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How to convert renters into buyers in 2026

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Many agents are scrambling to finish 2025 strong, but this simple educational campaign takes little time to prepare and yields year-long referrals, writes broker America Foy. Continue reading →

Dems raise antitrust concerns over Compass-Anywhere merger

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden are asking the DoJ and FTC to “thoroughly investigate” the pending deal, which they claim would “entrench existing antitrust and price manipulation concerns that have been at the center of mounting litigation.” Continue reading →

UWM bets on mortgage servicing with $1.3B Two Harbors acquisition

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The all-stock deal to acquire the parent of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing would nearly double UWM’s servicing portfolio to nearly $400 billion, if it closes as expected in Q2 2026. Continue reading →

This St. Louis suburb is the nation’s most affordable, but with a caveat

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Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies. Continue reading →

The Midwest is best? Why buyers flocked to the Heartland in 2025

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The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow’s rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners’ desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle. Continue reading →

70% of digital transformations fail. The other 30% will redefine us

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Mergers and acquisitions are big business in real estate, and technology plays a critical role, writes contributor Lauren Henss. The real game changer? Whether the organization can handle the merger swiftly. Continue reading →

Inventory tightens up as new listings tank: Redfin

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As Americans become immersed in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and buyer demand softens, homesellers are pulling back from the housing market. Continue reading →

Redfin on 2026: Affordability improves, sales rise only slightly

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Expect a slight increase in sales and the slowest home price growth since 2011, with buyers staying on the sidelines due to concerns about the broader economy, according to Redfin’s economists. Continue reading →

Bayview merger positions Guild Mortgage for refinancing boom

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As a sister company of Lakeview Loan Servicing, Guild would have an edge in contacting borrowers if mortgage rates fall and homeowners rush to refinance. Continue reading →

Zillow reverses course and removes climate data from listings

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The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street’s website. Continue reading →