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Feb 22, 2023 • 31min

Rocket finds itself at a crossroads, plus more mortgage M&As

On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with editor Angelica Leicht about all that's happening in the mortgage landscape, including acquisitions, deals, reverse happenings and existing sales from January.  And, a little bit about the current saga happening at Rocket Mortgage. Related to this episode: FOA agrees to sell commercial lending business to Roc Capital Push button. Get CEO? What’s next for Rocket Existing home sales continue to decline in 2023 Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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.
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Feb 21, 2023 • 25min

Should homebuyers sign up for a 40-year listing agreement?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, senior director of data and content at HW Media, about real estate listing agreements, brokerages expanding into mortgage, luxury teams heading for greener pastures, and more.Related to this episode: Real estate, right to list agreements, and Rumpelstiltskin Howard Hanna launches community-based lender United Purpose Mortgage Zillow offers a new home selling solution with Opendoor Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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.
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Feb 20, 2023 • 33min

Logan Mohtashami on the collapse in housing investor demand

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the collapse in investor demand and why that hasn’t created a spike in housing inventory. The two also discuss the bond market and mortgage rates.Related to this episode: Investor home purchases fell by nearly 50% in Q4 2022 The homebuilders got lucky this time Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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.
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Feb 17, 2023 • 29min

Big exec changes at Rocket and ICE, plus Zillow’s long-term strategy

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Jay Farner leaving Rocket, Joe Tyrrell leaving ICE, Zillow earnings, and more.Related to this episode: Jay Farner is leaving Rocket Companies Tim Bowler named president of ICE Mortgage Technology Zillow’s ‘housing super app’ vision takes shape Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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.
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Feb 16, 2023 • 36min

Logan Mohtashami on finding the bottom for housing inventory

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase apps, builder confidence data, inventory and mortgage rates.Related to this episode: Will hotter inflation send mortgage rates back over 7%? Builders are feeling cautiously optimistic thanks to lower mortgage rates Mortgage demand declines amid persistently high inflation  Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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.
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Feb 15, 2023 • 30min

Odeta Kushi on where mortgage rates will stabilize

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American, about where mortgage rates will stabilize, affordability, inventory and more.Related to this episode:Housing Market Update: Slowdance or Great Resetting? Volume, First-time buyers, CX and RatesEnjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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.
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Feb 14, 2023 • 27min

Reverse mortgages for ADUs?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about opportunities to help borrowers in retirement, including leveraging reverse mortgages for ADUs or “granny flats.”Related to this episode: Sandwich generation stressed about meeting financial obligations Millionaires aren’t always confident about retirement, survey says Reverse mortgage program is a fraying senior lifeline, experts say Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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.
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Feb 13, 2023 • 32min

Logan Mohtashami: Will higher rates slow down spring selling?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and how the recent increase will affect the spring home-buying season. The two also discuss inventory and the state of the overall economy.Related to this episode: Mortgage rates rise for the first time in 2023. Is volatility back? Housing Market Tracker: Inventory and purchase applications data fall together Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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.
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Feb 10, 2023 • 32min

Mortgage M&A heats up, plus the latest on loanDepot, Rocket Mortgage and UWM

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about recent lender news, including the very hot M&A market, more drama at loanDepot and the latest in the Rocket/UWM battle for brokers.Related to this episode: Inside American Pacific Mortgage’s quest for expansion Anthony Hsieh steps down as loanDepot’s executive chairman Rocket Mortgage will fight UWM’s ‘ultimatum’ with its wallet Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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.
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Feb 9, 2023 • 29min

Logan Mohtashami on why some markets are seeing bidding wars again

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase app data and the spring homebuying season, and what he predicts for inventory and mortgage rates.Related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker: Inventory and purchase applications data fall together Hawkish Fed couldn’t curb market optimism — and mortgage rates tumbled  Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!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.

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