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AI anxiety in real estate follows a familiar technology cycle

Sep 30, 2026 · 2:36 PM Tim and Julie Harris HousingWire

Agents should separate automated tasks from work that requires human judgment

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Mortgage applications fall 6% as rates hit highest level in three years

Sep 30, 2026 · 1:25 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Refinance activity fell 9% week over week and was 56% lower than a year ago

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ICE launches residential whole loan evaluations service

Sep 30, 2026 · 12:30 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

New model-driven evaluations cover QM, non-QM and specialty loans, delivered daily or monthly via ICE Data API

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Judge orders NYC to withdraw pied-à-terre surcharge notices

Sep 30, 2026 · 11:44 AM Richard Lawson HousingWire

The ruling targets NYC enforcement; a separate Suffolk County litigation by wealthy Florida residents challenges a New York State law authorizing the surcharge

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Austin Moyer moves Rochester team to Engel & Völkers

Sep 30, 2026 · 9:27 AM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

RealTrends Verified shows 34 sides and $8.44M volume in 2025 for the Greater Rochester-based Moyer

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The promise and risk of AI in mortgage lending and secondary markets

Sep 30, 2026 · 7:30 AM HW Media Content Studio HousingWire

SitusAMC’s Julia Curran explains why mortgage AI requires rigorous testing, subject-matter expertise and human oversight to deliver efficiency without…

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You may not just have one credit score

Sep 30, 2026 · 7:00 AM Jesse Brewer HousingWire

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now allow VantageScore 4.0 as an alternative to Classic FICO for eligible loans

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The ROAD to Housing Act: The latest milestone in the history of American public housing

Sep 30, 2026 · 7:00 AM Eric Maribojoc HousingWire

With 860,000 public housing units remaining, Congress locks in RAD authorization and extends its reach as investment totals $28.4 billion

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Judge denies Zillow’s motion to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

Sep 30, 2026 · 2:21 AM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Court cites 35%-40% referral fees and claims of 60% audience share in denying Zillow’s motion to dismiss

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Housing Industry News

The ‘choice market’ arrives as sellers face growing price pressure

Sep 29, 2026 · 9:03 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

Austin, Houston buyers gain choices as sellers cut prices

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