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  "entity": "RentNews",
  "subtitle": "An eCorp Venture",
  "domain": "rentnews.com",
  "vertical": "Real Estate & Property",
  "count": 18,
  "generated_at": "2026-10-12T17:12:59.414Z",
  "articles": [
    {
      "title": "Fathom and Bed Bath & Beyond parent scrap merger deal",
      "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/10/05/bed-bath-beyond-fathom-holdings-merger-real-estate/",
      "summary": "The companies said in a news release Monday that their respective boards had mutually agreed to terminate the transaction.",
      "source": "inman.com",
      "published": "Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:56:40 +0000",
      "image": "https://assets.inman.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design-2026-10-05T114556.948.png"
    },
    {
      "title": "Optimal Blue expands into borrower engagement with Usherpa acquisition",
      "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/optimal-blue-acquires-usherpa/",
      "summary": "Usherpa will be natively integrated into Optimal Blue, the companies say",
      "source": "housingwire.com",
      "published": "Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:12:12 +0000",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Why private homebuilders are getting M&A premiums right now",
      "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/private-builder-ma-premiums/",
      "summary": "Margaret Whelan says five-to-10 years of lots in strong markets can command premium pricing",
      "source": "housingwire.com",
      "published": "Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:09:51 +0000",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Bob Broeksmit says tri-merge ‘won’t be around for long’",
      "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mba-tri-merge-credit-report/",
      "summary": "MBA signals end of tri-merge credit reports as FHFA weighs options",
      "source": "housingwire.com",
      "published": "Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:52:39 +0000",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Why eXp Realty chose Newrez for its next mortgage joint venture",
      "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/exp-newrez-revenos-mortgage/",
      "summary": "Executives said the JV launches in January 2027 and will add eXp branding to Newrez servicing statements",
      "source": "housingwire.com",
      "published": "Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:54:53 +0000",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "MBA, FirstHome IQ partner to launch MBA Homebase",
      "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mba-homebase-loan-officers/",
      "summary": "New platform offers NMLS-approved CE, coaching, and Trust Certification with FirstHome IQ",
      "source": "housingwire.com",
      "published": "Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:15:03 +0000",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Why family-run real estate brokerages will outlast the disruptors",
      "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/multigenerational-real-estate-brokerages/",
      "summary": "Generational leadership as an operating model pairs negotiation skill with digital-first service expectations",
      "source": "housingwire.com",
      "published": "Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:12:02 +0000",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "FirstClose, Cotality form alliance to streamline home equity lending",
      "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/firstclose-cotality-home-equity/",
      "summary": "Single workflow automates ordering and populates borrower and property data across connected LOS systems",
      "source": "housingwire.com",
      "published": "Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:38:29 +0000",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Craig Haskins takes ALTA helm — pushes for title visibility, new leaders",
      "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/craig-haskins-takes-alta-helm-pushes-for-title-visibility-new-leaders/",
      "summary": "Haskins wants the industry to do a better job explaining its value to consumers",
      "source": "housingwire.com",
      "published": "Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Figure’s Michael Tannenbaum on home equity lending to the ‘sandwich generation’",
      "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/sandwich-generation-heloc-borrowers-figure-data/",
      "summary": "More than 500,000 HELOC applications show this group has a high monthly debt load but significant equity to lean on",
      "source": "housingwire.com",
      "published": "Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Prop 45 would reset California housing project approval clock",
      "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/california-prop-45-ceqa-timelines/",
      "summary": "Measure expands beyond housing to water, energy, transit and schools, and sets a 270-day timeline for court challenges",
      "source": "housingwire.com",
      "published": "Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:42:11 +0000",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Condo prices stall across the US — not just in Florida — analysis shows",
      "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/10/05/condo-prices/",
      "summary": "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.",
      "source": "inman.com",
      "published": "Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:31 +0000",
      "image": "https://assets.inman.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/daniel_hero_image-25.png"
    },
    {
      "title": "Hex appeal: What whimsigoth means for fall listings",
      "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/10/05/whimsigoth-real-estate/",
      "summary": "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.",
      "source": "inman.com",
      "published": "Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:30:53 +0000",
      "image": "https://assets.inman.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Hex-appeal-What-whimsigoth-means-for-fall-listings.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "This agent hasn’t self-promoted since 2011. Here’s her secret",
      "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/10/05/how-to-beat-real-estate-call-reluctance/",
      "summary": "On this episode, Erin Bradley breaks down how real estate referrals follow impact, not effort, and shares the mindset shift that ends call reluctance for good.",
      "source": "inman.com",
      "published": "Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:45 +0000",
      "image": "https://assets.inman.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/INTERVIEW-43.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Basis explained: The tax term every listing agent should understand",
      "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/10/05/basis-explained-the-tax-term-every-listing-agent-should-understand/",
      "summary": "Basis is the unglamorous arithmetic that decides how much of your equity you keep when the tax man comes calling, America Foy writes.",
      "source": "inman.com",
      "published": "Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:14 +0000",
      "image": "https://assets.inman.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MURDOCK-1860x1046-2026-09-11T113917.340.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Separation season: The Q4 game plan to set up your best year ever",
      "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/10/04/the-q4-game-plan-for-your-best-year-ever/",
      "summary": "Finish this year strong while building momentum for 2027 with this detailed plan for lead generation and lead nurturing from Jimmy Burgess.",
      "source": "inman.com",
      "published": "Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:21 +0000",
      "image": "https://assets.inman.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/MURDOCK-1860x1046-2026-10-02T105305.410.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "I signed 30 listings this year. Here’s the email I send before I ever walk through the door",
      "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/10/03/listing-appointment-email/",
      "summary": "By reaching out to the homeseller before your listing appointment, Krystopher Benyamein writes, you give them a chance to get to know you and the service you provide.",
      "source": "inman.com",
      "published": "Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:00:08 +0000",
      "image": "https://assets.inman.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/MURDOCK-1860x1046-2026-10-02T100125.781.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Compass’ demand, CRMLS’ rejection — the clash: Top 5",
      "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/10/02/compass-crmls-clash-top-5/",
      "summary": "Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.",
      "source": "inman.com",
      "published": "Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:02:21 +0000",
      "image": "https://assets.inman.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a-1.png"
    }
  ]
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