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Housing Industry News

Optimal Blue reports March 2026 purchase locks jump 38%

Apr 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Mortgage activity remained resilient as purchase demand strengthened, despite interest rates climbing, according to Optimal Blue’s March 2026 Market…

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The myth of the “perfect market” and the cost of waiting

Apr 14, 2026 · 7:58 AM Bobby Bryant HousingWire

If you’re a Realtor or loan officer advising today’s homebuyer, your role has never been more important, or more misunderstood. Many buyers are sitting on…

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Housing Industry News

The appraisal gap in 2026

Apr 14, 2026 · 7:20 AM Kirill Bensonoff HousingWire

Real estate valuations have customarily leaned heavily on historical data as one of the most important factors used to determine the appraised value of…

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NYC ultra-luxury market surges amid global unrest

Apr 13, 2026 · 9:00 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

A potent mix of global instability and financial anxiety is supercharging demand for New York City’s priciest homes — even as broader luxury segments…

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Cybercrime against seniors is surging, with $7.75B reportedly lost in 2025

Apr 13, 2026 · 8:18 PM Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Americans ages 60 and older filed 201,266 complaints with the FBI ’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in 2025. And they reported losses totaling $7.75…

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Housing Industry News

A look at Taylor Morrison’s eye-catching marketing campaign

Apr 13, 2026 · 7:55 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

In an industry that is not known for bold marketing, Taylor Morrison is looking to set itself apart with an out-of-the-box collaboration featuring Liquid…

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New York joins states seeking to regulating private listing networks

Apr 13, 2026 · 7:46 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

New York has joined the growing list of states exploring legislation designed to govern the use of private listing networks for residential real estate…

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New York joins states seeking to regulate private listing networks

Apr 13, 2026 · 7:46 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

New York has joined the growing list of states exploring legislation designed to govern the use of private listing networks for residential real estate…

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Mortgage Rate News

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Over The Weekend

Apr 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage rates are based on movement in the bond market and although bonds experienced some volatility in response to Iran war news over the weekend, they…

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Housing Industry News

Georgia LIHTC credit match stays in place for now

Apr 13, 2026 · 7:27 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Georgia lawmakers left the state’s main construction incentive for affordable housing untouched this year. And they offered no new relief from rising…

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