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Mortgage spreads are the only thing keeping rates under 7%

May 2, 2026 · 09:40 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Mortgage spreads are once again the unsung hero for housing in 2026 because they are the sole reason why mortgage rates have been under 6.65% the entire…

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North Carolina Let Them Build Act targets environmental reviews

May 1, 2026 · 08:56 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

As North Carolina House Democrats take another swing at sweeping housing reform, a Democratic senator is seeking to streamline environmental reviews to…

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With the Hill in limbo on ROAD Act, the toll on BTR projects climbs

May 1, 2026 · 08:33 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Last week, 76 members of Congress, specifically the Real Estate Caucus and the Build America Caucus, signed a bipartisan letter “expressing serious…

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Real estate antitrust and commission lawsuits, week in court update

May 1, 2026 · 07:49 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

It has been a busy week in the courts and HousingWire is here to update you on all of the real estate lawsuit developments. The Compass v. NWMLS battle…

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Clayton CrossMod tests single-section missing middle housing

May 1, 2026 · 07:04 PM John McManus HousingWire

“Try a lot of new things. Keep what works.” This has been an operational mantra at Clayton for more than a decade, inspired by Chairman and CEO Kevin…

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Clayton CrossMod single-section missing middle housing launches

May 1, 2026 · 07:04 PM John McManus HousingWire

“Try a lot of new things. Keep what works.” This has been an operational mantra at Clayton for more than a decade, inspired by Chairman and CEO Kevin…

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Mortgage Rate News

Mortgage Rates End Week on a Calm Note

May 1, 2026 · 05:58 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Low volatility was the most obvious theme for mortgage rates last week. From April 14th through last Friday, the range for a top-tier 30yr fixed rate…

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AD Mortgage broker survey finds rising AI use and training gaps

May 1, 2026 · 05:28 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

AD Mortgage released a new broker technology survey this week, which shows mortgage professionals are increasingly using artificial intelligence and digital…

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Darryl Davis: Why your pricing talk is not landing with real estate sellers anymore

May 1, 2026 · 04:38 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

Here’s a truth that’s going to sting a little: if you’re still walking into listing appointments armed with the same pricing presentation you used in 2021…

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Realty of America expands into Tennessee

May 1, 2026 · 04:29 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Realty of America has expanded into Tennessee with the launch of its first office in the state, marking another step in the company’s national growth…

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