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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Welcome Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about where mortgage rates are headed and the likelihood of rates going down to 6% or up to 8% in the near term. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler and Managing Editor James Kleimann wrap up the news of the week, including the latest effort to increase the use of assumable mortgages and the job prospects for real estate and mortgage professionals. Related to this episode: Assumable mortgages grow in popularity, but hurdles remain NAR membership continues to slide in 2024 HousingWire’s YouTube...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the 60 Minutes interview with Fed chairman Jerome Powell and how we should interpret comments from Powell and Fed President Neel Kashkari on rate cuts. Related to this episode: No Fed pivot in sight as Powell addresses rate cuts on 60 Minutes HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The Housing...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about two big developments in the commission lawsuits. The two also discuss an increase in wire fraud. Related to this episode: HomeServices asks Supreme Court to apply arbitration to Sitzer suit Keller Williams settles the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit for $70 million HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the epi...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Sarah Kahn, president and CEO of Housing Forward, about how the organization is tackling homelessness in the DFW metroplex and what other cities could learn from their strategies and their success. Related to this episode: Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn Housing Forward How a strategic coalition is fighting homelessness in Dallas HousingW...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Friday jobs report and what the Fed should do based on that data. The two also discuss outside variables that could affect the economy. Related to this episode: U.S jobs report surprises to the upside HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most c...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler hosts a special tribute episode for industry leader David Stevens. Bill Emerson, president and CEO of Rocket Companies, Rob Van Raaphorst, senior vice president at Rational 360, and Marcia Davies, COO and founder of Mpower at the Mortgage Bankers Association, talk about Dave’s leadership, legacy and what they will remember most. Related to this epi...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what was announced in the Fed meeting and what we should expect for rate cuts this year. Related to this episode: Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for a fourth straight meeting HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, senior director of data and content, about the commission lawsuit debate we hosted last week, and her takeaways from the debate and the thousands of comments we got in the chat. Related to this episode: HousingWire to host commission lawsuit debate between Ketchmark and Lamacchia Comission lawsuits on Housingwire The Gatheri...

On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with Greg Sher, managing director of NFM Lending and the co-creator of its influencer division, about the power of social media and influencer marketing in the mortgage industry. Related to this episode: Connect with Greg on LinkedIn NFM Lending HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation, mortgage rates and what the Fed should be doing now. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates, inventory and demand rise as price cuts fall HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morni...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about his takeaways from the MBA IMB conference that just wrapped in New Orleans. Related to this episode: Connect with James on LinkedIn HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide ou...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the data he’s watching for the spring home-buying season and what housing demand and home prices look like. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates Center HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with real estate reporter Brooklee Han about the latest news on commission lawsuits. Related to this episode: HousingWire to host commission lawsuit debate between Ketchmark and Lamacchia Commission lawsuits HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, director of HW+ and events, about the special events we have planned for HousingWeek and the positive vibe she’s getting from industry leaders about the spring home-buying season. Related to this episode: HousingWeek HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling ar...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation, jobs and why mortgage rates are rising. Related to this episode: Connect with Logan on LinkedIn 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...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler wraps up this week’s news with Managing Editor James Kleimann. The two discuss a potential change to FHA’s life of loan requirement, updates on the recent cyberattacks and M&A activity. Related to this episode: HUD secretary suggests openness to changing FHA ‘life of loan’ requirement First American cyber incident expected to impact Q4 2023 financi...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about whether now is a good time to buy a house, looking at inflation, mortgage rates and inventory. Related to this episode: Why the number of price cuts are dropping as housing inventory rises HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articl...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tim Quirk, co-founder at Final Offer, about creating more transparency in real estate transactions and what the home-buying competition looks like for this spring. Related to this episode: Connect with Tim on LinkedIn Signs point to more inventory this spring: Altos HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily p...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Editor Chris Clow about Reverse Mortgage Daily moving to its new home on HousingWire.com and why we are bullish on the reverse industry. Related to this episode: Total tappable home equity nears its 2022 peak: ICE HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported a...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation, mortgage rates and inventory as we gear up for the spring home-buying season. Related to this episode: Inflation data still pointing toward rate cuts in 2024 HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across H...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the president of NAR resigning over a blackmail threat, the latest in the commission lawsuits, and the lawsuit debate we’re hosting at the end of the month. Related to this episode: NAR President Kasper resigns following blackmail threat HousingWire to host commission lawsuit debate between Ketchmark...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the percentage of homes taking a price cut this spring and why he thinks that number will fall. The two also discuss inventory and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Fewer homes will take a price cut in spring 2024 HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast exa...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Dan Sogorka, CEO of Sagent about how technology is going to shape 2024 and how AI will make some companies exponentially better than others. Related to this episode: Connect with Dan on LinkedIn Sagent Sagent CEO Dan Sogorka predicts 3 of 2024’s hottest mortgage topics HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Dail...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins about the Power House podcast (formerly known as Housing News) and what he’s learned from the top mortgage lenders in the U.S. Related to this episode: INTRODUCING: Power House Connect with Clayton on LinkedIn HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most...