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NAR to sunset governance groups as part of committee overhaul

Apr 1, 2026 · 05:53 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has approved a set of initial governance changes aimed at streamlining its committee structure and reducing…

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Introducing the 2026 HousingWire Rising Stars!

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

HousingWire’s 2026 Rising Stars honor industry leaders age 40 and under who are making an impact across mortgage, real estate and homebuilding. From…

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REVERSE plus adds Smartfi proprietary products to loan analysis tool

Apr 1, 2026 · 04:55 PM Neil Pierson, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

REVERSE plus announced Tuesday that it has integrated proprietary reverse mortgage programs from Smartfi Home Loans into its ANALYZER Pro platform, giving…

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The one daily habit that could put six figures in a real estate pro’s pocket

Apr 1, 2026 · 04:31 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

A lot of real estate agents overcomplicate their business. The answer can be simpler and more lucrative than most realize. Whether you’re a brand-new agent…

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Pocket listings can boost sale prices — but Clear Cooperation may have killed the edge, study finds

Apr 1, 2026 · 04:19 PM Tracey Velt HousingWire

For years, real estate professionals have treated pocket listings as a trade-off: less exposure in exchange for convenience, privacy or control — and often,…

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Shilo AI tool turns agent calls into personalized coaching playbooks

Apr 1, 2026 · 03:37 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Shilo has launched Signals, an AI-powered personality assessment that builds DISC behavioral profiles for real estate agents directly from their call…

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QXO closes on $2.25 billion Kodiak Building Partners deal

Apr 1, 2026 · 03:33 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

On Wednesday, QXO announced that it closed its $2.25 billion acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners, locking in a megadeal that pushes the Brad Jacobs-led…

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eXp, Weichert home seller commission lawsuit settlements approved

Apr 1, 2026 · 03:32 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

After a fierce legal battle the home seller commission lawsuit settlements reached by eXp World Holdings , Mark Spain Real Estate , Weichert of North…

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Opendoor moves into closing and escrow with Doma deal, Fannie Mae partnership

Apr 1, 2026 · 03:30 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Opendoor has agreed to acquire the closing and escrow operations of Doma Holdings , a move that would extend the iBuyer’s reach into refinance closings and…

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FICO tri-merge price jumped 1,500% in four years, CHLA finds

Apr 1, 2026 · 03:13 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The cost of credit scores used in mortgage lending has climbed sharply in recent years, with lenders now paying an average of more than $500 per loan,…

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