On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the CPI inflation data and what it means for mortgage rates. The two also discuss inventory and purchase apps. Related to this episode: Latest inflation data bodes well for mortgage rates Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry...
Jul 13, 2023•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Justin Draplin, the founder and CEO of Eclipse Villages and Eclipse Cottages, about tiny homes and their potential to help solve the housing inventory crisis. Related to this episode: Only in Austin, Texas are home prices sinking Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet in...
Jul 12, 2023•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Alec Hanson, Chief Marketing officer at LoanDepot, about marketing on social channels as well as keeping things positive in this market. Related to this discussion: Alec Hanson named top marketer at loanDepot The Bright Side Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industr...
Jul 11, 2023•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest jobs reports and what they mean for mortgage rates. Related articles: Will labor data send mortgage rates to 8% Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry leaders. Our agenda is power packed with content to propel your ...
Jul 10, 2023•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how the industry is getting creative to find, build, develop and create more housing in the midst of an inventory crisis. Related articles: With low inventory, house hunters are in full safari mode DataDigest: Inventory and the purported 'Airbnb crash' Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, di...
Jul 07, 2023•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing inventory going negative year over year. The two also discuss labor reports and mortgage rates. Related articles: Housing Market Tracker: Inventory is negative YOY Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry leaders. Our ag...
Jul 06, 2023•33 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, senior director of data and content, about takeaways from the Gathering of Eagles real estate conference, including the types of affiliated businesses that are seeing success now, advice on building versus buying tech, the future of teams and more. Related to this episode: Gary Keller discusses the constant of change in real estate Inside the CEO playbooks at Gathering of Eagles HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the epis...
Jul 05, 2023•29 min
On today’s special July 4th episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the American dream and what makes the U.S. housing market unique. The two discuss the federal government’s priority on homeownership, the advantage of the 30-year fixed mortgage loan and favorable demographics. Related to this episode: HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share s...
Jul 04, 2023•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtasahami about jobs, inflation, bond yields, mortgage rates and pending home sales. Related to this episode: New home sales defy recession calls Mortgage rates stay put this week HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet i...
Jul 03, 2023•33 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Chris Clow about the CFPB’s complaint database and why we’re seeing an uptick in the number of complaints about reverse mortgages. The two also discuss how seniors are feeling about their desire to either sell their homes or get a reverse mortgage as we head into a likely recession. Related to this episode: More seniors, concerned about recession, move to sell homes: survey CFPB: A sharp increase for reverse mortgage complaints ...
Jun 30, 2023•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about recent Fed comments, purchase apps, new home sales, home prices and whether we will see more inventory from Airbnb sellers. Related to this episode: New home sales defy recession calls Housing Market Tracker: Inventory gets summer lift HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive ...
Jun 29, 2023•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with David Coleman, president of MISMO, about the evolution of mortgage technology and the potential for data standards to continue to transform the industry. Related to this episode: Connect with David on LinkedIn HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming acro...
Jun 28, 2023•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Anand Srinivasan, climate expert at CoreLogic, to talk about climate risk models and how choosing the wrong one could actually increase a lender’s risk profile. Related to this episode: Slowing single-family rental price growth is approaching pre-pandemic levels CoreLogic's Discovery Platform HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Ea...
Jun 27, 2023•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the existing home sales report and what the data means for the housing market. Related to this episode: The savagely unhealthy housing market is back HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast 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 ar...
Jun 26, 2023•33 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about wholesale lenders and specifically what Phil Shoemaker is building at The Loan Store. Related to this episode: Phil Shoemaker on lessons learned from Homepoint’s demise & The Loan Store’s future Figure Technologies launches wholesale lending platform HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each...
Jun 23, 2023•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the surge in housing starts and whether that means the housing recession is over. Related to this episode: Is the housing recession over? HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast 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 Mo...
Jun 22, 2023•25 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Scot Rose, chief innovation officer at Class Valuation, to talk about the recent federal changes to appraisals and how they could make the appraisal profession stronger. Related to this episode: Federal agencies propose guidance for residential real estate ROVs Federal agencies seek input on proposed AVM credibility, integrity rule HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compel...
Jun 21, 2023•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jason Cave, deputy director at the FHFA, about mortgage innovation and fintech. Related to this episode: Kevin Peranio on mortgage innovation and better days ahead HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast 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...
Jun 20, 2023•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the anniversary of the housing recession and what’s gotten better and worse in housing since then. Related to this episode: HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast 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 For...
Jun 19, 2023•30 min
In today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kevin Peranio, chief lending officer at PRMG, about mortgage innovation and why he thinks 2024 is going to be an incredible year for mortgage lenders. Related to this episode: Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn Mortgage rate relief won’t come until end of 2023 (or later), housing economists say HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents,...
Jun 16, 2023•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause rate hikes and the reaction of bond yields and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Fed pauses rate hikes in June. But how long will it last? Has the Fed won its battle against inflation? HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership ...
Jun 15, 2023•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Seth Appleton, president of USMI, about the affordability challenges in this market for first-time buyers and the policy changes that could make a difference. Related to this episode: Connect with Seth on LinkedIn Affordability issues continue to impact home buying and selling perceptions HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, a...
Jun 14, 2023•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mark Adams, vice president of real estate at HW Media, about The Thousand, a real estate rankings program produced by RealTrends and Tom Ferry that recognizes the top 500 agents and top 500 teams in the country. Related to this episode: 2023 The Thousand real estate rankings show shining stars HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presiden...
Jun 13, 2023•23 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why home prices have stabilized even as mortgage rates have gone up. Related to this episode: Why higher rates aren’t crashing home prices HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of...
Jun 12, 2023•31 min
On today’s episode, HW Media Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with Reverse Mortgage Daily Editor Chris Clow about the attendee sentiment and topics of interest of the recent National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Western Regional Meeting in Irvine, California. Related to this episode: Attendees reenergized by reconnecting with peers at NRMLA conference HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real est...
Jun 09, 2023•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase apps, mortgage rates, inventory and what we should expect for the second half of this year. Related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker: Holiday impacts inventory Tight credit, high rates and low inventory add to buyers’ affordability struggles HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, President...
Jun 08, 2023•33 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, director of HW+ and events, to talk about the expert speakers, the networking and the practical and inspirational vibe of our two big events: Gathering of Eagles in June and HousingWire Annual in October. The two discuss which session topics our audience has asked for and some of the new opportunities for networking this year, like a pickleball tournament. Related to this episode: A day in the life at Gathering of Eagles Lo...
Jun 07, 2023•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Connie Kim about the loan officers moving to Revolution and how lenders are serving first-time homebuyers. Related to this episode: Revolution Mortgage snags top loanDepot loan officers FHA or conventional? After LLPA tweaks, the calculus changes for some HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership tea...
Jun 06, 2023•17 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed, the labor market and when we might get a break on mortgage rates. Related to this episode: May jobs report complicates things for the Fed HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gath...
Jun 05, 2023•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about mortgage rates, how the debt ceiling resolution affects the mortgage market, lender M&A activity and more. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates trend down amid lower monetary, fiscal pressures Leaders struck a debt ceiling deal. What it means for mortgages HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Pr...
Jun 02, 2023•33 min
