘An endless battle’: How real estate pros can stay ahead of deepfake fraudsters

Apr 10, 2026 · 3:24 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

A vacant land transaction in Maryland nearly became the latest victim of deepfake fraud last week when artificial intelligence (AI) was used to impersonate…

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Inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as energy leads CPI surge

Apr 10, 2026 · 2:55 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Inflation hit its highest rate in nearly two years, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). According to the…

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Zillow Preview expands as more brokerages seek pre-market exposure

Apr 10, 2026 · 2:01 PM Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Nearly 60 brokerages and franchisors have now joined Zillow Preview , giving agents and sellers a way to publicly market pre‑MLS listings on Zillow and…

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2026 RealTrends Verified: The power players hold — but the real story is who’s gaining ground

Apr 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM Tracey Velt HousingWire

The housing market remains in flux, setting the stage for this year’s RealTrends Verified rankings. Inventory has improved but remains constrained,…

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Human expertise in an AI world: Why partnership still wins

Apr 10, 2026 · 7:35 AM Ryan Ozonian HousingWire

The conversation around artificial intelligence has largely defaulted to one of two extremes: AI as an existential threat to human work, or AI as a magic…

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Virginia YIGBY bill puts Spanberger housing agenda on the line

Apr 9, 2026 · 09:30 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has until Monday to sign or veto legislation that would make her state one of the few that allow faith-based organizations…

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PAM appraisal platform targets AMC fees, seeks to give lenders more control

Apr 9, 2026 · 08:39 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

A new appraisal management platform is aiming to upend the traditional role of appraisal management companies ( AMCs ) by allowing mortgage lenders to…

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Lower’s John Berkowitz on building lead generation certainty with Movoto Advantage

Apr 9, 2026 · 08:19 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

After being acquired by mortgage lender Lower in May 2025, executives at real estate listing portal Movoto said they hoped to use Lower’s network to connect…

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