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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 

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