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HousingWire
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.
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Feb 3, 2023 • 18min
Altos Research's Mike Simonsen on the market's 2023 bounce back
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

Feb 2, 2023 • 24min
Logan Mohtashami on why a soft landing is feasible
On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about the data in his most recent weekly housing market tracker, which had purchase apps heating up but still saw a decline in inventory.Related to this episode:Housing Market Tracker: Housing inventory falls once moreEnjoy 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

Feb 1, 2023 • 15min
These four markets are starting to see home price corrections
On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by newsroom editor Angelica Leicht to unpack some of the recent newsroom coverage, including Flagstar Bank's retail mortgage division shutdown, predictions for home price correction and layoffs at Clear Capital. Related to this episode:
Flagstar Bank shuts down retail mortgage division
These four cities will see 2008-like correction in home prices: Goldman Sachs
Clear Capital cuts 24% of its workforce in restructuring
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

Jan 31, 2023 • 24min
NAR's victory in antitrust probe and brokerage profitability
On today's episode, Senior Director of Content and Data Tracey Velt is joined by real estate reporter Brooklee Han to talk all things real estate. They get into a recent NAR victory in a renewed DOJ antitrust probe and recent talks between Compass, eXp and @propertries execs about the profitability of brokerage firms. Related to this episode:
Compass, other brokerages go head-to-head on final day of Inman Connect
NAR victorious in renewed DOJ antitrust probe
Sanford, other execs talk leadership in a slow 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

Jan 30, 2023 • 26min
Logan Mohtashami: New home sales need lower mortgage rates
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about the new home sales report and where homebuilders are as we head into the spring homebuying season.Related to this episode:
Optimism spreads after new home sales climb in December
Homebuilders still need lower mortgage rates
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

Jan 27, 2023 • 34min
The latest news on CoStar, Better.com, loanDepot and Revolution Mortgage
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Managing Editor James Kleimann to talk about CoStar’s interest in buying Realtor.com, the one-day mortgage program launched by Better.com, and the move by one of the top-performing teams at LoanDepot to Revolution Mortgage.Related to this episode:
CoStar’s rumored $3B deal for Realtor.com “seems a little low,” Spencer Rascoff says
Digital lender Better.com rolls out “one-day mortgage” program
A top producing loanDepot team heads to Revolution Mortgage
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

Jan 26, 2023 • 33min
Logan Mohtashami on the recent rebound in mortgage apps
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Logan Mohtashami about the positive trend in purchase application data, which started on Nov. 9, and how the most recent data shows a clear stabilization in the market.Related to this episode:
Housing Market Tracker: Purchase apps jump 25%
As mortgage rates decline, the mantra is ‘no buyers left behind’
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

Jan 25, 2023 • 37min
Lenders react to LLPA fee changes
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about layoffs at Rocket, pricing strategies at UWM and how lenders are reacting to changes in loan level pricing adjustment fees.Related to this episode:
Rocket eliminates about 50 jobs in its second round of layoffs for 2023
UWM gave brokers big discounts to play with. It could be risky
The mortgage industry is nervous about LLPA fee changes
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

Jan 24, 2023 • 28min
How reverse mortgage pros are working to fill the pipeline right now
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about the latest reverse news, including how reverse originators are working to fill their pipeline right now.Related to this episode:
Reverse pros talk shop on keeping business moving in 2023
AZ bill could wipe out property taxes for some, but not reverse borrowers
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

Jan 23, 2023 • 34min
Logan Mohtashami: We’re officially under 1M in housing inventory
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami on housing inventory going below 1 million, and what the latest economic data means for a recession.Related to this episode:Housing inventory under 1M again as sales collapseEnjoy the episode!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here 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