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Housing Industry News

New homes still cost less than resales in many U.S. markets

Sep 29, 2026 · 8:47 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Zillow reports that new homes in July sold at $205 per square foot, compared with $212 for existing homes

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Housing Industry News

Signature Homes thinks 100-day builds can win in a smaller market

Sep 29, 2026 · 8:32 PM John McManus HousingWire

Builder expects 530 closings and $430 million revenue in 2026, with 304 net orders in the first half

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FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore

Sep 29, 2026 · 8:26 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Change follows lender feedback after VantageScore 4.0 was approved for eligible conventional loans earlier this month

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Mortgage Rate News

Mortgage Rates Rise to 7.58%

Sep 29, 2026 · 8:03 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage rates moved higher again on Tuesday as the bond market continues recalibrating expectations for Fed policy, economic growth, and inflation. The…

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Housing Industry News

NRMLA says it will keep pushing for HECM insurance changes after remarks by Ginnie Mae president

Sep 29, 2026 · 5:27 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

NRMLA President Steve Irwin said the trade group will continue to lobby HUD, FHA on lowering the upfront mortgage insurance premium for federally insured…

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Housing Industry News

Home Prices up 1.9% annually in July — energy, fuel costs loom

Sep 29, 2026 · 4:10 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Seattle recorded the largest annual decline for the second consecutive month

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Housing Industry News

Home prices up 1.9% annually in July — energy, fuel costs loom

Sep 29, 2026 · 4:10 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Seattle recorded the largest annual decline for the second consecutive month

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Housing Industry News

How real estate agents can build business without waiting on rates or inventory

Sep 29, 2026 · 3:37 PM Rainy Hake Austin HousingWire

This checklist prioritizes relationship reactivation, one monthly process improvement and consistent publishing that stays useful instead of promotional

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Housing Industry News

West Capital Lending hires Michael Cecero and 33-person team

Sep 29, 2026 · 3:36 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

The move adds about $325M in annual production and expands the company's presence in Tennessee and Missouri

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Housing Industry News

Valera Homes debuts in Houston with focus on attainable housing

Sep 29, 2026 · 3:35 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Valera Homes, a sister of StoneManor Homes, launches with four communities, targeting first-time, value-conscious buyers

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