Mortgage Heroes's Podcast

All things housing related have been catapulted to the forefront of many conversations these days. With Tariffs dominating the headlines, it’s kind of surprising; however, when we observe the connection points of broad economic policy moves on the markets, we begin to see the making of a very interesting housing landscape coming into Spring & Summer of 2025. 

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Anthony is a devoted family man and a seasoned Navy Chief with 21 years of service as a Logistics Specialist. In addition to his military career, he’s a licensed real estate agent for California and a Multi-state Loan Officer. He’s the CEO of Reanue Enterprises, leading the award winning Reanue Home Team. Anthony’s family roots trace back to Belize, and he cherishes...

The stock market rout that began last week took mortgage rates right along with them. Mortgage rates across all types went down amid the tariff response inside the financial markets. This will create a “sweet spot” for homeowners and aspiring buyers alike. Today we talk about how to take advantage of this window of time.

National housing policy is making a big stink on the big stage right now, but at home we have some great news for future inventory. It just depends on who you ask. The developer AND the environmentalists are both happy, but will the community be?

Haters are my motivators…someone said that once, and it’s certainly advice that took root with today’s guest Sam Khorramian. He’s a 8X CEO on Inc. 500 list #26 , #31 , #33 , & #56 specifically. He’s done $30 Billion in Real Estate sales, and keeps himself sharp as an active Investor & Business Consultant. Sam commonly reminds followers there’s no shortcuts to success except the people and...

Almost immediately after January posted the record low for pending home sales, February’s numbers were just released and they’re already making a comeback. If things continue this way we could see a spring & summer buying season we’re normally used to. What a relief that would be!

This week Memo & Brian give their first hand account to the most trending topics on ChatGPT! It may seem like AI is taking over, but have no fear - the guys are here to tackle these top 4 trending conversations head on. - Real Estate & Mortgage Trends - Business & Entrepreneurship - Personal Finance & Wealth Building - Health, Mindset & Personal Growth

True to his word, Andrew “Brings the wood” to make an impactful impression. His track record and acumen are making noise throughout San Diego county in a prety big way and there’s no signs of him slowing down. It is our honor and pleasure to have him join us today to share some insights about all the cool stuff he’s up to in San Diego Real Estate. …and if you ever wondered why he always carries a...

Low interest rates to start of March were a welcome surprise. It looks like someone needs to tell home sellers of the optimism because upwards of 90% of people say they are worried about selling their home. Since we can’t have it both ways, which way will overcome the other – Can declining rates spur more people to sell in 2025? 

The most recent pending home sales data was the worst on record…actually the worst, yet home prices remain elevated despite listing prices being slashed in certain areas? How can they both be true? By the way,  where is the avalanche of foreclosures we were told were coming? This might be the most confusing start to a year in, well, years. 

This week Memo and Brian break down some of the most widely held VA myths and misconceptions, detail little known facts, and share client stories of success using this amazing benefit. Whether you’ve used your VA home loan benefit before or not, we’re sure this will peak your interest into how truly amazing this program can be for active duty and veterans alike.

Let the arguments begin! (or continue?...🤔) The never-ending battle between supply and demand is ever present in mortgage and real estate. San Diego is doing fairly well with their ADU program, but not everyone’s convinced. While a vast number of homeowners are still sitting on historic low interest rates, 1 in 5 still say they plan on listing their home in the next 3 years.

Today we celebrate our 100th episode. Thank you for being alongside us in this journey. We are encouraged hearing your stories of success in real estate and mortgage. We’re also announcing the launch of our case study series, where Brian and Will share real life success stories in mortgage and real estate. You can check out that playlist at this link here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD...

January was WILD for a lot of reasons, so what does the rest of 2025 have in store? The evolution of AI is applying pressure in a lot of industries, and real estate is no exception. There’s plenty of debate about home prices, mortgage rates, policy, and the economy as a whole. This week we take a broader look at what could be in store for us for the rest of 2025. Articles Mentioned in this episode...

Richard boasts a robust career in real estate, holding a license for over 19 years and serving as a founding partner and broker at 33 Property Management. His commitment to excellence is underscored by his achievement of a Certified Property Management certification and his ongoing dedication to staying abreast of industry developments, ensuring the highest level of service for his clients. As a m...

The jury is out on whether or not all the executive orders and demands from the new president will actually help housing in the short run and the long run. Housing agencies and even developers are chiming in on their stance while the interest rate market continues to fluctuate on a headline-by-headline basis.  Articles referenced in this episode: Trump’s path to lower housing costs has to navigate...

The out-of-control fires in Los Angeles have led to a laundry list of problems that reach well beyond the personal losses homeowners are dealing with. While economic uncertainty may be helping the interest rate market in the weeks to come, there are also warning signs of something bigger at play in the overall economy. Wall Street is trying to make sense of it all, yet none of what we know seems t...

2025 is already off to a dramatic start. From the firestorms in Los Angeles to the deepening of the insurance problems California homeowners are bound to face. Headwinds in mortgage & real estate are already putting pressure on all fronts of real estate in 2025, and we’re just getting started…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for joining us for the final episode of 2024. The Fed’s rate cut may be a “gift” - only time will tell which parts of the economy will benefit from their latest decision.  Numerous parts of the housing sector are relying on the momentum from the end of 2024 to catapult us forward in 2025. Here’s what you need to know closing out 2024.

Everyone is wondering what housing will look like in 2025. Will this be the year that the “old normal” returns?

There’s no easy way to summarize all the data and information that’s swiftly changing in real estate and mortgage. From home sales and demand showing signs of life, to doubt that we will actually build enough housing to absorb buyer appetite….we’re going to be looking for a clear path forward in 2025. 

With the election behind us and the dust is still settling the picture of what mortgage and real estate is starting to take shape. Housing inventory, mortgage rates, regulation, affordability are all competing for the top spot of relevance, but the truth is we need all these guys to play along in 2025.

With the election behind us, we should have a clear path forward right?...not so fast…There are a lot of policy proposals that may or may not even effect housing. The Federal Reserves most recent meeting announced a rate cut, buty why aren’t mortgage rates playing along? We have a lot to talk about this week. 

The election has really been taking it's toll on Real Estate and Mortgage the past few months. Now that we're here on Election Day, what impacts can we expect from the outcome what will continue trending in real estate, and what can we expect from home prices and mortgage rates?

Despite the interest rate cut from the Fed in September, the market because erratic and unpredictable most of October. Jobs, inflation, affordability, inventory, elections…everything is rocking the boat – So here’s how we think the rest of the year will pan out!