HousingWire Daily

Diego Sanchez, HousingWire President, discusses The Gathering event and their strategy for content, community, and commerce. Highlights include the success and growth of the event, preparing for a refinance boom, impact of commission lawsuits, building relationships through housing events, and the importance of 'The Gathering'.

Chris Clow, Editor at HousingWire, discusses potential housing legislation and regulation in this election year, including taxation changes and federal incentives to boost housing supply. The podcast explores the impact of housing issues on the upcoming elections and the approaches of the Biden and Trump administrations. It also delves into mortgage rates, refinance booms, fair lending policies, CFPB's role, and the potential for passing recent housing legislation. Finally, it emphasizes the need for bipartisan support in prioritizing housing initiatives and the potential for housing to unite people in Washington.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses the possibility of mortgage rates reaching 6% or 8%. Factors influencing rates include inflation data, the housing market, and the Federal Reserve's actions. The podcast also covers the expected refinance boom in 2024, the current state of the spring housing market, TIAA's mission, apartment growth, and the impact of a banking crisis on mortgage rates and credit spreads.

Managing Editor James Kleimann discusses the increasing popularity of assumable mortgages and the job prospects for housing professionals. The podcast also explores the challenges and limitations of assumable mortgages, the role of incentives in the housing industry, projections for mortgage rates in 2024, and the decline in membership of real estate agents and mortgage professionals.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami analyzes recent comments by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell on rate cuts, discusses rising credit card and autolone delinquencies, and expresses frustration towards the Fed's lack of awareness about the housing industry. In addition, the episode includes predictions for the mortgage industry in 2024 and ends with some banter about the Super Bowl.

Reporter Brooklee Han discusses the settlement agreement reached by Keller Williams in the Sitzer Burnett lawsuit and the potential impact on other pending cases. They also explore the ongoing commission lawsuits in the real estate industry and the implications of AI technology for fraudulent activities.

Sarah Kahn, president and CEO of Housing Forward, discusses strategies to reduce homelessness. The podcast explores the success of a strategic coalition in Dallas-Fort Worth, utilizing COVID relief funds, working with landlords, and understanding homelessness through the Point in Time Count.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami and Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler discuss the surprising job report, the need for rate cuts, and the impact on the economy. They also explore the importance of labor data, the effects of COVID-19, and variables influencing the housing market. Additionally, they highlight an upcoming live event and the value of weekly housing data.

Bill Emerson, Rob Van Raaphorst and Marcia Davies remember the leadership and legacy of industry leader David Stevens. They discuss his impact, personality, commitment to family, and his ability to inspire others. They reflect on his leadership style, love for music, and dedication to his family. The speakers also express their gratitude for memories shared about Dave and promote an upcoming event called 'The Gathering' in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Lead analyst Logan Motorshami discusses the recent Federal Reserve meeting and the number of future rate cuts in 2024. They explore the impact of higher mortgage rates on the housing market and the possibility of a Fed pivot. The hosts analyze the likelihood of rate cuts occurring in March and the effect on the spring home buying season. They also discuss various economic data related to jobs and labor force growth.