So far, 2026 job growth is better than 2025
March payrolls rose 178,000 and unemployment held at 4.3%, supporting a Fed on hold amid elevated inflation and Iran conflict risk.
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NYC builds taller housing again, as state, city law reset the stage
New York City is increasing housing density, though much of the early progress stems from state law changes and rezonings that predate Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration. Those moves are now starting to show up in steel and concrete, even as Mamdani advances his own housing agenda. The clearest example is in Midtown South. City officials […]
Northwest MLS accuses Compass of deceptive ‘pocket listing’ scheme in counterclaim
Northwest MLS filed federal counterclaims accusing Compass’ pocket listing strategy of violating Washington consumer law and harming buyers and sellers.
NRMLA webinar to cover reverse servicing and maturity events
An upcoming NRMLA webinar will dive into reverse mortgage servicing, set-asides, and due-and-payable options, including nonrecourse rules.
Better bets on ChatGPT as the new front door for origination
Better says Tinman makes underwriting accessible through ChatGPT, shifting decisions from LOS workflows into an AI layer for lenders.
Join the most powerful room in housing at The Gathering April 27-30
HousingWire’s The Gathering 2026 will run April 27-30 in Austin, bringing real estate, mortgage and homebuilding leaders into “the most powerful room in housing.”
PartnerOne finalizes acquisition of Mortgage Cadence
PartnerOne has completed its acquisition of Mortgage Cadence, adding another long-standing mortgage technology platform to the portfolio of the global enterprise software group.
Century 21 Integra expands Chicago presence with acquisition
With the acquisition, Century 21 Integra now operates Illinois offices in Schaumburg, Naperville and McHenry.
What Washington state agents are seeing with new ‘millionaires tax’
The law imposes a 9.9% tax on annual income above $1 million, with implementation expected in 2028 pending legal challenges.
Lower launches Movoto Advantage for solo real estate agents
Lower rolled out Movoto Advantage, a subscription program with about 200 agents, routing live consumer transfers to one vetted agent per market.