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RI housing reform advocates take a 2026 loss and regroup for 2027

Jun 23, 2026 · 2:29 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Rhode Island housing advocates – conceding for the present moment – have already begun recalibrating for next year. Their latest bid for housing reform…

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Pennymac to close Tennessee office, lay off staff

Jun 23, 2026 · 2:23 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Pennymac will close its office in Franklin, Tennessee, and lay off staff within its consumer direct lending operations, citing challenging macroeconomic…

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NAR directors hold 2027 dues at $156, refer ethics standard

Jun 23, 2026 · 1:57 PM Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

National Association of Realtors (NAR) directors voted to keep national dues at $156 per member for 2027, approved a full slate of 2027 leadership and sent…

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SERHANT. expands into Texas with 13 founding agents

Jun 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

SERHANT. has expanded into Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio with 13 founding agents and six independent brokerages that collectively closed nearly…

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Bank of America survey: Majority now say buying a home beats renting

Jun 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

A majority of Americans now believe that buying a home is a better option than renting or moving in with family, signaling a shift in consumer sentiment…

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HUD tests a new Operation Breakthrough for today’s housing crisis

Jun 23, 2026 · 11:48 AM John McManus HousingWire

“Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres.” All Gaul is divided into three parts. Julius Caesar used those words more than 2,000 years ago to begin an account…

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Expect a major shift in credit allocation as a result of lender choice

Jun 23, 2026 · 7:42 AM Clifford Rossi HousingWire

Lender and GSE responses to the “lender choice” credit score selection policy announced last year are likely to have significant impacts on the allocation…

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Will the Fed really hike rates 3 times in 2026, per Bank of America?

Jun 22, 2026 · 8:15 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

First, let me address the main question: Does Bank of America ’s new forecast of three rate hikes before the end of the year make sense? The short answer…

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Fathom agents briefed on Bed Bath & Beyond acquisition plan

Jun 22, 2026 · 8:06 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Fathom Holdings Inc . told its agents that its pending sale to Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is intended to create an “Everything Home Ecosystem” that keeps real…

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Consistency spells top 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings for Gary Mercer Sr.

Jun 22, 2026 · 8:02 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

For Gary Mercer Sr ., achieving high placement on the RealTrends Verified annual rankings is less about chasing a specific number and more about a lifetime…

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