On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inventory growth, where mortgage rates are headed, and more. Related to this episode: Connect with Logan on LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube 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 Forward. Hosted an...
Apr 25, 2024•24 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Damian Eales, CEO of Realtor.com, about the commission lawsuits, the importance of buyer agents in the transaction process, and the important differences between the Australian and US housing markets. Related to this episode: Connect with Damian on LinkedIn Press Release: Realtor.com Calls on Industry to Join Campaign to Stand up for Buyer Representation What Home Buyers Get for Those Agent Commissions Realtor.com HousingWire | YouTube...
Apr 24, 2024•23 min
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sits down with Tim Quirk, co-founder of Final Offer, to discuss strategies agents can use to distinguish themselves in a post-settlement market, as well as Final Offer’s data-driven platform and its ability to agents build trust and demonstrate their expertise. Related to this episode: Connect with Tim on LinkedIn Final Offer | Instagram Final Offer | LinkedIn Final Offer | YouTube Tech100 2024 Winner: Final Offer HousingWire | YouTube ...
Apr 23, 2024•20 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home prices, mortgage rates and the effect of war on the 10 year yield. Related to this episode: Why are existing home prices rising when sales are still so low? The Gathering 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 ac...
Apr 20, 2024•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about loan repurchases and why we’re seeing the rate of buybacks slowing down. Related to this episode: Loan buybacks haven’t disappeared, but they are trending down The Gathering 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 acr...
Apr 19, 2024•26 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why we probably won’t see any rate cuts this year from the Fed and where he expects rates to go next. The two also discuss inventory. Related to this episode: Powell makes it clear: No rate cuts anytime soon The Gathering 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...
Apr 18, 2024•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the legal and practical challenges of dual licensing for real estate agents and loan officers. Related to this episode: The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing The Gathering 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 ...
Apr 17, 2024•29 min
On today’s episode, managing editor James Kleimann talks with editor Neil Pierson about the mortgage rate lockdown, where rates look to be headed, and recent news from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on the real estate commission lawsuits. Related to this episode: As a ‘higher-for-longer’ rate scenario unfolds, how is the mortgage industry adapting? GSEs will not count buyer agent commissions as IPCs The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines...
Apr 16, 2024•29 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about volatile mortgage rates in the wake of the inflation data and potential escalation of global conflicts. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates The Gathering 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...
Apr 15, 2024•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris McEntee, vice president of product and corporate development at ICE Mortgage Technology , about the current state of digital adoption as seen in the use of eNotes, and what the next stage of adoption might look like. Related to this episode: Ice Mortgage Technology The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morni...
Apr 12, 2024•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the regulatory activity we’re seeing in both real estate and mortgage from the DOJ and the CFPB. Related to this episode: Now unshackled, the DOJ casts a large shadow over the commission lawsuit settlement CFPB considers ban on charging buyers for lender’s title policy The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles r...
Apr 12, 2024•35 min
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. Related to this episode: Inflation rose again in March. It’s another blow for the mortgage industry The Gathering 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 acr...
Apr 11, 2024•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Dan Snyder, CEO of Lower , about his company’s M&A strategy and how he’s optimizing people and tech in this market. Related to this episode: Connect with Dan on LinkedIn Lower.com Thrive Mortgage and Lower strike merger deal The Gathering 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 ...
Apr 10, 2024•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Ted Tozer, the former president of Ginnie Mae who is now a non-resident fellow at the Urban Institute, about the commission lawsuit settlement and his proposal to keep the seller-paid model, but with important changes around transparency. The two discuss how this would affect first-time homebuyers and the regulatory risk facing agents and lenders as they navigate a new path. Related to this episode: Connect with Ted on LinkedIn Ginnie ...
Apr 09, 2024•40 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report and how falling wage growth and better spreads could help mortgage rates. Related to this episode: The labor report gives the Fed a clear pathway to land the plane The Gathering 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...
Apr 08, 2024•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Nancy Alley, vice president of product strategy at ICE Mortgage Technology , about listening to customers and staying nimble with products. Related to this episode: Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn ICE Mortgage Technology The Gathering 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...
Apr 05, 2024•26 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing demand, home prices and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Millennials are once again driving the home purchase market: NAR HousingWire Market Leaders 2024 The Gathering 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 c...
Apr 04, 2024•26 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Adam O’Daniel, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Guild Mortgage , about building a high-performing marketing team in this environment. Related to this episode: Connect with Adam on LinkedIn Guild Mortgage The Gathering 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 ...
Apr 03, 2024•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin , about long-term trends in housing, including home prices, climate risk, demographics and more. Related to this episode: Connect with Daryl on LinkedIn Redfin The Gathering 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 co...
Apr 02, 2024•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about this spring’s housing inventory and all the variables that are affecting how many homes are on the market. Related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker The Gathering 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 ou...
Apr 01, 2024•30 min
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Blake Gibson, head of product, legal and compliance at Dark Matter Technologies , about AI and how mortgage companies are leveraging it while also keeping an eye on regulations and potential risks. Related to this episode: Connect with Blake on LinkedIn Dark Matter Technologies Artificial Intelligence on HousingWire The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most ...
Mar 29, 2024•28 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the economic impact of the NAR lawsuit settlements, new home sales and pending home sales. Related to this episode: Homebuilders are still buying down rates to move houses Judge denies HomeServices’ motion to decertify the class in Sitzer/Burnett suit The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW M...
Mar 28, 2024•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with James Dwiggins, cofounder and CEO of NextHome and the host of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast, about the commission lawsuits and how NAR should be pressing lawmakers in the wake of the settlements. Related to this episode: Connect with James on LinkedIn NextHome The Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast Commission Lawsuits The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examine...
Mar 27, 2024•33 min
On today’s podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the latest updates on the commission lawsuits and the misconceptions about the settlements in the mainstream media. Related to this episode: Compass settles commission lawsuits for $57.5 million Washington state could provide guidance for others on buyer broker agreements The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling article...
Mar 26, 2024•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the positive data from last week and what that means for existing home sales, new home sales and inventory. Related to this episode: Have we already reached peak home sales for the year? The Gathering 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 i...
Mar 25, 2024•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Sandra Madigan, executive vice president of product strategy at ICE , about servicing technology and how lessons learned in 2020 are driving innovations today. Related to this episode: Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn ICE Mortgage Technology Lennar Mortgage signs on with ICE’s loan servicing system The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported ...
Mar 22, 2024•29 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting Wednesday and what it means for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Fed holds rates steady with inflation still running hot The Gathering 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 newsroom...
Mar 21, 2024•29 min
On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with Peter Voss, the co-founder and broker-owner of 3% Listing Co. Peter and James talk about NAR's $418 million settlement agreement in the commission lawsuits, 3% Listing Co.'s commission model, and what Peter has experienced when representing sellers who would not commit to paying buyer's agents. Related to this episode: Connect with Peter on LinkedIn 3% Listing Co NAR settles commission lawsuits for $418 million The Gathering HousingWi...
Mar 20, 2024•41 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Hilary Saunders, co-founder and chief broker officer of Side , about NAR settling the commission lawsuits. Saunders, host of the Own It podcast, will be a speaker at The Gathering in April. Related to this episode: Connect with Hilary on LinkedIn Side Own It Podcast The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, w...
Mar 19, 2024•33 min
On today’s episode, HousingWire and Reverse Mortgage Daily editor Chris Clow talks with lead analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting next week and what we might be able to expect from rates and their overall policy thinking. Related to this episode: Are 1970s inflation and mortgage rates possible? Consumer Price Index rose again in February The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW ...
Mar 18, 2024•29 min
