CRMLS went on offense against Compass. Will other MLSs follow?
Industry leaders weigh in as CRMLS seeks to stop Compass from challenging MLS rules in court
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June Point Lending expands DSCR loans to California
Wholesale non-QM lender now offers DSCR in 19 states
Infrastructure News Today — October 6, 2026
Valon raises $150M Series D at $2.3B valuation and more — today's infrastructure signal.
Valon raises $150M Series D at $2.3B valuation
The round doubles its prior valuation and brings in new investor Ribbit Capital
Fairway’s Christine Jensen on HECM reform and borrower misconceptions
Jensen offers her thoughts on the 2% upfront mortgage insurance premium, second appraisals and retirement planning use cases
Hex appeal: What whimsigoth means for fall listings
Whimsigoth is the rare viral trend that starts with a house. Here is how agents can use it this October, plus what changed at Google, Instagram and Facebook.
Christie’s International Real Estate SoCal adds $180M in agent production with Pasadena expansion
New team additions posted $180 million in the past 12 months, the RealTrends Verified brokerage reported
What works on social media this quarter: Now Streaming
Learn how to plan your social media content marketing more effectively and make your engagement more impactful.
David Charron: How MLSs can stay relevant before the market moves around them
Exclusive CMLS coverage: Former Bright MLS strategy chief David Charron urged CMLS attendees to cut friction and invest for where the industry will be 18-month
Before your borrower’s AI agent calls mine: Three questions mortgage servicers aren’t asking yet
A framework for disclosure, authentication and ongoing fitness in a world where the caller might not be a person at all
Ivy Zelman warns of overbuilding as household growth slows
Zelman expects about 1 million new households a year in late decade vs 1.8 million earlier, with 1.4 million starts a risk of oversupply
The ‘choice market’ arrives as sellers face growing price pressure
Austin, Houston buyers gain choices as sellers cut prices
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Vishal Garg lays out Better 2.0 plan during shareholder call
Daniel Lewis was removed as interim CEO effective Oct. 5, per an SEC filing
Seniors aren’t keeping up with their credit card debt. Reverse mortgages can help
As credit card and HELOC balances grow, reverse mortgages and their voluntary payment structures should be considered
Timberline Homes buy will push Champion deeper into retail
The Timberline Homes acquisition, Champion Homes' third acquisition since 2025, signals a growing emphasis on direct-to-consumer sales
CRMLS went on offense against Compass. Will other MLSs follow?
Industry leaders weigh in as CRMLS seeks to stop Compass from challenging MLS rules in court
Upstate New York bucking national housing slowdown
Planned tech development is expected to bring even more buyers to upper New York
UWM moves to dual-score model, auto-selects best result
Lender will obtain both FICO and VantageScore on every credit pull
Rocket Mortgage names Nicole Beattie chief servicing officer
Move comes as Rocket’s servicing book tops $2 trillion and 9.1 million loans
ARM reset wave set to crest in 2027, hit pockets of borrowers
ICE and Optimal Blue data point to a manageable wave of ARM adjustments
Will mortgage rates nearing 8% force lenders to make cuts or close their doors?
HousingWire Data shows the 30-year conforming average at 7.63%, up 31 bps in two weeks, while FHA rates rose 59 bps
Cold call cost-per-deal benchmarks are leaving out most of the math
Programs should be evaluated on cost per close, not just salary and dialer fees
Fathom and Bed Bath & Beyond parent scrap merger deal
The companies said in a news release Monday that their respective boards had mutually agreed to terminate the transaction.
Condo prices stall across the US — not just in Florida — analysis shows
Condos are sitting for longer than houses before selling, which wasn't the case before the pandemic. Inman takes a closer look at the data.
