ClearCast — The Real Estate Fintech Podcast

Twenty-five years of innovation, and the next chapter starts now. ClearCast host, Kenon Chen, sits down with Clear Capital CEO, Duane Andrews, Restb.ai Co-Founder & CEO Xavi Hernando, and Restb.ai COO, Antoni Costa, to discuss how a new partnership will reshape the industry. Together, they explore how pairing AI-powered computer vision with best-in-class valuation data can eliminate blind spots, r...

ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2025! In our final minisode live from the conference floor, Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, chats with Jeremy Potter, Founder and Advisor at Next Belt Strategies. Jeremy and Kenon discuss Jeremy's new podcast, innovation in the evolving proptech ecosystem, various use cases for AI in proptech, and more!...

ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2025! Martin Kelly, President of Blueprint, joins Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, for a ClearCast minisode on the conference floor. Martin and Kenon discuss this year's conference highlights and speakers, industry changes impacting the built world, and more! They also dig into Blueprint's new research p...

ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2025! Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, sat down for a conversation with Chris Gough, Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey about changes impacting the real estate and mortgage industries. The two discuss how AI is changing the way humans work, how declining interest rates may create momentum in the final q...

ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2025! Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, sits down with Alex Gustafson, Oppy Founder & CEO. Kenon and Alex discuss how AI agents will transform the built world in 2026 and beyond. Plus, the two discuss Oppy's mission to help companies generate more leads, enhance customer service, and more using AI agents....

In ClearCast episode 44, your host Kenon Chen is joined by Skye Laudari, Co-Founder & CEO at Crib Equity, and Frank Rohde, Founder & CEO of Ownify. Kenon, Skye, and Frank tackle the topic of affordability for first-time home buyers. Get insider perspective about what the market is like for first-time buyers, how buying a home has changed, and how new innovations are helping first-time buyers unloc...

Lyle Radke, Principal of Collateral Policy at Fannie Mae, joins ClearCast to discuss Fannie Mae’s inspection-based appraisal waiver program, Value Acceptance + Property Data. Lyle dives into Fannie Mae's approach to appraisal modernization, the challenges and benefits to modernization, how new initiatives impact home buyers, and what we can expect to see from Fannie Mae in the coming months. Clear...

ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2024! Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, sits down with Chris Gough, Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey. They discuss the current market, the need for new construction, and how companies can stay ahead of changing market conditions. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted by...

ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2024! Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, sits down with Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures. They discuss the current market, how companies are evolving to meet the market's needs, the use of artificial intelligence, and more. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital,...

ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2024! Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, sits down with Brandon Jenkins, COO at Fundrise. Kenon and Brandon discuss the democratization of investing, how the venture space has changed, how venture firms are leveraging AI, and the new generation of real estate investors. ClearCast is the real estate fintech...

Hal Humphreys, career appraiser and host of the Appraisal Buzzcast, joined Kenon Chen on ClearCast to chat about Valuation Expo 2024. The two discuss the current state of appraisals, new tech, what attendees can expect to learn at the conference, and more. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted by Kenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. Each month, w...

On ClearCast episode 41, Maya Velasquez, Head of Growth at zavvie, joins Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen for a conversation. The three discuss zavvie's AI-fueled solutions for brokerages, including Power Buyer, real estate's only white labeled, completely out-of-the-box Power Buyer solution. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted by Kenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth a...

On ClearCast episode 40, Jeff Allen takes the hot seat. Kenon Chen joins ClearCast guest host, Jancy Ulch, for an interview with Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa. The three discuss digital GLA, the reliability of AI floor plans, and CubiCasa’s mission to bring a floor plan to every real estate listing in the country. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted by Kenon C...

Kenon Chen joins ClearCast guest host, Jeremy Potter, Fractional Chief Strategist at IncentiFind, to discuss recent happenings in real estate and mortgage. Kenon and Jeremy discuss housing demand, the dream of homeownership, and steps movers and shakers throughout the industry are taking to make this dream possible for homebuyers. They discuss fractional ownership programs, shared equity, and more...

ClearCast hosts, Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen, sit down for a conversation with Frank Rohde, founder and CEO of Ownify. The three discuss Frank's story and how Ownify is making homeownership more accessible to first-time buyers. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted by Kenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. Each month, we bring you compelling stories...

In ClearCast's 37th episode, Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen chat with David Hirshman, the EVP and Chief Content Officer for Blueprint. The three discuss David's history in media and his role planning content for the premier event for industry executives, real estate and construction tech startups, and VCs. Plus, David gives attendees a sneak peak of what they can expect for Blueprint's 2023 event, happ...

ClearCast kicks off its second season! Your co-hosts, Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen, sit down with Nate Levin, Managing Director at Parker89. The trip discuss Parker89's recent work, startups revolutionizing fintech, how AI may impact the industry, and Nate's favorite historical tidbit. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted by Kenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at C...

In ClearCast episode 35, Kenon and Jeff discuss a few housing affordability topics and Kenon's love of sad, British pop music. Then, they sit down with Chrissi Johnson, Founder and CEO of Alinement Advisors, to talk about Chrissi's journey through the industry, how Alinement Advisors is working to make housing increasingly equitable, and more. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear...

Live from ICE Experience 2023. ClearCast host Kenon Chen sits down for a conversation with Sarah Knochel, CEO of Data and Analytics at Candor Technology, and Tom Booker, Chief Strategy Officer at Candor Technology. Sarah and Tom discuss their backgrounds, what led them to the mortgage industry, and how Candor Technology is working to create transparency and improve the experience for borrowers, le...

Live from ICE Experience 2023. ClearCast host Kenon Chen sits down with Stephanie Durflinger, SVP of Product Management at ICE Mortgage Technology. The pair discuss the market and how the industry is responding with automation and new, innovative solutions. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted by Kenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. Each month,...

Live from ICE Experience 2023, ClearCast host Kenon Chen sits down with Brent Chandler, Founder and CEO of FormFree, and Eric Lapin, President of FormFree. Brent and Eric share the exciting news that FormFree has sold its AccountChek business to Stewart Information Service Corporation and will focus on decentralizing and democratizing consumer access to credit. Eric Lapin will now serve as FormFre...

In ClearCast episode 34, Kenon and Jeff discuss some good news in the form of increasing buyer sentiment and less required jumbo loans per new conforming limits. Then, they sit down with Adam Chaudhary, President of FundingShield, to discuss the company's mission, API-driven solutions, and more. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted by Kenon Chen, EVP of strategy an...

In the end-of-the-year edition of ClearCast, Kenon and Jeff discuss the real estate highs and lows from 2022. Then, they sit down with Jason Cave, Deputy Director of the Division of Resolutions at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The trio discuss the FHFA’s push towards developing a fintech office space, the agency’s new Request for Information findings, and Jason’s predictions for 2023....

Your ClearCast hosts, Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen, discuss the state of the market and the largest single-day drop in mortgage rates since the 1980s. Then, they sit down with Josh Jensen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Inspectify, who shares Inspectify's mission and some wisdom for aspiring founders. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted by Kenon Chen, EVP of strategy and...

ClearCast is live from MBA Annual 2022 in Nashville: Your host, Kenon Chen, chats with David Camp, Co-Founder and CEO at HomeScout, about David's journey through the real estate industry. They also discuss how HomeScout unifies various services in the mortgage and title industries. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted by Kenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Cl...