
HousingWire Daily
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 29, 2024 • 42min
David McCarthy on how the election could affect housing policy
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with David McCarthy, managing director and head of legislative affairs at the CRE Finance Council, about how the election could affect housing policy. McCarthy discusses outcome scenarios for taxes, bank capital, GSE reform and regulation depending on which party wins the presidency, but also the House and Senate.Related to this episode:
Housing Policy | HousingWire
CRE Finance Council
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Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024 • 27min
Logan Mohtashami on what to look for during jobs week
Logan Mohtashami, Lead Analyst at HousingWire, dives deep into the impacts of jobs week on mortgage rates and the housing market. He explains how rising rates are decreasing mortgage demand and home listings, while prices remain unexpectedly resilient. The discussion also explores the bond market, particularly the 10-year yield, and its implications for the economy. Mohtashami emphasizes the significance of labor data trends and their influence on Federal Reserve policies, making it clear that navigating this economic landscape requires sharp insights and timely decisions.

Oct 25, 2024 • 28min
The issues facing mortgage brokers in this market
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with executives from the National Association of Mortgage Brokers: Executive Director Valerie Saunders and President Jim Nabors, about issues facing their members, market share and their new homebuyer report.Related to this episode:
Valerie Saunders | LinkedIn
Jim Nabors | LinkedIn
National Association of Mortgage Brokers
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Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2024 • 32min
Logan Mohtashami on why rates keep going up
In this discussion, Logan Mohtashami, a lead analyst known for his insights on mortgage rates and economic indicators, dives deep into the factors driving mortgage rates up. He explains the relationship between rising bond yields and interest rates, stressing the importance of solid economic data over speculation. Mohtashami also touches on how the upcoming election might affect housing markets and labor trends, urging listeners to focus on long-term data for better predictions amidst political uncertainties.

Oct 23, 2024 • 29min
Adam Ozimek on how the next president can solve our housing crisis
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Adam Ozimek, chief economist at Economic Innovation Group, about how the next president can solve our housing crisis — no matter who wins the White House.Related to this episode:
Housing affordability is a political unifier among swing-state voters | HousingWire
Adam Ozimek | X
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Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2024 • 20min
Erin Wester on pricing engines as a single source of truth
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Erin Wester, vice president of product management at Optimal Blue, about the broad role of pricing engines in the lending landscape.Related to this episode:
Optimal Blue
Erin Wester | LinkedIn
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Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2024 • 30min
Logan Mohtashami on the Fed’s contempt for housing
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing starts and stubborn mortgage rates.Related to this episode:
The Fed’s monetary policy is stifling new construction | HousingWire
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Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2024 • 26min
James Kleimann on AI’s impact on the housing industry
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the promise —and threat — of AI for the housing industry.Related to this episode:
Artificial Intelligence | HousingWire
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Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024 • 32min
Logan Mohtashami on what’s keeping mortgage rates from falling
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what’s keeping mortgage rates from falling and why Americans don’t have to worry about the dollar crashing.Related to this episode:
Today’s Locked Mortgage Rates | HousingWire
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Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2024 • 26min
How New Jersey Realtors are handling a lack of inventory
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lisa Comito, president of Greater Bergen Realtors, about the challenges in the New Jersey housing market and how she’s leveraging AI.Related to this episode:
It’s no longer a frenzy, but the Bergen County housing market is still hot | HousingWire
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Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices