

Power House
HousingWire
The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire president Diego Sanchez every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they’re differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
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Mar 22, 2021 • 32min
These initiatives could support affordable housing
This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews John Beacham, CEO of Toorak Capital Partners. In this episode, Beacham discusses his recent HousingWire article that outlines three common-sense initiatives that could immediately make a difference in affordable housing, as well as how zoning impacts the home buying process.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2021 • 50min
SFA's Michael Bright on capital markets in 2021
This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Michael Bright, CEO of Structured Finance Association. In this episode, Bright discusses findings in the 2020 SFA Annual Report as well as what's ahead for the market this year in relation to LIBOR, ESG initiatives and GSE reform. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2021 • 41min
Danielle Samalin on the importance of fair housing
This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Danielle Samalin, CEO of Framework Homeownership. In this episode, Samalin discusses the importance of fair housing, and how homeowners can protect their biggest and most valuable investment toward wealth creation.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2021 • 47min
How to be an origination leader in 2021
This week, the founder and CEO of HW Media Clayton Collins interviews Gino Fronti and Don Goettling, who are both area managers at Finance of America Mortgage. In this episode, the founders of DG Media and the Don & Gino show, discuss how to best coach originators in today’s market, as well as how to be an origination leader in 2021. HousingWire articles related to this episode:· Housing News Podcast: Finance of America Mortgage’s Bill Dallas on innovation and housing supplyThe Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2021 • 27min
Sue Woodard on why the customer is the real hero
This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Total Expert’s, Sue Woodard. In this episode, the chief customer officer uses her unique perspective to discuss the current state of mortgage technology. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2021 • 41min
How mortgage lenders can support staff during tough times
This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Vermillion Consulting’s Dale Vermillion. In this episode, the mortgage trainer discusses how lenders can best adjust their businesses during periods of growth, and how they can also support their staff during tumultuous times. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2021 • 37min
HomeBridge’s Brian White on diversity at a practical level
This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews HomeBridgeChief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Brian “Woody” White. In this episode, White discusses what increasing diversity within the housing finance industry looks like on a practical level. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2021 • 33min
Why there won't be a housing crash in 2021
This week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami. In this episode, the pair discuss three reasons why Mohtashami believes there won’t be a 2021 housing market crash.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.HousingWire articles covered in this episode:Three reasons there won’t be a 2021 housing market crash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2021 • 41min
MBS Highway’s Barry Habib on building an empire in 2021
This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews MBS Highway Founder and CEO Barry Habib. In this episode, the pair launch season 5 of the Housing News Podcast by discussing MBS Highways’ 2021 forecast.During the interview, Habib also discusses mortgage rates, what a new administration means for housing, and how the industry can build an empire in 2021.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2021 • 32min
HW Media CEO and Real Trends founder on 2021's purchase market
This week, HW Media founder and CEO Clayton Collins interviews Steve Murray, the co-founder, and president of REAL Trends. In this episode, the pair close out season four of the Housing News Podcast by discussing HW Media’s strategic acquisition of REAL Trends, the residential real estate industry’s leading report that ranks the performance of the top U.S. brokerage firms.During the interview, Murray also discusses his projections for this year’s purchase market and explains how real estate brokerages, loan originators, and title reps can all best work together for a more productive 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices