On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home prices hitting an all-time high even while mortgage rates stay elevated. Related to this episode: Home prices hit another record high in June | HousingWire 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...
Aug 29, 2024•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Barry Habib, CEO of MBS Highway, to talk about mortgage rates, the Fed and what originators should be doing right now to prepare for lower rates. Related to this episode: How low do mortgage rates need to go before borrowers appear? 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 stor...
Aug 28, 2024•33 min
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kim Hoffman, president at Mortgage Connect Risk Solutions , about the important role of technology in risk management and how gen AI is taking it to the next level. Related to this episode: Kim Hoffman | LinkedIn Mortgage Connect Risk Solutions 2024 Woman of Influence - Kim Hoffman | HousingWire Artificial Intelligence | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compe...
Aug 27, 2024•29 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the good news coming out of the Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting. The two also talk about existing home sales. Related to this episode: Powell signals September rate cut: ‘The time has come for policy to adjust’ | HousingWire 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 de...
Aug 26, 2024•28 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Anne Marie Pippin, deputy director of the division of conservatorship oversight and readiness at the FHFA, about the FHFA’s recent TechSprint focused on generative AI. Related to this episode: 2024 TechSprint: Generative AI in Housing Finance | FHFA A recap of gen AI use cases at FHFA’s 2024 TechSprint | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported acr...
Aug 23, 2024•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about big revisions on the jobs report and what that means for Fed rate cuts. The two also discuss the ambitious housing plans proposed by Vice President Kamala Harris. Related to this episode: In policy speech, Harris calls for $25K incentive for first-time homebuyers | HousingWire Divergent paths: Housing market policies under a Trump or Harris administration | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the...
Aug 22, 2024•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about how agents and brokerages are handling the changes that went into effect on Aug. 17 as part of the NAR settlement. The two also discuss resources available to agents and news about both NAR and the upstart trade organization that seeks to supplant it. Related to this episode: No ’horror stories’ from agents on the first weekend of NAR settlement changes | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! ...
Aug 21, 2024•25 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Cade Thompson, co-president and chief growth officer at Rocktop Technologies , about the intersection of AI and blockchain — and why that combination is so powerful for mortgage companies. Related to this episode: Cade Thompson | LinkedIn Leveraging AI for better execution and liquidity in capital markets | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported ...
Aug 20, 2024•29 min
In today's episode, HousingWire's content studio director Zeb Lowe talks to lead analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest housing data and the Fed's next steps to avoid a recession. Related to this episode: To avoid recession, the Fed needs a housing comeback | HousingWire 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 o...
Aug 19, 2024•29 min
In today's episode, managing editor James Kleimann talks to reporter Brooklee Han about the impending NAR settlement changes going into effect this weekend. Related to this episode: Commission Lawsuit | HousingWire America’s top listing agents don’t want to deal with the buyer’s agent commission mess | HousingWire To sue or not to sue: How buyer's agents should prepare for commission disputes with clients | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examin...
Aug 16, 2024•34 min
On today's episode, HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins talks with lead analyst Logan Mohtashami talks about recent CPI data, purchase and refi applications and more. Related to this episode: Inflation rate inches closer to the Fed’s target of 2% | HousingWire Orange County Real Estate Leadership Reception | HousingWire IMB Summit | HousingWire AMP Con HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, ...
Aug 15, 2024•31 min
On today's episode, HousingWire Managing Editor James Kleimann talks about the trajectory of the mortgage business and rate movements, along with the impending August 17 effective date for NAR 's commission lawsuit settlement and its potential impacts on the real estate industry. Related to this episode: Refi demand moves to highest level in nearly two years: Optimal Blue | HousingWire Real estate agents prepare for their own Olympics — NAR’s Aug. 17 changes | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube E...
Aug 14, 2024•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Selma Hepp, chief economist at CoreLogic , about inventory, home prices and some of the surprising things she sees in the economic data. Related to this episode: Case-Shiller home-price index hits another all-time high | HousingWire Selma Hepp | LinkedIn CoreLogic HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners ...
Aug 13, 2024•25 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how inflation reports could influence mortgage rates, and what to expect for the second half of this year. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates | HousingWire 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...
Aug 12, 2024•29 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the downtrend in buyer’s agent commissions since NAR’s commission lawsuit was settled. Related to this episode: What buyer’s agents are being paid in your market | HousingWire 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 ou...
Aug 09, 2024•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage volume, purchase apps, rates and housing credit. Related to this episode: Refi activity picks up to highest level in two years | HousingWire 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 helpin...
Aug 08, 2024•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about how agents and brokers are preparing for the Aug. 17 deadline to comply with the terms of the NAR commission lawsuit settlements. Related to this episode: How will listing agents share seller offers of buyer broker compensation off the MLS? | HousingWire Zillow releases state-specific, short-term touring agreements | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily p...
Aug 07, 2024•33 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what happened on Sunday and Monday that drove mortgage rates to new yearly lows, and what he expects next. Related to this episode: The financial markets are freaking out. That should be good for mortgage | HousingWire 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 dee...
Aug 06, 2024•28 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the big drop in mortgage rates following Friday’s job report. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates are falling as the labor market falters | HousingWire 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 ...
Aug 05, 2024•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the latest M&A deals in the mortgage space. Related to this episode: Planet Home Lending to acquire retail division of Axia Home Loans | HousingWire Mr. Cooper to acquire Flagstar’s servicing and TPO businesses for $1.4B in cash | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we pro...
Aug 02, 2024•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting on Wednesday and how many rate cuts we might see this Fall. Related to this episode: Fed keeps rates unchanged, but hints that cuts are coming 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 a...
Aug 01, 2024•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the local housing markets she’s covering, from Montana to New Hampshire. Related to this episode: Montana’s housing market experiences a summer cooldown | HousingWire The hazy, lazy days of summer hit the northern New Hampshire housing market | HousingWire Interest rates and inventory challenge buyers in northwest Ohio | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast exami...
Jul 31, 2024•30 min
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Amy Gromowski, head of data science at CoreLogic, and Anand Singh, Vice President of GenAI Property Insights at CoreLogic, about the important role of data in AI. Related to this episode: CoreLogic Anand Singh | LinkedIn Amy Gromowski | LinkedIn HousingWire AI Summit HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide o...
Jul 30, 2024•38 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about timing of the much-anticipated Fed rate cut. Related to this episode: Federal Reserve | HousingWire 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 and produced by the...
Jul 29, 2024•33 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the challenges of the Florida condo market and the chances of getting a housing czar in the next administration, whoever wins. Related to this episode: Double whammy: Florida condo market grapples with rising insurance costs, milestone inspections HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we pr...
Jul 26, 2024•33 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inventory growth and the possibility of lower mortgage rates on the horizon. Related to this episode: Existing home sales market now close to balance with supply 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 tha...
Jul 25, 2024•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the latest real estate legal news, including what’s happening between Move and CoStar and the brokerages who have recently settled their commission lawsuits. The two also discuss how a change in presidential administrations could affect some of these cases. Related to this episode: Move asks court to block CoStar from accessing allegedly stolen files HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire D...
Jul 24, 2024•26 min
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mohammad Rashid, the Senior Vice President and Head of FinTech Innovation at Tavant , about the benefits and risks of AI and how Tavant is helping lenders get to the next level of automation. Related to this episode: Mohammad Rashid | LinkedIn Tavant 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...
Jul 23, 2024•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the proposal for a national construction fund for multifamily. The two also discuss what to expect from new and existing home sales. Related to this episode: Secondary market for construction financing could help spur multifamily developments HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide ...
Jul 22, 2024•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Simonsen, founder and president of Altos Research , about the latest data on homebuyers, housing inventory and home prices. Related to this episode: What happens to the housing market when mortgage rates finally come down? | HousingWire 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...
Jul 19, 2024•35 min
