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Logan Mohtashami, lead housing analyst known for data-driven market commentary. He breaks down surprising January tracker resilience and how a big snowstorm affected listings. He explains why mortgage rates near 6% have boosted demand, whether sidelined buyers are returning or just bouncing, and what spring might look like for inventory and prices.

Mike Simonsen, chief economist at Compass who analyzes housing trends, walks through where spring market traction is appearing. He discusses relists driving renewed demand and shrinking price-cut activity. Regional contrasts get attention: Florida tightening and ultra-luxury gains in San Diego versus higher inventory in Texas. He also touches on affordability shifts and markets with the tightest supply.

Logan Mohtashami, lead housing analyst who tracks home prices, yields and mortgage dynamics. He says home prices follow supply and demand, not presidential comments. He explains how markets adjust, affordability and recent demand shifts. He also discusses Kevin Warsh’s nomination, limited 10-year yield reaction, and why labor and inflation data drive rates.

Logan Mohtashami, lead housing analyst known for mortgage market forecasts, breaks down Kevin Warsh's nomination and the market reaction. He discusses Warsh's hawkish history and why he might act dovish now. Logan also covers short-term 10-year yield behavior, mortgage rate outlook, confirmation risks and scenarios that could unsettle bonds.

Jason Mitchell, founder of the fast-growing Jason Mitchell Group and real estate operations advisor, discusses rising lawsuits over lender–agent referral relationships. He breaks down why referrals boost closing ratios, argues referrals can protect consumers versus random searches, and explores transparency fixes like clearer disclosures and settlement statement listings.

Logan Mohtashami, lead housing analyst known for data-driven mortgage and Fed commentary. He breaks down the Fed’s unity and its implications for future rate cuts. He walks through market reactions, mortgage-rate calm, and why purchase applications and spring housing demand look stronger. Short, clear takes with a touch of travel and light banter.

Logan Mohtashami, a lead housing analyst known for data-driven home price and mortgage forecasts. He breaks down mortgage spreads and why many misread them. He explains noisy month-to-month housing data versus forward trackers. He revisits the mid-2024 market shift, shares a 2026 baseline for home prices, and discusses Fed posture and timing around naming a Fed chair.

Logan Mohtashami, a lead analyst on housing and mortgage market dynamics, offers a data-driven take on rising demand and inventory trends. He discusses seasonal effects on early-year data, why sellers becoming buyers improves market flow, price-cut seasonality, and what Fed week and bond moves mean for rates and housing demand.

Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst known for the HousingWire tracker, brings data-driven perspective on inventory, pricing and market stability. He explains how holidays and storms skew weekly numbers. He warns against overreacting to single-week swings and sensational headlines. He highlights rising listings, price cuts and why spring 2026 looks more balanced and healthier.

Logan Mohtashami, a lead analyst known for his sharp insights into the housing and mortgage markets, discusses the latest jobs data and its implications. He reveals that while the labor market shows signs of softening, it isn’t in recession territory. Logan highlights the 323K jobless claims threshold and the risks of rising mortgage rates due to stronger labor conditions. He also dives into the manufacturing sector's trends and forecasts a relatively positive housing outlook for 2026, while cautioning about potential rate hikes.