On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report data and the Fed’s new labor indicator. Related to this episode: The key to mortgage rates: Fed phone calls? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sa...
May 05, 2025•29 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about a potential shadow Fed president who could bring down mortgage rates. The two also discuss the trend of housing demand. Related to this episode: Will Trump install a shadow Fed president to get lower rates? HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported...
May 02, 2025•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about UWM bringing servicing in-house and how that could benefit their brokers. Related to this episode: UWM brings mortgage servicing in-house, partners with ICE | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, liste...
May 01, 2025•24 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how the trade war is impacting mortgage rates and what to expect next. Related to this episode: Are trade deals good for mortgage rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sa...
Apr 30, 2025•24 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Scott Norman, the CEO of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association , about the challenges facing lenders in the Lone Star State, including the cost of insurance and property taxes. Related to this episode: These states received top marks on their housing affordability report cards | HousingWire Texas MBA HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the mo...
Apr 29, 2025•32 min
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Erin Wester, chief product officer at Optimal Blue , about AI, API-first technology and how Optimal Blue is constantly evolving to serve the needs of lenders. Related to this episode: Optimal Blue HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to ...
Apr 29, 2025•16 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why he sees a healthier housing market this year despite negative headlines. Related to this episode: Why the housing market is actually much healthier in 2025 | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to ...
Apr 28, 2025•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what's happening with Trump’s Godzilla tariffs and the battle with Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Related to this episode: Could the US-China trade war see some relief? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen ...
Apr 25, 2025•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Altos President Mike Simonsen about the larger economic factors influencing new listings, housing inventory and home sales. Related to this episode: Key Stats to Watch in a Rapidly Changing Market | Altos Webinar Registration Tariffs are creating a perfect storm for the housing market | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most comp...
Apr 24, 2025•23 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the CFPB firing up to 90% of its staff and the FHFA’s focus on rooting out mortgage fraud. Related to this episode: With CFPB gutted, what’s next for mortgage compliance? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning...
Apr 23, 2025•28 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Wall Street's increased recession concerns due to the trade war, and how existing home sales react during a recession. Related to this episode: 6 charts that show storm clouds brewing over the spring homebuying season | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing ma...
Apr 22, 2025•37 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the high stakes battle between President Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Related to this episode: Why President Trump wants to fire Powell now | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in c...
Apr 21, 2025•25 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Jerome Powell’s future as head of the Federal Reserve. The two also discuss housing data, which remains positive despite uncertain economic factors. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates fall after Powell remarks | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing marke...
Apr 18, 2025•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the FHFA’s new tip line for mortgage fraud and Rocket joining the ARIVE platform. Related to this episode: Rocket Pro joins ARIVE platform | HousingWire FHFA is establishing a mortgage fraud tip line | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported acr...
Apr 17, 2025•37 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rate movement amid market disruption and what happens next. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates fall as markets calm down | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Whe...
Apr 16, 2025•22 min
On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the battle over delayed marketing listings and Zillow 's new listing standards. The two also discuss how the industry is reacting to those changes. Related to this episode: Zillow, eXp Realty team up against delayed marketing listings | HousingWire Redfin takes its own stand against CCP delayed listings | HousingWire Homes.com’s Andy Florance hits back at Zillow | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info...
Apr 15, 2025•26 min
On today’s episode, Senior Director of Data and Content Tracey Velt talks with lead analyst Logan Mohtashami about Trump's moves on the Federal Reserve, mortgage rates and market volatility. Related to this episode: The Fed needs labor to break to cut rates more aggressively | HousingWire Housing Market Tracker HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported ac...
Apr 14, 2025•28 min
In this bonus episode of HousingWire Daily, we’re diving into the state of the housing market. The headlines around the housing market are nonstop: mortgage rates, tariffs, affordability and market chaos. What does it mean? HousingWire sits down with industry heavyweights Ivy Zelman, Logan Mohtashami and Dale Wettlaufer to make sense of it all. Originally part of a HousingWire exclusive virtual event, this conversation features expert analysis on where we are now and where we’re headed. Related ...
Apr 12, 2025•57 min
On today’s episode, Senior Director of Data and Content Tracey Velt talks with lead analyst Logan Mohtashami about chaos in the market, jobless claims, and purchase applications. Related to this episode: The Fed needs labor to break to cut rates more aggressively | HousingWire The State of the Housing Market: Insights from Experts Logan Mohtashami, Dale Wettlaufer, and Ivy Zelman HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full pi...
Apr 11, 2025•25 min
On today’s episode, Senior Director of Data and Content Tracey Velt talks with Altos founder Mike Simonsen about the market volatility and when we will see the impact on housing data. Related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to l...
Apr 10, 2025•25 min
On today’s episode, Senior Director of Data and Content Tracey Velt talks with Logan Mohtashami, HousingWire's Lead Analyst about market volatility and the impact on housing Related to this episode: Mortgage rates sharp reversal as market goes wild HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah ...
Apr 09, 2025•24 min
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Stephanie Durflinger, Chief Product Officer at Dark Matter Technologies , about making smart decisions with AI, and how lenders are implementing this technology to get real ROI. Related to this episode: Dark Matter Technologies HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWi...
Apr 08, 2025•30 min
On today's episode, Senior Director of Data and Content Tracey Velt talks with Mark Adams, the Senior Vice President of HousingWire Real Estate Group, to dig into the 2025 RealTrends Verified Brokerage Rankings. He highlights which firms grew the most and takes a look at some of the up and comers. Related to this episode: 2025 RealTrends Verified Brokerage Rankings HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the mo...
Apr 08, 2025•28 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report and how that data is impacting mortgage rates while the markets are still digesting very significant tariffs. Related to this episode: Trump’s tariffs, not jobs, are driving mortgage rates lower this week | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing...
Apr 07, 2025•28 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how tariffs are affecting housing, specifically mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Tariff news sends mortgage rates to the lowest level of 2025 | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in ...
Apr 04, 2025•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Rocket’s acquisition of Mr. Cooper and what it means for the rest of the mortgage industry. Related to this episode: Rocket Companies to acquire Mr. Cooper in bombshell $9.4B deal | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Eac...
Apr 03, 2025•23 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about tariffs, mortgage rates, and the difference between single-family and multifamily delinquency data. Related to this episode: No, homeowner delinquency rates aren’t elevated | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each mornin...
Apr 02, 2025•22 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Shant Banosian, president of Rate, about the culture, technology and mindset needed to win in this market. Related to this episode: No. 1 originator Shant Banosian named president of Rate | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor i...
Apr 01, 2025•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what to expect this week from big tariff announcements and jobs data. Related to this episode: Tariffs | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry vo...
Mar 31, 2025•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the positive signals he’s seeing for this spring housing market. Related to this episode: Lower mortgage rates driving early spring home sales | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief S...
Mar 28, 2025•31 min
