On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about the Fed’s latest rate hike and why their talking points sound so familiar. HW Media articles related to this episode: Fed delivers another 75 bps rate hike What happens after the Fed’s rate hike? We need higher mortgage rates to cool the housing market Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners ...
Nov 03, 2022•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Editorial Director Tracey Velt about very practical ways agents can connect with potential homebuyers and grow leads through social channels. HW Media articles related to this episode:: Social media reigns supreme for lead generation How I Earned 100k Followers & Other Social Media Lessons 8 Buckets of business every real estate agent must have Florida real estate leader on preparing the brokerage for tomorrow’s market Enjoy the epis...
Nov 02, 2022•23 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, Managing Editor of HW+ and events, about sessions at HousingWire Annual, which are now available on demand. The two discuss the Marketing Leaders Success Summit and the Women of Influence sessions that were part of the event. HW Media articles related to this episode: The Logic of Emotion: How to Make Inaction Impossible 1+1=3 The Marketing Strategy of M&A How I Earned 100k Followers & Other Social Media Lessons The...
Nov 01, 2022•26 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing supply and what we should expect for the rest of this year and into 2023. HW Media articles related to this episode: Pending home sales are down 31% from last year The case for mortgage rates to fall in 2023 Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming acro...
Oct 31, 2022•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Managing Editor James Kleimann to talk about news from the MBA Annual event, including the FHFA’s announcement it is replacing the FICO credit model, and MBA President Bob Broeksmit’s comments on the CFPB. HW Media articles related to this episode: MBA’s Broeksmit takes aim at CFPB FHFA to replace Classic FICO with more inclusive credit model Invitation Homes seeking $1B JV as home prices fall: report Enjoy the episode! HousingWire D...
Oct 28, 2022•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and when we might see them back down in the 5 range. HW Media articles related to this episode: Home price growth slows further in August Housing completions key to lower mortgage rates Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsroom...
Oct 27, 2022•35 min
In today's sponsored episode, HousingWire's Managing Editor of Content Solutions Maleesa Smith sits down with Kim Nichols, the Senior Managing Director of Pennymac TPO. They discuss advice for brokers in today's market and dive into the latest from Pennymac, including their new broker platform, "POWER+" HW Media articles related to this episode: Pennymac unveils a new tech platform for brokers Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Ea...
Oct 26, 2022•23 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, managing editor of HW+ and events, about the Vanguard award winners featured in the October/November magazine. The two also discuss the Vanguard forum at HW Annual and the upcoming Tech100 awards. HW Media articles related to this episode: Here are the 2022 HousingWire Vanguards! Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a...
Oct 25, 2022•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about existing home sales, the honey badger labor market and a possible Fed pivot. HW Media articles related to this episode: The silver lining in the existing home sales report Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Marke...
Oct 24, 2022•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editorial Director Tracey Velt about practical tips for real estate agents to succeed in this market. RealTrends is running a series of stories and podcasts featuring agents, real estate coaches and other industry vets sharing what they’re doing to build community, get leads and close the sale in this environment. HW Media articles related to this episode: 3 tips from Ryan Serhant on tackling a tough market How KW agent Dan Grieb finds...
Oct 21, 2022•24 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase application data, housing starts, mortgage rates and more. HW Media articles related to this episode: Housing completions key to lower mortgage rates Enjoy the episode! Help HWMedia support those affected by hurricane Ian in Florida Our mission at HWMedia is moving markets forward. Natural disasters like Hurricane Ian have an impact on homeowners and housing professionals alike. HW is runnin...
Oct 20, 2022•29 min
On today’s episode, HW+ and Event Director Brena Nath talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about what's going on with homebuilder sentiment, prospective mergers and acquisitions and the upcoming earnings season. HW Media articles related to this episode: “We remember who pays us, and we remember who doesn’t” Enjoy the episode! Help HWMedia support those affected by hurricane Ian in Florida Our mission at HWMedia is moving markets forward. Natural disasters like Hurricane Ian have an impact ...
Oct 19, 2022•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about wire fraud and other cybersecurity threats facing the title industry. HW Media articles related to this episode: 146-year old title industry battles cybercrime threats Enjoy the episode! Help HWMedia support those affected by hurricane Ian in Florida Our mission at HWMedia is moving markets forward. Natural disasters like Hurricane Ian have an impact on homeowners and housing professionals alike. HW is runni...
Oct 18, 2022•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation and what the headline numbers mean for mortgage rates. HW Media articles related to this episode: Will hotter inflation data trigger more rate hikes? The standoff between homebuyers and sellers Enjoy the episode! Help HWMedia support those affected by hurricane Ian in Florida Our mission at HWMedia is moving markets forward. Natural disasters like Hurricane Ian have an impact on homeowners ...
Oct 17, 2022•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how the current mortgage market is giving some people flashbacks to the savings and loan crisis, Fannie Mae’s latest forecast, and the cyber threat facing title companies. HW Media articles related to this episode: Specter of the S&L crisis haunts today’s mortgage market Home sales are going to nosedive in 2023, Fannie Mae says 146-year old title industry battles cybercrime threats Enjoy the epi...
Oct 14, 2022•38 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about the standoff between buyers and sellers and how that’s going to affect home prices this year. HW Media articles related to this episode: The standoff between homebuyers and sellers HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Marke...
Oct 13, 2022•42 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reverse Mortgage Daily Editor Chris Clow about senior housing wealth, reverse mortgage disaster relief and how reverse mortgages fit into Biden’s housing plan. HW Media articles related to this episode: White House touts sale of reverse mortgage properties in housing supply plan What to know about reverse mortgage natural disaster relief Senior housing wealth surpasses $11.5 trillion Enjoy the episode! Help HWMedia support those affect...
Oct 12, 2022•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Editorial Director Tracey Velt to talk about the powerhouse real estate speakers at HW Annual — including Ryan Serhant, Marc King, Nick Bailey, Josh Harley, Rick Haase, Gino Blefari and Tom Ferry — and what we can learn from them about thriving in a down market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Marc King, Nick Bailey and Josh Harley talk differing views on brokerage tech Help HWMedia support those affected by hurricane Ian ...
Oct 11, 2022•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest positive jobs report and what that might push the Federal Reserve to do. HW Media articles related to this episode: With job growth still strong, the Fed beatings will continue HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets ...
Oct 10, 2022•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about falling home prices and which regions are being affected most. The two also discuss the layoffs at loanDepot. HW Media articles related to this episode: Home prices are dropping like it’s 2009 A struggling, shrinking loanDepot hands raises to executives loanDepot suspends 401(k) match for employees while boosting exec pay HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Med...
Oct 07, 2022•28 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what the Fed might do under increasing pressure. The two also talk about the latest job numbers and what’s happening with world economies. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Why the Fed’s housing reset risks a global recession HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming acro...
Oct 06, 2022•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of corporate strategy at Clear Capital, about the 2022 Appraisal Survey from the National Association of Realtors. The survey results showed a large disconnect in how different sectors see appraisal challenges and solutions. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Appraisers voice opinions on AMCs, appraisal delays HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. ...
Oct 05, 2022•38 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Maleesa Smith, HousingWire's managing editor of Content Solutions to talk about tech providers that are helping lenders and real estate agents through this very difficult market. HW Media Articles related to this episode: How local lenders can support homeownership in today’s housing market How mortgage companies can add revenue certainty in uncertain times The easy way to make property listings stand out How to maintain loan quality i...
Oct 04, 2022•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how the Fed continues to talk tough on rates amid significant stress on global markets. HW Media articles related to this episode: Why the Fed’s housing reset risks a global recession Mortgage rates might soar even higher Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories comin...
Oct 03, 2022•38 min
In today's sponsored episode, HousingWire's Managing Editor of Content Solutions Maleesa Smith sits down with Steve Reich, Chief Operations Officer at Finance of America Mortgage, to discuss the role that mortgage professionals play as mortgage advisors to their borrowers, and how today's market impacts the importance of that role. Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast20" for 20% off tickets...
Sep 30, 2022•12 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates, new home sales, Fed actions and how the global economy is affecting the U.S. housing market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Why the Fed’s housing reset risks a global recession New home sales are up 28% — but don’t believe the hype Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast...
Sep 29, 2022•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about home prices, homebuilders, single-family home rentals and more. HW Media articles related to this episode: New home sales rebound but homebuilders aren't smiling Home-price growth slowed further in July Realtor confidence plunges as buyers back out of deals Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast2...
Sep 28, 2022•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, Director Of HW+ & Events, about how to use HousingWire Annual to connect and build a community during this down market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Meet the HousingWire Annual Welcome Committee: Haley Parker Two HW Annual sessions that can help you navigate a recession Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "po...
Sep 27, 2022•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike and what it means for U.S. housing and the global economy. HW Media articles related to this episode: Mortgage rates might soar even higher Fed hikes rates by 75 bps to rein in still-hot inflation Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code " podcast20" for 20% off tickets...
Sep 26, 2022•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how loan officers, iBuyers and power buyers are adapting to this market. HW Media articles related to this episode: How LOs are dealing with a mortgage rate lockdown “Power buyers” are forced to adapt in a slumping housing market Zillow pilots new cash-backed offers a program Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and...
Sep 23, 2022•38 min