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HousingWire
The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
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May 21, 2021 • 44min
Appraisal challenges in a competitive housing market
Today’s HousingWire Daily interview features a crossover episode of HousingWire’s Housing News podcast. In this episode, HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Ryan Lundquist, market analyst, owner of Lundquist Appraisal Company and author of The Sacramento Appraisal Blog. During the episode, Lundquist discusses how the appraisal sector fared during the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and how appraisers are navigating this year’s hot housing market.

May 20, 2021 • 14min
Steve Murray on M&A in real estate
Today’s HousingWire Daily features a crossover episode with RealTrending, a podcast that focuses on interviewing the brightest minds in real estate and the housing market.In this episode, Steve Murray, RealTrends advisor and industry stalwart, discusses an update on the merger and acquisition market, how brokers and leaders can support staff during unprecedented times, as well as some lessons learned that can help brokerages moving forward.

May 19, 2021 • 13min
Tom Hutchens on GSE guidelines and the non-QM market
Today’s HousingWire Daily features an interview with Tom Hutchens, Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions’ executive vice president of production. In this episode, Hutchens talks about the talks about the reignited non-QM market, how new GSE guideline updates to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will increase supply for the non-QM sector, and what that means for the market at large.

May 18, 2021 • 19min
Homewise CEO talks homeownership affordability
Today’s HousingWire Daily features an interview with Homewise CEO and visiting fellow at the Urban Institute’s Housing Finance Policy Center, Mike Loftin. In this episode, Loftin discusses his recent brief that examines data which claims homeownership is frequently more affordable than renting for many Americans.

May 17, 2021 • 13min
What's next for United Wholesale Mortgage?
In today’s HousingWire Daily episode, HousingWire Digital Media Manager Alcynna Lloyd joins HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler to discuss the hottest topics coming across HousingWire’s news desk.In this episode, Lloyd and Wheeler discuss HousingWire Managing Editor James Kleimann’s recent HW+ article which dives into United Wholesale Mortgage’s latest Q1 earnings and examines what the mortgage lender’s plans are for growth. During the episode, the pair also pair also talk about the FHFA’s final 'living wills' rule and discuss what could happen if mortgage rates don’t rise this year.

May 14, 2021 • 15min
Zillow’s Matthew Speakman on homebuyer demand
Today’s HousingWire Daily features an interview with Zillow Economist Matthew Speakman. In this episode, Speakman discusses Zillow’s most recent Market Pulse report and new data that suggest some home buyers may be getting discouraged while sellers are growing more confident.HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each afternoon, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsroom that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted by the HW team and produced by Alcynna Lloyd and Victoria Jones.

May 13, 2021 • 50min
Ed Pinto reviews first-time homebuyer bills
Today’s HousingWire Daily interview features a crossover episode from the season 6 premiere of HousingWire’s Housing News podcast. In this episode, HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews AEI Housing Center Director Ed Pinto. During the episode, the pair discuss several bills in Congress that target first-time homebuyers and alternatives to down payment assistance that might do a better job helping those buyers.

May 12, 2021 • 36min
Tom Ferry on how to increase per-agent productivity
Today’s HousingWire Daily features a crossover episode with RealTrending, a podcast that focuses on interviewing the brightest minds in real estate and the housing market.In this episode, Tracey Velt, RealTrends managing editor, interviews Tom Ferry, founder of Ferry International. In this episode Ferry boils down the top things brokers need to do today to increase per-agent productivity, and why he thinks some brokerages have rocket-ship growth, and how to manage teams.HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each afternoon, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsroom that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted by the HW team and produced by Alcynna Lloyd and Victoria Jones.

May 11, 2021 • 14min
Logan Mohtashami talks jobs report, mortgage forbearance
Today’s HousingWire Daily episode features an interview with HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami. In this episode, Mohtashami discusses his recent article that takes a closer look at the latest jobs report and shares what he believes will be the most likely impact on the housing market and mortgage forbearance.Mohtashami’s article is part of our HW+ premium membership community. When you go to sign up, use the code “hwpluspodcast100” to get $100 off your annual membership.

May 10, 2021 • 15min
A closer look at Rocket Mortgage's Q1 results
In today’s HousingWire Daily episode, HousingWire Junior Digital Producer Victoria Jones joins HousingWire Managing Editor James Kleimann to discuss the hottest topics coming across HousingWire’s news desk. In this episode, Jones and Kleimann examine Rocket Mortgage’s Q1 results and what it could mean for the mortgage market. During the episode, Jones and Kleimann review what’s happening with the QM rule and discuss what challenges some VA borrowers are facing in today’s housing market.


