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May 2026

“Humans over houses”: Charis Moreno on why industry noise shouldn’t distract agents from what matters

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As part of HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and insights continue to influence the industry. This series offers a closer look at the experiences and decisions that have shaped their paths. HousingWire spoke with Charis Moreno, Chief Revenue Officer at NextHome, about leadership, industry change and staying […]

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The return of ‘legacy gold’: CENTURY 21 Real Estate embraces its iconic past while betting on Compass tech

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For decades, the iconic gold blazer was synonymous with the CENTURY 21 Real Estate brand. From appearances in television shows like Gilmore Girls to movies like WarGames and the 1984 Ghostbusters film, the gold blazer was a hallmark of the real estate industry and a marketing calling card for real life CENTURY 21 agents, helping

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Lenders wrestle with the nuances of modern credit score pricing

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Mortgage lenders are currently wrestling with a high-stakes puzzle: how to accurately compare the new credit score models hitting the market. The differences are significant and carry major implications for risk assessment, loan pricing and secondary market returns. In late April, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) rolled out a program allowing the exclusive use

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Illinois creates regulatory framework for home equity investments

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Regulators in Illinois have approved what a group of home equity investment (HEI) providers calls the most comprehensive state regulatory framework to date for shared equity products, a fast-growing alternative to traditional home equity loans and reverse mortgages. The rule was adopted under the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)’s mortgage licensing regulations.

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MortgageOne TPO integrates with ARIVE, launches Pathway CDFI

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MortgageOne TPO, a wholesale mortgage lender and Department of the Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has integrated with the ARIVE platform and launched Pathway, a flagship CDFI loan program aimed at borrowers underserved by traditional mortgage guidelines, the company announced. The dual rollout is being led by MortgageOne TPO managing directors Rich Phillips and

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House passes their version of housing legislation, 396 to 13

Community banking, Deposits, Housing, Politics and policy, Regulation and compliance /

Key insight: A retooled version of housing legislation passed the lower chamber by a wide bipartisan margin, including with active support from many Democrats for community bank measures.  What’s at stake: As the bill goes back to the Senate, institutional investor and community bank measures are still in play.  Forward look: The Senate can choose

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FHA servicers brace for slow, steady delinquency climb

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The increased workload from recent changes in Federal Housing Administration-backed loan servicing means any future strategy to counter today’s rising numbers must include engagement to change borrowers’ mindset, mortgage leaders say. Processing Content Years of relief measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning with automatic forbearance following any stated financial hardship, created a change in

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Fewer sellers cutting prices as spring buyers return

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As buyers return to the market this spring, the percentage of home sellers cutting their asking price is falling and home prices are rising, according to a Redfin report. Processing Content Just over 35% of sellers in the United States decreased their asking price in April, down from 35.6% in March on a seasonally-adjusted basis

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Redwood Trust adds debt to fund growth in mortgage channels

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Redwood Trust has priced a $125 million debt offering, with some of the proceeds going to fund its three mortgage banking platforms, the company said. Processing Content The 9.75% senior notes due 2031 will be traded on the New York Stock Exchange, if approved, starting 30 days after issuance. The deal is expected to close

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