HousingWire Daily

On today’s podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Daren Blomquist, vice president of market economics at Auction.com, about what distressed home sales can tell us about the larger 2025 housing market.Related to this episode: Distressed properties signal a slowdown in 2025 housing market | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Fed day and what the Fed revealed about their 2025 strategy.Related to this episode: Fed cuts rates by 25 bps, signals a slower pace ahead | HousingWire The Federal Reserve’s housing recession dilemma | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bill Emerson, president of Rocket Companies, about their lawsuit against HUD, which alleges that the agency is unfairly holding the company accountable for the actions of an independent appraiser. The two also discuss the DOJ lawsuit against Rocket.Related to this episode: Rocket sues HUD, saying it isn’t accountable for appraiser’s actions | HousingWire DOJ sues Rocket, appraisal companies over alleged discrimination | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, about NAR’s 2025 forecast and what she expects for the housing market next year.Related to this episode: Housing Economic Summit HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the wildcard events that could affect the 2025 housing market.Related to this episode: Today’s sellers don’t have to worry about underwater mortgages | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Clow, a HousingWire editor specializing in the reverse mortgage industry, dives into the 'silver tsunami'—the wave of homes expected to hit the market as older generations age. He discusses why many seniors are hesitant to sell, impacting housing availability for younger buyers. The conversation also touches on the increasing significance of manufactured homes amid rising prices and affordability challenges. Chris highlights innovative solutions to adapt to the needs of multigenerational families and critiques the regulatory landscape affecting consumer protection.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why he’s excited about the 2025 housing market.Related to this episode: How to track housing data to know what’s coming next | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Research, about returning to a more normal housing market and the data signals he’s paying attention to as we head into 2025.Related to this episode: Will 2025 finally be a ‘normal’ housing market? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooklee Han, a savvy reporter for HousingWire specializing in real estate, dives deep into the industry's future amidst the Trump administration's potential influence. She unpacks the nuances of ongoing commission lawsuits and the DOJ's antitrust scrutiny, stressing the evolving challenges for brokers. Han also highlights noteworthy philanthropic efforts by Realtor Leigh Brown in disaster relief, showcasing how real estate professionals are stepping up during crises while navigating a complex legal landscape.

Logan Mohtashami, a lead analyst with deep insights into the U.S. economy and housing market, discusses key trends shaping the future of home buying. He highlights how Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the landscape, with Gen Z moving to purchase homes more quickly than their predecessors. The conversation spans the impact of mortgage rates on buyer activity and the potential shifts in market stability with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Mohtashami emphasizes the optimistic outlook for housing tied to demographic changes and the role of immigration in economic growth.