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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T21:39:39.88-07:00</lastmod>
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          <news:title>Compass’ chief economist has his eye on the AI housing boom</news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T21:11:13.26-07:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T09:14:12.20-07:00</lastmod>
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          <news:publication_date>2026-07-25T05:00:17.24-07:00</news:publication_date>
          <news:title>CB Warburg moves under Compass banner; Equity Union expands</news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T14:36:07.59-07:00</lastmod>
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          <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T14:36:07.59-07:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T14:19:44.05-07:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T05:00:06.62-07:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T18:00:05.42-07:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T13:49:09.42-07:00</lastmod>
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