HousingWire Daily

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HW+ Director Brena Nath about the June issue of HousingWire Magazine, which features winners of the Rising Stars award, including Morgan Salama, a VP at Realogy, on the cover. The two also talk about other HW award programs and how companies can submit compelling nominations.HW Media Articles related to this episode:HousingWire Magazine: 2022

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inventory, inflation and purchase apps. The two also discuss existing home sales and recession red flags.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Purchase apps are at 2009 level: where's the inventory? Are new home sales flagging a recession? 

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Reporter Bill Conroy about the data breach at Lakeview Loan Servicing that exposed the personal information of 2.5 million borrowers, and the lawsuits now being filed against the company.The two also discuss the rise of alternative loan products in this purchase market, including non-QM loans and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs).HW Media Articles related to this episode: Lakeview Loan Servicing confronts wave of lawsuits after data breach The housing industry will soon be up in ARMs PLS market is on track to notch record volume this year 

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei about the challenges facing FHFA Director Sandra Thompson, and how she might sharpen her focus now that she has been confirmed. The two also discuss manufactured housing and the myriad obstacles in front of the GSEs as they look to serve borrowers taking out chattel loans to buy manufactured homes.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Sandra Thompson confirmed as FHFA director GSEs still shun the low end of manufactured housing  

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the many questions about RESPA compliance, and how real estate and title companies are figuring out how to stay on the right side of regulations. The two also discuss the rebrand and 10M fundraise of Buyside (now Percy) and the latest new home sales report.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Beach trips and other challenges of interpreting RESPA April new home sales drop 16.6%, pushing up supply Meet Percy: Buyside announces rebranding

On this episode, Brena Nath, director of HW+ and events, talks with RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt about some of the exciting upcoming events and awards planned by HW Media. The two discuss the winners of RealTrends' 2022 Game Changers Award and what speakers and topics will be featured at the Gathering of Eagles event next month in Colorado Springs.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Gathering of Eagles GameChangers brokerages show triple-digit, five-year growth HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each afternoon, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Elissa Branch.

On this episode, Director of HW+ and Events Brena Nath talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about rates are affecting housing starts, existing home sales, and the myths behind panic selling. The two also discuss some of the topics brought up at a recent in-person talk with Mohtashami, including how the luxury market is being affected by rising rates.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Almost 45% of homeowners are now equity rich Mortgage applications rise despite higher rates This savagely unhealthy housing market needs higher rates

On today’s episode,  HousingWire Senior Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei is joined by Mortgage Reporter Maria Volkova. They talk about Julia Gordon's confirmation as the new FHA commissioner and what kinds of policies we should expect to see coming out of her office, including adjustments to servicing guidelines and potential reduction in premiums. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Julia Gordon confirmed as new FHA commissioner FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon gets to work  CHLA and 41 IMBs urge the FHA to cut MI premiums

On today’s episode,  RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt is joined by HousingWire Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake. They talk about some of the insights gained from Compass' recent first-quarter earnings amid reported losses and leadership shakeups. They also talk about the feasibility of prosecuting RESPA violations and give an update on discount brokerage REX's supposed shut down amid their litigation against the National Association of Realtors. Articles related to this episode: Compass CFO steps down following tough Q1 Beach trips and other challenges of interpreting RESPA REX lays off most of its employees, sources say REX closes brokerage, hires David Boies in Zillow lawsuit HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each afternoon, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Elissa Branch.

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HW Media CEO Clayton Collins about how mortgage and real estate executives are dealing with this low-volume environment, from Anthony Hsieh at loanDepot to Bill Dallas, most recently at Finance of America. As host of the Housing News podcast, Clayton gets to dive deep into how executives are feeling and what practical steps they’re taking.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Preparing for a mortgage market cycle with Anthony Hsieh Blend: We plan to outperform the decline in origination volume Lessons from lenders' Q1 earnings amid epic volume drop