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On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with reporter Connie Kim about the proposed acquisition of Black Knight by ICE and what Blend’s earnings portends for the rest of the tech space. The two also discuss some of the recent tech launches and what might come next. HW Media Articles related to this episode: What will happen if ICE and Black Knight join forces? Blend: We plan to outperform the decline in origination volume Optimal Blue hopes to hook mortgage brokers with real-time rate feature

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why we’re seeing strong purchase application data despite rising rates. The two also discuss housing inventory, demographics and why we should be glad we’re not Canada — at least when it comes to home prices. HW Media articles related to this episode: Think US home prices are high? At least we aren't Canada Almost 45% of homeowners are now equity rich Mortgage applications rise despite higher rates

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Matt Blake about the layoffs at REX Homes, a brokerage that pays agents salary instead of commission. The two also discuss the recent National Association of Realtors legislative conference and how to increase housing inventory.HW Media articles related to this episode: REX lays off most of its employees, sources say NAR members stymied by clogged construction

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the massive volume title companies saw last year and what’s happening as that volume shrinks. The two discuss which companies gained market share and who might be rethinking their title strategy. They also look at the first-quarter earnings for iBuyers Opendoor and Offerpad. HW Media articles related to this episode: Title insurance industry premiums spike $7B year over year Doma lays off 15% of work force as Q1 revenue declines Welcome to the club: iBuyer Opendoor turns a profit in Q1

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editorial Director Tracey Velt about how real estate brokers and agents who have been through down cycles before see opportunity in the current market. The two also discuss brokerage leadership, commission splits and what Zillow is up to.HW Media Articles related to this episode: KW Go’s Smokey Garrett on how to prepare for a market shift Picking up the pieces: Zillow has profitable Q1

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about reverse mortgage volume year to date (it’s way up) and how reverse mortgage business is driving profits for some lenders. The two also discuss the interesting crossover partnership between reverse lenders and shared equity company Point.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Reverse mortgage volume remains above 6,000 loans, HMBS still strong in April Reverse mortgage business 'a driver' of profitability for Liberty parent company Alt. equity company secures new funding, seeks more reverse mortgage partners

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about interest rates, inflation, jobs and more. The two also the timeline of the next recession, as Mohtashami warns he has raised four of his six recession red flags.HW Media articles related to this episode: Federal Reserve approves interest rate hike of half a percentage point How is housing demand holding up? Logan Mohtashami answers

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Bill Conroy about the murky world of crypto securities. The two discuss the venture capital being poured into the space, the near-term potential for disruption, and which companies — traditional or otherwise — are wading into NFTs, crypto-mortgages and crypto-mortgage backed securities.  HW Media articles related to this episode: LoanSnap unveils new cloud-based portal MAXEX extends loan-trading reach with DSCR program Fractional home-equity lender Point raises $115 million

On today’s episode, Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, sits down with Reporter Brooklee Han to look at the highs and the lows of the title industry over the pandemic, including a look inside the strategy of the Big Four title companies.They also talk about the upcoming earnings season, tech innovation and whether refi volume has fully dried up.Articles related to this episode: Colorado Springs offers a window into Stewart's title strategy First American off to a slow start in 2022 Refinance volume has “dried up,” Old Republic says

On today’s episode,  RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt is joined by HousingWire Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake. They talk about what is happening at the National Association of Realtors legislative meeting, including plans to alleviate low inventory by converting unused office and commercial space into housing.They also give an update on Redfin’s recent Fair Housing settlement, upcoming earnings calls and more!HW Media articles related to this episode:Redfin settles Fair Housing Act lawsuit