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loanDepot expands builder partnership channel with Betenbough joint venture in Texas

Mar 30, 2026 · 3:59 PM Neil Pierson, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

California-based mortgage lender loanDepot has partnered with Betenbough Companies to launch Olive Branch Home Loans , a new mortgage company that will…

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Feeling stuck in a slow market? Harrison Ford’s story offers a reset

Mar 30, 2026 · 3:20 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

What a legend’s 15-year struggle before stardom can teach real estate agents about persisting through the slow years On March 1, 2026, Harrison Ford walked…

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Louisiana judge dismisses antitrust suit over NAR membership rules

Mar 30, 2026 · 2:55 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

A federal judge in Louisiana is the latest judge to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit related to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) three-way membership…

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Realtor.com launches ChatGPT app for home search planning

Mar 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Realtor.com is joining Redfin and Zillow in launching its own app integration with OpenAI ’s ChatGPT . The company announced the launch of the app on…

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C2 Financial’s Shain Urwin on evolving reverse mortgage broker-lender ties

Mar 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Shain Urwin sees a more balanced relationship emerging between reverse mortgage lenders and brokers under new industry agreements — but he says they’re not…

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AI can accelerate real estate transactions — But it can’t replace the professional work that protects property rights

Mar 30, 2026 · 7:44 AM Chris Morton HousingWire

Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every corner of the housing industry. Real estate professionals are using AI tools to streamline workflows,…

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The overlooked notarizations quietly slowing mortgage workflows

Mar 30, 2026 · 7:29 AM Michael Morford HousingWire

Lenders have made meaningful progress in modernizing the closing process. eSignatures, hybrid eClosings, and remote online notarization have reduced…

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Housing demand holds up despite mortgage rates at yearly highs

Mar 28, 2026 · 4:54 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

As shocking as it may seem with all the crazy things that have happened in 2026 — AI labor disruption headlines, epic snowstorms and especially the Iran…

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Florida: In choppy 2026, one state is many homebuilding markets

Mar 27, 2026 · 8:30 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

It may come as a surprise amid the noise, negativity, and volatility in today’s new-home market that Florida remains one of the most dynamic homebuilding…

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DeCaro Auctions expands executive team

Mar 27, 2026 · 7:43 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

DeCaro Auctions has expanded its executive team as the luxury real estate auction firm seeks to grow its international platform. The appointments come after…

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