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May 19, 2021 • 45min

Ryan Lundquist on appraising in a hot housing market

This week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Ryan Lundquist, market analyst, and owner of Lundquist Appraisal Company and The Sacramento Appraisal Blog. In this episode, Lundquist discusses how the appraisal sector fared during the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and how appraisers are navigating this year’s hot housing market.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.
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May 10, 2021 • 51min

AEI’s Ed Pinto on the effectiveness of down payment assistance

This week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews AEI Housing Center Director Ed Pinto. In this episode, the pair launch season 6 of the Housing News Podcast by discussing several bills proposed in Congress that address first-time homebuyers, and whether or not he believes down payment assistance will be both and impactful.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.
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Apr 29, 2021 • 30min

Spruce’s Patrick Burns on innovation in title technology

This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Patrick Burns, the CEO, and co-founder of Spruce, a proptech company powering online real estate transactions. In this episode, the pair discuss heightened investor interest in title technology, innovation, and fintech adoption spurred by COVID-19, as well as the rise of M&A and partnerships.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.
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Apr 21, 2021 • 32min

NAHB’s Robert Dietz talks housing supply and policy

This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Robert Dietz, the chief economist and senior vice president of economics and housing policy for the National Association of Homebuilders. In this episode, the pair discuss homebuilding trends across the country as well as housing policy, and the budding market for building to rent.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.
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Apr 12, 2021 • 26min

USMI's Lindsey Johnson on Biden's tax credit and how it impacts insurers

This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Lindsey Johnson, the president of USMI, a private mortgage insurance association, comprised of five of the six mortgage insurance companies in the United States. In this episode, Johnson explains the unique challenges currently facing mortgage insurers, four principles the company considers essential to housing policy reform, and whether or not Biden’s proposed first-time homebuyer tax credit could change the need for private mortgage insurance.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.
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Apr 5, 2021 • 28min

Wells Fargo’s Kristy Fercho on big banks vs startups

This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Kristy Fercho, the executive vice president and head of home lending at Wells Fargo, who also serves as the chairman-elect of the Mortgage Bankers Association.In this episode, Fercho explains how Wells Fargo is best serving borrowers during COVID 19, the overall effect forbearance exits will have on the housing market, and whether or not she is optimistic about the big bank model.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.
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Mar 29, 2021 • 36min

Reggora’s Brian Zitin on changes in residential valuation

This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Brian Zitin, CEO of Reggora. In this episode, Zitin talks about innovation within his company, as well as changes occurring in residential valuation. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. 
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Mar 22, 2021 • 32min

These initiatives could support affordable housing

This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews John Beacham, CEO of Toorak Capital Partners. In this episode, Beacham discusses his recent HousingWire article that outlines three common-sense initiatives that could immediately make a difference in affordable housing, as well as how zoning impacts the home buying process.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.
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Mar 15, 2021 • 50min

SFA's Michael Bright on capital markets in 2021

This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Michael Bright, CEO of Structured Finance Association. In this episode, Bright discusses findings in the 2020 SFA Annual Report as well as what's ahead for the market this year in relation to LIBOR, ESG initiatives and GSE reform. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.
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Mar 8, 2021 • 41min

Danielle Samalin on the importance of fair housing

This week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Danielle Samalin, CEO of Framework Homeownership.  In this episode, Samalin discusses the importance of fair housing, and how homeowners can protect their biggest and most valuable investment toward wealth creation.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.

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