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CoStar Group, Homes.com surge in Q1 — CEO welcomes end of activist ‘distraction’

Apr 29, 2026 · 8:37 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

CoStar Group delivered its 60th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth in the first three months of 2026, posting results at the high end of…

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Mortgage Rates Surge Higher as US Considers a Longer Blockade

Apr 29, 2026 · 8:09 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage rates jumped higher today at the fastest pace in weeks to the highest levels since March 30th. There were two key motivations for the increase, but…

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Figure’s Michael Tannenbaum warns rush to adopt AI could accelerate poor mortgage processes

Apr 29, 2026 · 7:43 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The mortgage industry’s rush toward the adoption and use of artificial intelligence could risk the acceleration of inefficient processes unless lenders…

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Nykia Wright outlines NAR transparency and antitrust reset

Apr 29, 2026 · 7:24 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

When Nykia Wright was named permanent CEO of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in August 2024 , she was tasked with righting a ship, which in her…

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HUD proposes rollback of equal access rule protections

Apr 29, 2026 · 7:22 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) has proposed rolling back protections for gender identity and sexual orientation in nearly 50…

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Everything we know about Real’s REMAX acquisition and the shift to tech-driven consolidation

Apr 29, 2026 · 7:17 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

The planned acquisition of REMAX Holdings by The Real Brokerage is set to reshape the residential real estate landscape, combining a fast-growing,…

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ICE’s Courtenay Dunn outlines deregulatory housing priorities

Apr 29, 2026 · 6:33 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Trump administration officials and housing industry leaders are pushing a deregulatory agenda that’s focused on reducing costs, modernizing financial…

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Fed holds rates in Powell’s final meeting as chair

Apr 29, 2026 · 6:05 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive pause. With…

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Illinois Realtors partners with MRED for MLS access

Apr 29, 2026 · 5:26 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Illinois Realtors members can now gain access to Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). The Realtor association serving the Prairie State exclusively told…

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Could REMAX headquarters relocate to Florida after Real acquisition?

Apr 29, 2026 · 5:22 PM Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

REMAX Holdings headquarters could shift from Colorado to Florida under an $880 million acquisition by The Real Brokerage announced Monday. The companies are…

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