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On this special episode of HousingWire Daily on the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit trial, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the testimony of some of the defense witnesses, including Dave Stevens, Stefan Swanepoel and Lawrence Wu. Related to this episode: Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for mistrial in commission lawsuit HousingWire’s YouTube Channel...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, director of events and HW+, about the Gathering 2024 and how we’re fighting back against the hostile takeover of housing industry events by boring speakers and rubber chicken luncheons. Related to this episode: HousingWire Annual completes merger with The Gathering of Eagles HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Th...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inventory — from the Airbnb bust that never materialized to the steady existing home sales numbers — and of course, mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Closing in on Halloween, the housing market is still savagely unhealthy HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily pod...

On this special episode of HousingWire Daily on the Sitzer/Burnett trial, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the cross-examination of key witnesses, including Bob Goldberg, the CEO of NAR. Related to this episode: NAR CEO back on stand for second day of defense testimony in commission lawsuit trial HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The Hous...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, senior director of data and content, about the buyer commission lawsuits and whether the outcome of those lawsuits could help or hurt homebuyers. Related to this episode: Opinion: All the ways the class-action commission lawsuits are misguided HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast exa...

On this special episode of HousingWire Daily on the Sitzer/Burnett trial, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the closing arguments of the plaintiffs. Related to this episode: Commission lawsuit: HomeServices files motion for judgment as a matter of law HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compell...

On today’s episode, Managing Editor James sat down in person with Las Vegas-based sales manager at loanDepot, Mosi Gatling, at our recent HousingWire Annual conference. She and James talk about what she's seeing in the Vegas market with FHA loans and downpayment assistance programs, as well as other homebuying trends. Related to this episode: Connect with Mosi on LinkedIn Mosi Gatling | loanDepot...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about whether 8% mortgage rates will bring down home prices. Related to this episode: Closing in on Halloween, the housing market is still savagely unhealthy HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each mor...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about 8% mortgage rates, the number of LOs who have left the industry, and the commission lawsuits facing NAR. Related to this episode: The 8% mortgage is here DataDigest: Nearly 100,000 LOs have washed out “Collusion,” agent training are the focus on day three of the Sitzer/Burnett trial HousingWire’s YouT...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and whether they’re going to drive us to a recession. Related to this episode: Mortgage applications sink to 1995 levels as rates soar 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 Marina Walsh, vice president of industry analysis at the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the MBA’s mortgage market forecast for the rest of this year and into 2024. Related to this episode: Mortgage origination market should improve by 19% next year: MBA HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast e...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Sonu Mittal, senior vice president, head of single family acquisitions at Freddie Mac, about the new DPA One initiative and how Freddie is working with industry to improve repurchase rates. Related to this episode: Connect with Sonu on LinkedIn Freddie Mac rolls out down payment assistance tool HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the epi...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing inventory and what to expect for inventory and mortgage rates for the rest of the year. Related to this episode: Inventory growth slows even with higher rates Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provid...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jason Abrams, the head of industry at kwx of Keller Williams. He is also a real estate coach and was the host of the HGTV show "Scoring the Deal" where he worked with professional athletes buying real estate. He and Sarah talk about what the best agents are doing in this turbulent market. Related to this episode: Connect with Jason on Li...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about bond yields and whether we’ve seen the top for mortgage rates in 2023. Related to this episode: HousingWire Annual: Logan Mohtashami covers what’s happening with bonds, mortgage rates HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles re...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Melissa Wright, chief sales and marketing officer at American Pacific Mortgage about creating a personal brand and how to get out of your own way. Related to this episode: Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn 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 HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins about HousingWire Annual, which kicks off today in Austin, and how even non-attendees can gain from the leaders and speakers we’ve assembled. Related to this episode: HousingWire Annual 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 the jobs data and how that impacts the 10-year yield and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: 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 look into...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how loan originators and real estate agents are finding and serving homebuyers with rates near 8%. Related to this episode: As mortgage rates near 8%, loan originators target first-time homebuyers HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelli...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about bond yields, mortgage rates and what could make the Fed change its position. Related to this episode: What’s pushing mortgage rates higher? HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, dr...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Pat Kinsel, founder and CEO of Proof (formerly known as Notarize), to talk about California passing RON legislation and how his company is evolving to meet today’s market challenges. Related to this episode: California finally passes RON legislation HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the communit...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, senior director of data and content, about Redfin’s announcement that it is leaving NAR, and the latest on the broker commission lawsuits. Related to this episode: “Enough is enough.” Redfin leaves NAR in wake of sexual harassment allegations HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the co...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed, the 10-year yield, mortgage rates and more. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates surge to highest level since 2000 HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business,...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about mortgage rates hitting a 20-year high and the uptick in repurchase rates. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates surge to highest level since 2000 HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strat...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about new home sales and whether builders are losing their advantage in this market. Related to this episode: Builders only have 76,000 completed new homes for sale HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to s...