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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 ex...

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...

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 T...

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. Ea...

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 YouT...

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 H...

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 ac...

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 comp...

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 an...

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 a...

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 compellin...

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 r...

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 compe...

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 repo...

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 H...

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 Gatherin...

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 t...

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...

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 Y...

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 compe...

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 Chann...

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. E...

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 Pete...

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 Housin...

We are bringing you a special bonus episode from the RealTrending feed as Steve Murray of RTC Consulting joins HousingWire's Senior Director of data and content Tracey Velt to discuss an important update in the class action commission lawsuits brought by home sellers across the nation. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has settled for $418 million and will make several policy changes, pen...