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The Gathering: Jason Mitchell defends referral networks as fees face scrutiny

Apr 29, 2026 · 10:08 AM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Referral networks and the fees associated with them are under fire in the real estate industry, but referrals are how Jason Mitchell built his business. In…

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The Gathering: Sue Yannaccone says scale can be a ‘super power’ as brokerages consolidate

Apr 28, 2026 · 9:26 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

As the real estate brokerage space continues to consolidate, creating large national firms with massive scale, critics have claimed this move will lead to a…

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CrossCountry raises bid for Two Harbors after rival offer from UWM

Apr 28, 2026 · 9:01 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

UWM Holding Corp . may not win the bid to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp ., but an unsolicited proposal for the real estate investment trust just…

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KW’s Sandra Howard: Why tough markets expose weak branding and how to prevent strategic drift

Apr 28, 2026 · 8:34 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Companies that stay grounded in a clear identity are better positioned to make smart decisions than those that chase every new trend, said Keller Williams…

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Bill targets Social Security earnings limits as retirement trends shift

Apr 28, 2026 · 8:33 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

A proposal in Congress to eliminate a rule that reduces Social Security benefits for working retirees comes as more Americans rethink what retirement looks…

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The Gathering 2026: Mortgage execs debate the hidden risks of credit score reform

Apr 28, 2026 · 8:07 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Mortgage industry executives say the shift to new credit score models and lender choice could raise mortgage delinquencies, reshape pricing grids at the…

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Reside outlines growth strategy at first event since acquisition

Apr 28, 2026 · 7:54 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The recent Reside Oceanside Mastermind Conference in Florida marked the first major in-person gathering for the brokerage-agnostic coaching platform since…

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LPT Realty’s Robert Palmer: ‘We run the brokerage like a business instead of as a loss leader’

Apr 28, 2026 · 7:48 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

LPT Realty founder and CEO Robert Palmer took the stage Tuesday at HousingWire’s The Gathering in Austin, Texas — outlining growth strategy built on team…

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Mortgage Rate News

Mortgage Rates Rise to 2-Week Highs

Apr 28, 2026 · 7:32 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage rates moved moderately higher today for the average lender, but not for any exciting reasons. Rather, the change has more to do with timing of the…

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Keller Williams names Christopher Brodhead chief revenue officer

Apr 28, 2026 · 7:28 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Keller Williams Realty has hired Christopher Brodhead as chief revenue officer, a new role that will oversee revenue growth strategy across the real estate…

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