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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase apps, builder confidence data, inventory and mortgage rates.Related to this episode: Will hotter inflation send mortgage rates back over 7%? Builders are feeling cautiously optimistic thanks to lower mortgage rates Mortgage demand declines amid persistently high inflation  Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American, about where mortgage rates will stabilize, affordability, inventory and more.Related to this episode:Housing Market Update: Slowdance or Great Resetting? Volume, First-time buyers, CX and RatesEnjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about opportunities to help borrowers in retirement, including leveraging reverse mortgages for ADUs or “granny flats.”Related to this episode: Sandwich generation stressed about meeting financial obligations Millionaires aren’t always confident about retirement, survey says Reverse mortgage program is a fraying senior lifeline, experts say Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and how the recent increase will affect the spring home-buying season. The two also discuss inventory and the state of the overall economy.Related to this episode: Mortgage rates rise for the first time in 2023. Is volatility back? Housing Market Tracker: Inventory and purchase applications data fall together Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about recent lender news, including the very hot M&A market, more drama at loanDepot and the latest in the Rocket/UWM battle for brokers.Related to this episode: Inside American Pacific Mortgage’s quest for expansion Anthony Hsieh steps down as loanDepot’s executive chairman Rocket Mortgage will fight UWM’s ‘ultimatum’ with its wallet Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase app data and the spring homebuying season, and what he predicts for inventory and mortgage rates.Related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker: Inventory and purchase applications data fall together Hawkish Fed couldn’t curb market optimism — and mortgage rates tumbled  Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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

On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by Michelle Boyd, Chief Strategy Officer at Terner Housing Innovation Labs to extend the discussion from their recent Fireside Chat. They talk about about the nation's current housing affordability crisis and the work that Terner is doing to address these challenges for homebuyers.Terner Labs works with a portfolio of businesses and entrepreneurs to provide weekly coaching, grants and fundraising, and access to a national network of trade associations, nonprofits, and media outlets. Their 2023 applications open soon and can be found here. Related to this episode: Rate buydowns are the cat’s meow in today’s market Borrowers opt for permanent rate buydowns amid affordability challenges Affordable Housing Mini-Con Housing Lab Welcomes Six New Ventures to Third Annual Cohort, Prioritizing Housing Equity and Sustainability The Housing Lab: Elevating Innovations to Make the Housing Market More Affordable and Fair Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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

On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by the Senior Director of Content and Data Tracey Velt to discuss some of the cost-cutting measures seen among several nationwide brokerages, including personnel cuts and the closing down of brick-and-mortar offices. They also talk about how to best prepare for the worst-case in commission lawsuits and some of the great speakers you could see in this year's Gathering of Eagles.Related to this episode: Personnel targeted as brokers reduce expenses The Agency becomes the latest firm to undergo staff cuts Offerpad conducts another round of layoffs Are brick-and-mortar brokerage offices going the way of the dodo? Are you prepping for worst-case commission lawsuit outcomes? Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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

On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about Friday's incredibly strong jobs report and the implications for future decisions by the Fed.  Related to this episode: Positive jobs report sends mortgage rates higher Register: HW+ Housing Market Update Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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

On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by Altos Research President Mike Simonsen to unpack some of the recent data from Altos' research, including unusual inventory data for January and a potential turning tide on the demand side of the market.They also discuss an upcoming HousingWire webinar with Mike that will go into his 2023 market predictions. Related to this episode: Has the Housing Market Already Found the Bottom? Webinar: Positive Signs for the Spring Housing Market? Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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