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Logan Mohtashami on how many Fed rate cuts to expect in 2025

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates, pending sales and insurance costs. Related to this episode: In leaving rates alone, the Fed hides behind solid labor market | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 31, 202529 min

MBA’s Bob Broeksmit on housing policy priorities in a new administration

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the trade group’s priorities under the Trump administration. Related to this episode: Bob Broeksmit outlines MBA priorities under Trump administration | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 30, 202513 min

Logan Mohtashami on Fed day and mortgage rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Fed day, mortgage rates and new home sales. Related to this episode: Why new-home sales are disappointing, despite beating estimates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 29, 202518 min

Jason Mitchell on being sued by the CFPB and the larger implications of the case

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jason Mitchell, founder of the Jason Mitchell Group about his experience being sued by the CFPB and the larger implications of the case. Related to this episode: CFPB sues Rocket, The Jason Mitchell Group over RESPA violations | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 28, 202536 min

Logan Mohtashami: Why didn’t home prices correct with lower home sales?

On today’s podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about existing home sales, home prices and purchase apps heading into the spring housing market. Related to this episode: Why didn’t we see a national home-price correction in 2024? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 27, 202529 min

Logan Mohtashami on Trump’s call for lower interest rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Trump’s call for lower interest rates and where that puts the Fed, plus a big deflationary move on the rental index. Related to this episode: What’s behind Trump’s ‘demand’ for lower interest rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 24, 202530 min

Mike Simonsen on addressing the housing affordability crisis

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Altos President Mike Simonsen about home sales, the affordability crisis and how Trump’s housing policies could affect the spring home-buying market. Related to this episode: Home sales are stalled with 7% mortgages | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 23, 202526 min

Logan Mohtashami on how Trump’s executive orders impact housing

In today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Welcome talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about President Trump’s executive orders related to housing and what to expect next. Related to this episode: Trump issues executive order: Emergency price relief on housing | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 22, 202527 min

Pivot Financial’s Jennifer McGuinness on portfolio risks following the California wildfires

On today’s epsidoe, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jennifer McGuinness, CEO of Pivot Financial, about the risks lenders and investors are facing after the California wildfires. Related to this episode: CoreLogic puts property damage from two fires at up to $45B | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 21, 202533 min

Logan Mohtashami: How low do mortgage rates need to go for builders?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing starts and permits, mortgage rates and purchase applications. Related to this episode: Rising mortgage rates zap builder confidence | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 20, 202527 min

Logan Mohtashami on Fed signals and mortgage rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates falling on Fed talk and what to expect from some of the new incoming administration figures at HUD, FHFA and Treasury. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates fall after remarks by Fed President Waller | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 17, 202526 min

Brooklee Han on the Supreme Court and NAR

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Reporter Brooklee Han about the Supreme Court’s decision not to weigh in on the battle between NAR and the DOJ, as well as some specific housing markets she’s writing about. Related to this episode: The Supreme Court is out, so what’s next for NAR? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 16, 202527 min

Logan Mohtashami on Inflation and mortgage rates in 2025

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation numbers and how that data is impacting mortgage rates. The two also discuss a possible trade war and housing inventory. Related to this episode: Housing demand positive, but at risk from higher mortgage rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 15, 202529 min

Clayton Collins on the devastating impact of the California wildfires

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins about the California wildfires and their impact on inventory, rent and insurance in the area. Related to this episode: Wildfire | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 14, 202535 min

Logan Mohtashami on what jobs week data means for mortgage rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about jobs week data, including Friday’s jobs report, and what it all means for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Jobs week data is keeping mortgage rates above 7% | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 13, 202533 min

CoreLogic’s Jon Schneyer on the potential impact of the LA fires

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jon Schneyer, director of catastrophe response at CoreLogic, about the LA fires and the potential impact on the California housing market. Related to this episode: LA fires upend rental market as residents scramble for housing | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 10, 202528 min

Mike Simonsen on the housing market trends to watch this year

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Simonsen, president of Altos Research, about the two big housing market trends to watch in 2025. Related to this episode: The two big housing market trends to watch in 2025 | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 9, 202526 min

Logan Mohtashami: How to gauge spring housing demand

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report and how that might impact mortgage rates and spring housing demand. Related to this episode: Has spring housing demand already started? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 8, 202529 min

SitusAMC's Jon Gerretsen on reducing risks in loan manufacturing

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jon Gerretsen, Managing Director of Residential New Originations and Fulfillment Services at SitusAMC, about how the company is partnering with clients on the front end of the loan manufacturing process to reduce risks and make teams more efficient. Related to this episode: Situs AMC HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 7, 202522 min

Logan Mohtashami on why jobs data is so important for mortgage rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about jobs week and why jobs data is so important for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Jobless claims keep mortgage rates elevated | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 6, 202529 min

Chris Clow on reverse mortgage lending opportunities in 2025

On today’s episode, Editor Chris Clow talks about opportunities for reverse mortgage lending in 2025 and what the landscape looks like with a new administration coming in. Related to this episode: The biggest reverse mortgage opportunities in 2025 | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 3, 202528 min

Sarah Wolak on trending housing market topics

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Sarah Wolak about trending topics and what she’s keeping an eye on in the new year. Related to this episode: Homebuilders are using more buyer incentives since the election | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Jan 2, 202526 min

Logan Mohtashami on HousingWire’s 2025 housing market forecast

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about HousingWire’s 2025 forecast and the outlook for mortgage rates, home sales, home prices and more as we head into the new year. Related to this episode: How HousingWire’s 2025 housing market forecast compares to others | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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

Dec 31, 202439 min

Logan Mohtashami’s 2024 year in review

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the positives and negatives for housing in 2024. Related to this episode: Housing market data positive despite Powell’s Grinch act | HousingWire The homebuilders’ 2025 supply and demand problem | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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

Dec 30, 202431 min

Brooklee Han on the biggest real estate stories in 2024

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Reporter Brooklee Han to talk about the biggest real estate stories in 2024 and what will still be relevant in the next year. Related to this episode: Appeals of NAR settlement approval continue to pile up | HousingWire ‘The DOJ is coming for NAR’: What’s next after the $418M settlement? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 27, 202429 min

Nate Smoyer on the state of real estate marketing

On today’s spisode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Nate Smoyer, Director of Real Estate Program Growth at HousingWire, about marketing, real estate, conspiracy theories and more. Related to this episode: Marketing | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 26, 202439 min

Brena Nath on 2025 HousingWire events

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, senior director of subscriptions and events, about the roster of speakers and sessions lined up for HousingWire events in 2025. Related to this episode: Housing Economic Summit The Gathering 2025 HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 24, 202428 min

Logan Mohtashami on existing home sales, inflation and mortgage rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about existing home sales, mortgage rate forecasts and inflation. Related to this episode: All those 2025 mortgage rates forecasts are now wrong | HousingWire Why did existing home sales grow with higher mortgage rates? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 23, 202429 min

Daren Blomquist on the signals from distressed home sales

On today’s podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Daren Blomquist, vice president of market economics at Auction.com, about what distressed home sales can tell us about the larger 2025 housing market. Related to this episode: Distressed properties signal a slowdown in 2025 housing market | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 20, 202435 min

Logan Mohtashami on the Fed’s 2025 game plan

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Fed day and what the Fed revealed about their 2025 strategy. Related to this episode: Fed cuts rates by 25 bps, signals a slower pace ahead | HousingWire The Federal Reserve’s housing recession dilemma | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 19, 202423 min

Bill Emerson on Rocket’s lawsuit against HUD

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bill Emerson, president of Rocket Companies, about their lawsuit against HUD, which alleges that the agency is unfairly holding the company accountable for the actions of an independent appraiser. The two also discuss the DOJ lawsuit against Rocket. Related to this episode: Rocket sues HUD, saying it isn’t accountable for appraiser’s actions | HousingWire DOJ sues Rocket, appraisal companies over alleged discrimination | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 18, 202425 min

Jessica Lautz on NAR’s 2025 housing market forecast

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, about NAR’s 2025 forecast and what she expects for the housing market next year. Related to this episode: Housing Economic Summit HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 17, 202426 min

Logan Mohtashami on wildcards in the 2025 housing market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the wildcard events that could affect the 2025 housing market. Related to this episode: Today’s sellers don’t have to worry about underwater mortgages | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 16, 202432 min

Chris Clow on where we could see ‘silver tsunami’ inventory

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Chris Clow about where we would see any inventory from the ‘silver tsunami’ as well as the latest on trigger leads and manufactured homes. Related to this episode: Is there a housing inventory ‘silver tsunami?’ Not where it’s needed | HousingWire CHLA urges CFPB action on trigger leads after legislative effort fails | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 13, 202433 min

Logan Mohtashami on why’s he’s excited about the 2025 housing market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why he’s excited about the 2025 housing market. Related to this episode: How to track housing data to know what’s coming next | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 12, 202427 min

Altos President Mike Simonsen on whether 2025 will be a ‘normal’ housing market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Research, about returning to a more normal housing market and the data signals he’s paying attention to as we head into 2025. Related to this episode: Will 2025 finally be a ‘normal’ housing market? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 11, 202428 min

Real estate industry may still be in DOJ's crosshairs under Trump

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about commission lawsuits and the DOJ under a new Trump administration, the priorities of big brokerages heading into 2025, and charitable work by North Carolina Realtor Leigh Brown. Related to this episode: What Gail Slater’s DOJ nomination means for real estate antitrust issues | HousingWire Reflecting on the Hurricane Helene relief effort with Leigh Brown | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 10, 202430 min

Logan Mohtashami on the reality of U.S. economics

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the U.S .economic picture, including the jobs report, mortgage rates and what the demographic overlap of Millennials and Gen-Z homebuyers will mean for housing. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates fall on jobs week data | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 9, 202429 min

Chris Whalen on removing Fannie and Freddie from conservatorship

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with investment banker and author Chris Whalen about the possibilities and challenges of bringing the GSEs — Fannie and Freddie — out of conservatorship. Whalen edits The Institutional Risk Analyst newsletter and has held positions in organizations such as the House Republican Conference Committee, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Bear, Stearns & Co., Prudential Securities, and Carrington Mortgage Holdings. Related to this episode: Broeksmit: MBA ready to work on GSEs’ exit from conservatorship | HousingWire Chris Whalen | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 6, 202429 min

Logan Mohtashami on getting 11% home-price growth in 2025

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home-price forecasts for 2025, especially the one by the Apollo Group that has home prices rising by 10.8%. Related to this episode: 2025 Housing Market Forecast: The Path to Home Sales Recovery | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 5, 202435 min

Chris Clow on ‘deleting’ the CFPB and a new HUD secretary

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Chris Clow about the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and HUD under the incoming Trump administration. Related to this episode: Elon Musk calls for the CFPB to be ‘deleted’ | HousingWire Trump names Scott Turner the new HUD secretary | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! 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.

Dec 4, 202430 min

CoreLogic’s Shaleen Khatod on the role of AI in real estate

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Shaleen Khatod, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Strategy, Products and Innovation at CoreLogic, about the role of AI in real estate and how that should represent not just artificial intelligence, but agent intelligence. Related to this episode: CoreLogic HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire 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.

Dec 3, 202425 min

Logan Mohtashami: BlackRock is not buying any homes

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the idea that Wall Street is buying up all the homes and the unusually strong housing demand we’re seeing as we head into December. Related to this episode: No, Wall Street investors haven’t bought 44% of homes this year | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire 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.

Dec 2, 202430 min

Freedom Mortgage CEO Stan Middleman on playing the long game

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Stan Middleman, founder, president and CEO of Freedom Mortgage, about adapting to changing economic conditions, the risks he sees in this market and what it means to play the long game. Related to this episode: Freedom Mortgage founder addresses ’extraordinary’ credit profiles, profitability and products | HousingWire Daily HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire 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.

Nov 29, 202435 min

Angel Oak President Tom Hutchens on the non-QM forecast for 2025

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions, about what’s happening in the non-QM part of the industry and his outlook for 2025. Related to this episode: Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions taps Hutchens for president role, promotes three others | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire 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.

Nov 27, 202422 min

AIME CEO Jonathon Haddad on his vision for growing the broker channel

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jonathon Haddad, chairman and CEO of the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), about his vision for the broker channel and the long-term goal to get to 50% market share. Related to this episode: AIME names Jonathon Haddad as new CEO and chairman | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire 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.

Nov 26, 202431 min

Logan Mohtashami on existing home sales and housing demand

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about existing home sales and what housing demand today is showing us about the spring. Related to this episode: Did lower mortgage rates lead to higher home prices in October? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire 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.

Nov 25, 202425 min

NAHREP’s Gary Acosta on the Trump policies that could impact real estate

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Gary Acosta, co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) about how the incoming Trump administration could affect the real estate market in 2025. The two discuss inventory, immigration, regulation and more. Related to this episode: Trump’s plan to build houses on federal land, explained | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire 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.

Nov 22, 202430 min

Logan Mohtashami on Trump’s Treasury pick and how that could affect mortgage rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what Trump is looking for in a Treasury Secretary and how that could affect mortgage rates. The two also discuss housing starts and purchase applications. Related to this episode: Here’s why we won’t build millions of new homes | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire 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.

Nov 21, 202432 min

James Kleimann on Rocket, Zillow and building houses on federal land

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how Rocket and Zillow are playing to win in this market, lender profits in Q3 and whether we can realistically build houses on federal land. Related to this episode: How Rocket Mortgage plans to win in 2025 | HousingWire Zillow’s mortgage business is growing. Lenders beware | HousingWire The typical mortgage lender made a profit of $701 per loan in Q3 | HousingWire Trump’s plan to build houses on federal land, explained | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire 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.

Nov 20, 202429 min