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On today's episode, Senior Director of Content and Data Tracey Velt is joined by real estate reporter Brooklee Han to talk all things real estate. They get into a recent NAR victory in a renewed DOJ antitrust probe and recent talks between Compass, eXp and @propertries execs about the profitability of brokerage firms. Related to this episode: Compass, other brokerages go head-to-head on final day...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about the new home sales report and where homebuilders are as we head into the spring homebuying season. Related to this episode: Optimism spreads after new home sales climb in December Homebuilders still need lower mortgage rates Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the natio...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Managing Editor James Kleimann to talk about CoStar’s interest in buying Realtor.com, the one-day mortgage program launched by Better.com, and the move by one of the top-performing teams at LoanDepot to Revolution Mortgage. Related to this episode: CoStar’s rumored $3B deal for Realtor.com “seems a little low,” Spencer Rascoff says Dig...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Logan Mohtashami about the positive trend in purchase application data, which started on Nov. 9, and how the most recent data shows a clear stabilization in the market. Related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker: Purchase apps jump 25% As mortgage rates decline, the mantra is ‘no buyers left behind’  Enjoy the episode! Gathering of...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about layoffs at Rocket, pricing strategies at UWM and how lenders are reacting to changes in loan level pricing adjustment fees. Related to this episode: Rocket eliminates about 50 jobs in its second round of layoffs for 2023 UWM gave brokers big discounts to play with. It could be risky The mortgage indus...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about the latest reverse news, including how reverse originators are working to fill their pipeline right now. Related to this episode: Reverse pros talk shop on keeping business moving in 2023 AZ bill could wipe out property taxes for some, but not reverse borrowers Enjoy the episode! The Ho...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami on housing inventory going below 1 million, and what the latest economic data means for a recession. Related to this episode: Housing inventory under 1M again as sales collapse Enjoy the episode! Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Medi...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Reporter Bill Conroy about the market for mortgage servicing rights and how the rumor that Wells Fargo may be preparing a huge series of MSR offerings is affecting that market. Related to this episode: Rumors of mega-MSR offerings from Wells Fargo stir market Enjoy the episode! Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for spe...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about positive news from the purchase application data, builder’s confidence numbers and of course, mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Homebuilder sentiment finally perks up as mortgage rates drop Lower mortgage rates, higher inventory boost demand for home loans  Enjoy the episode! Be sure to check ou...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editorial Director Tracey Velt about expanding the ranks of black real estate agents, when it makes sense for an agent to hire an assistant and Ryan Serhant’s advice to new agents. HW Media articles related to this episode: NAREB’s Lydia Pope on creating Black generational wealth through homeownership Ryan Serhant on managing your 2023 f...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brittany Hodak, a keynote speaker, entrepreneur and marketer who founded the Superfan company in 2011, which has a client list of hundreds of brands including Walmart, Amazon, Katy Perry, Disney, the Boston Red Sox and much more. Brittany talks all about designing a customer journey with intention and shares some thoughtful advice on how...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how mortgage rates have followed inflation lower and the soft landing we could see for housing. HW Media articles related to this episode: Mortgage rates have peaked along with inflation Housing Market Tracker: A notable drop in inventory Enjoy the episode! Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Wells Fargo exiting the correspondent channel and what that means for the overall mortgage market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Wells Fargo closes correspondent biz, will shrink servicing portfolio Some lenders won’t survive the purchase mortgage market of 2022 Enjoy the episode! Be sure...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing inventory, mortgage rates, and where he expects inflation to go. HW Media articles related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker: A notable drop in inventory The case for mortgage rates to fall in 2023 Enjoy the episode! Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-sce...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Angela Leicht about the lawsuits workers have brought against loanDepot and Rocket, as well as the products programs lenders are rolling out in 2023.HW Media articles related to this episode: Rocket Mortgage affiliate restructures marketing team, imposes layoffs  Bankers sue Rocket for allegedly failing to pay overtime wages Rocke...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bob Broeksmit, the president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Bob has more than 35 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including serving in senior leadership positions at Treliant, Chevy Chase Bank and Prudential Mortgage. Today he joins the show to talk about the state of the mortgage industry going into 2023.Enjoy...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest jobs data and how that affects the chances for a recession this year. The two also discuss what the Fed can do to ensure a soft landing for the economy. HW Media articles related to this episode: What a strong jobs report means for the housing market Logan Mohtashami’s 2023 housing market fo...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about 2023 housing forecasts and what’s happening at some big — and not so big — lenders, including Rocket, Finance of America, Go Mortgage, PrimeLending and more. The two also discuss how top LOs plan to beat the odds in 2023HW Media articles related to this episode: How top LOs plan to beat the odds in 20...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about his much-anticipated 2023 forecast. HW Media articles related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker: Inventory falls again Comparing this housing market recession to 2008 Logan Mohtashami’s 2023 housing market forecast Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reporte...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, editorial director of RealTrends, about how brokers and agents are responding to the multiple lawsuits regarding commissions. HW Media articles related to this episode: Are you prepping for worst-case commission lawsuit outcomes? BrokerPulse Q1 2023: What commission lawsuits? Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the macroeconomic factors that have influenced housing over the last three years, including demographics, COVID, mortgage rates, inventory and inflation. HW Media articles related to this episode: 5 indicators that will show when the housing market is rebounding from COVID-19 End of forbearance program...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Angelica Leicht about mortgage rates and what the industry’s two top-producing LOs are doing to win in this down market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Mortgage rates are falling. How low can they go in 2023? Record mortgage rates killed existing home sales in November How Shant Banosian, America’s top LO, is on track...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kevin Peranio, chief lending officer at PRMG, on why he's bullish on the mortgage business going into 2023, and what loan officers can do right now to make it a great year. HW Media articles related to this episode: Inflation slows to 7.1% in November, a boost for the housing market Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Alicia DeLashmutt, founder of Cathedral Park Cohousing in Portland, Oregon, about building an inclusive and diverse co-housing community in the middle of a high-priced urban area. HW Media articles related to this episode: Homebuyers are extremely pessimistic about the housing market Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brian Covey, who left loanDepot for Revolution Mortgage, about the boutique lender’s model and how he thinks LOs and brokers can succeed in this market. HW Media articles related to this episode: loanDepot VP Brian Covey moves to Revolution How boutique lender Revolution Mortgage plans its expansion Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily e...