James Kleimann on Rocket, Zillow and building houses on federal land

Nov 20, 2024

In this engaging conversation, James Kleimann, Managing Editor at HousingWire, unpacks the strategies of major players like Rocket Mortgage and Zillow in today's market. He discusses how Rocket is adapting to rising mortgage rates and leveraging technology while smaller lenders struggle. The talk also ventures into Zillow’s innovative Flex Program for real estate agents and their growing mortgage business. Additionally, they tackle the controversial idea of building homes on federal land, highlighting its complexities and challenges in the quest for affordable housing.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates

03:15 • 6min

Navigating Challenges in Mortgage Appraisal and Zillow's Market Evolution

09:41 • 2min

Zillow's Evolution: The Flex Program

11:22 • 7min

Exploring Federal Lands for Housing Development: Challenges and Implications

18:15 • 4min

Navigating Affordable Housing Challenges

21:52 • 6min