HousingWire Daily

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses the proposal for a national construction fund for multifamily housing, potential impact on inflation, challenges in apartment construction financing, rising construction costs, and predicting housing market trends. The conversation also touches on hurricanes, jobless claims, and recovery post-COVID-19.

Mike Simonsen, founder of Altos Research, discusses home price trends, inventory analysis across different states, and national trends. He explores the impact of mortgage rates on the housing market, advantages of locking in low rates, and unrealistic expectations in the market.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses the correlation between mortgage rates and housing supply, emphasizing the need for lower rates to stimulate home construction. The conversation also compares housing markets in Canada and the US, explores the Federal Reserve's focus, and ends with a light-hearted discussion about 'The Wedding Singer'.

Kristin Messerli discusses the impact of 'money personalities' on homebuyers, emphasizing the need to understand emotions and past experiences in money decisions. The conversation explores generational trends in homebuying habits and the importance of tailored financial education for empowering consumers. The podcast also touches on the significance of identifying one's money personality and its benefits for relationships and children.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses Powell's positive remarks on potential rate cuts, housing priorities under a second Trump administration, and the challenges of addressing housing supply to boost demand. The show explores the impact of government intervention in housing supply, the debate over GSEs and conservatorship, and the significance of keeping the GSEs in conservatorship during economic downturns.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses how factors like inflation and spreads could drive mortgage rates even lower. The podcast explores the impact of spreads on rates, the Federal Reserve's concerns about the labor market, the relationship between rates, inflation, and the housing market, and the evolution of housing affordability. It also emphasizes the importance of monitoring economic data for insights into housing demand and market trends.

James Kleimann, Managing Editor, discusses Ryan Serhant's reality TV show and NAR membership report. They explore income disparities among agents, challenges in the luxury market, and drama among agents on the show. Concerns are raised about the focus on drama potentially harming the brokerage's reputation.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami debunks housing bubble myths in southern markets, analyzes new home sales data, stresses importance of comprehensive analysis over sensationalized predictions, explores signs of stress in the housing market, and discusses frustration with inaccurate information and low new listings in America for 2022.

Lesley Collins, awards program manager, discusses the selection process for HousingWire award winners, highlighting the evolution of award categories, the significance of industry awards, recognition for tech trendsetters, and strategies for winning awards. The podcast provides insights into the meticulous process of selecting award winners and pitfalls in submissions.

Alex Elezaj, Chief Strategy Officer at UWM, discusses housing affordability and UWM's support for brokers. Topics include UWM's initiatives for lower income borrowers, training for brokers, adapting to market changes, and future planning in the housing market.