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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 27, 2023 • 34min
Logan Mohtashami on housing market chaos
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about new home sales and how mortgage rate volatility is causing chaos in the housing market.Related to this episode:
New home sales continue to climb in 2023
The housing industry is on a mortgage rate roller coaster
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.

Feb 24, 2023 • 32min
The MIP cut and Wells Fargo layoffs
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the mortgage insurance premium cut and Wells Fargo’s mortgage strategy amid more layoffs.Related to this episode:
FHA makes 30 bps MIP cut, mortgage industry cheers
Wells Fargo conducts another round of layoffs in home lending business
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.

Feb 23, 2023 • 35min
Logan Mohtashami on the end of the savagely unhealthy housing market
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about new listings data, purchase apps and the end of the savagely unhealthy housing market.Related to this episode:
The savagely unhealthy housing market is over
Mortgage demand falls again as mortgage rates climb closer to 7%
Housing Market Tracker: Mortgage rates spike as inventory falls
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.

Feb 22, 2023 • 31min
Rocket finds itself at a crossroads, plus more mortgage M&As
On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with editor Angelica Leicht about all that's happening in the mortgage landscape, including acquisitions, deals, reverse happenings and existing sales from January. And, a little bit about the current saga happening at Rocket Mortgage. Related to this episode:
FOA agrees to sell commercial lending business to Roc Capital
Push button. Get CEO? What’s next for Rocket
Existing home sales continue to decline in 2023
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.

Feb 21, 2023 • 25min
Should homebuyers sign up for a 40-year listing agreement?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, senior director of data and content at HW Media, about real estate listing agreements, brokerages expanding into mortgage, luxury teams heading for greener pastures, and more.Related to this episode:
Real estate, right to list agreements, and Rumpelstiltskin
Howard Hanna launches community-based lender United Purpose Mortgage
Zillow offers a new home selling solution with Opendoor
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.

Feb 20, 2023 • 33min
Logan Mohtashami on the collapse in housing investor demand
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the collapse in investor demand and why that hasn’t created a spike in housing inventory. The two also discuss the bond market and mortgage rates.Related to this episode:
Investor home purchases fell by nearly 50% in Q4 2022
The homebuilders got lucky this time
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.

Feb 17, 2023 • 29min
Big exec changes at Rocket and ICE, plus Zillow’s long-term strategy
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Jay Farner leaving Rocket, Joe Tyrrell leaving ICE, Zillow earnings, and more.Related to this episode:
Jay Farner is leaving Rocket Companies
Tim Bowler named president of ICE Mortgage Technology
Zillow’s ‘housing super app’ vision takes shape
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.

Feb 16, 2023 • 36min
Logan Mohtashami on finding the bottom for housing inventory
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.

Feb 15, 2023 • 30min
Odeta Kushi on where mortgage rates will stabilize
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.

Feb 14, 2023 • 27min
Reverse mortgages for ADUs?
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.


