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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how the current mortgage market is giving some people flashbacks to the savings and loan crisis, Fannie Mae’s latest forecast, and the cyber threat facing title companies. HW Media articles related to this episode:   Specter of the S&L crisis haunts today’s mortgage market Home sales are going to nose...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about the standoff between buyers and sellers and how that’s going to affect home prices this year. HW Media articles related to this episode: The standoff between homebuyers and sellers HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our l...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reverse Mortgage Daily Editor Chris Clow about senior housing wealth, reverse mortgage disaster relief and how reverse mortgages fit into Biden’s housing plan. HW Media articles related to this episode: White House touts sale of reverse mortgage properties in housing supply plan What to know about reverse mortgage natural disaster relief...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Editorial Director Tracey Velt to talk about the powerhouse real estate speakers at HW Annual — including Ryan Serhant, Marc King, Nick Bailey, Josh Harley, Rick Haase, Gino Blefari and Tom Ferry — and what we can learn from them about thriving in a down market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Marc King, Nick Bailey and Josh...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest positive jobs report and what that might push the Federal Reserve to do. HW Media articles related to this episode: With job growth still strong, the Fed beatings will continue HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our list...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about falling home prices and which regions are being affected most. The two also discuss the layoffs at loanDepot. HW Media articles related to this episode: Home prices are dropping like it’s 2009 A struggling, shrinking loanDepot hands raises to executives loanDepot suspends 401(k) match for employees wh...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what the Fed might do under increasing pressure. The two also talk about the latest job numbers and what’s happening with world economies. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Why the Fed’s housing reset risks a global recession HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported acr...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of corporate strategy at Clear Capital, about the 2022 Appraisal Survey from the National Association of Realtors. The survey results showed a large disconnect in how different sectors see appraisal challenges and solutions. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Appraisers voice opinions on AMCs,...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Maleesa Smith, HousingWire's managing editor of Content Solutions to talk about tech providers that are helping lenders and real estate agents through this very difficult market. HW Media Articles related to this episode: How local lenders can support homeownership in today’s housing market How mortgage companies can add revenue certaint...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how the Fed continues to talk tough on rates amid significant stress on global markets. HW Media articles related to this episode: Why the Fed’s housing reset risks a global recession Mortgage rates might soar even higher Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles report...

In today's sponsored episode, HousingWire's Managing Editor of Content Solutions Maleesa Smith sits down with Steve Reich, Chief Operations Officer at Finance of America Mortgage, to discuss the role that mortgage professionals play as mortgage advisors to their borrowers, and how today's market impacts the importance of that role. Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5t...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates, new home sales, Fed actions and how the global economy is affecting the U.S. housing market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Why the Fed’s housing reset risks a global recession New home sales are up 28% — but don’t believe the hype Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about home prices, homebuilders, single-family home rentals and more.  HW Media articles related to this episode: New home sales rebound but homebuilders aren't smiling Home-price growth slowed further in July Realtor confidence plunges as buyers back out of deals Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, Director Of HW+ & Events, about how to use HousingWire Annual to connect and build a community during this down market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Meet the HousingWire Annual Welcome Committee: Haley Parker Two HW Annual sessions that can help you navigate a recession Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike and what it means for U.S. housing and the global economy. HW Media articles related to this episode: Mortgage rates might soar even higher Fed hikes rates by 75 bps to rein in still-hot inflation Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how loan officers, iBuyers and power buyers are adapting to this market. HW Media articles related to this episode: How LOs are dealing with a mortgage rate lockdown “Power buyers” are forced to adapt in a slumping housing market Zillow pilots new cash-backed offers a program Enjoy the episode! Join u...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed rate hike, housing starts and completions, and existing home sales. Articles related to this episode: Housing completion data is now savagely unhealthy Fed hikes rates by 75 bps to rein in still-hot inflation Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Reporter Bill Conroy about the housing recession and what experts expect the Fed to do on rates. HW Media articles related to this episode: Fed watchers expect at least a 75 bps rate hike Fed’s Beige Book offers grim news for housing industry Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Sc...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about how a surge in HELOCs is affecting the reverse space, the drop in reverse refi volume, and more. HW Media articles related to this episode: Origins: From programmer to yoga instructor, to reverse mortgage professional As HELOC volume rises, reverse mortgage pros see new opportunities En...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what could forestall a mortgage rate lockdown. The two also discuss whether he has changed his forecast for mortgage rates for the rest of the year, and where the broader economy is already cooling. HW Media articles related to this episode: Are we seeing a mortgage rate lockdown? Inflation comes in ho...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about mortgage rates and the fallout for wholesale and correspondent lenders. The two also discuss how lower volume is affecting appraisers and the opportunity of home equity loans in a down market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Mortgage rates rise ahead of expected Fed rate hike HELOC volume u...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about consumer price index data, inflation and mortgage rates. The two also do a deep dive into what a mortgage rate lockdown looks like and whether we will see one this year.    HW Media articles related to this episode: Are we seeing a mortgage rate lockdown? Mortgage demand falls as rates soar past 6% Enj...

 On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Editorial Director Tracey Velt to talk about RealTrends’ 10-year Brokerage Benchmark report and her recent interview with Spencer Rascoff, co-founder of Zillow. HW Media articles related to this episode: Brokerage Benchmark Report: Over past 10 years, firms are outperforming expectations Spencer Rascoff on threats to the traditional b...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Connie Kim about the rise in mortgage fraud and larger housing market themes on consumer confidence and affordability. HW Media articles related to this episode: Expect more price corrections to the housing market Americans are deeply pessimistic about the housing market Mortgage fraud risk is increasing amid slow real estate ma...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about a potential mortgage rate lockdown. The two also discuss home price growth, demographics and housing inventory. HW Media articles related to this episode: Expect more price corrections to the housing market  Why home-price growth is still up 18% year over year Enjoy the episode! Join us for H...