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.
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the existing home sales report, tariffs and the ongoing battle between The White House and the Federal Reserve over mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Logan Mohtashami: The cure for tariffs is lower mortgage rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTu…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting, Jerome Powell’s remarks and what it means for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Federal Reserve keeps benchmark interest rates unchanged | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The Housi…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the new construction data and why we haven’t seen large-scale layoffs of construction workers. The two also discuss the Fed. Related to this episode: What’s keeping homebuilders from large-scale layoffs? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info abo…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Courtenay Dunn, Senior Director of Government Affairs at ICE, about GSE reform, deregulation and housing affordability under the Trump administration. Related to this episode: Senate confirms Bill Pulte as FHFA director | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy…
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On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the current economic uncertainty and what path the Fed will take this week to address that. Related to this episode: Showdown: The White House vs the Fed on mortgage rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! T…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about spring housing demand. The two also discuss inflation, jobs, tariffs and pressure on Canada. Related to this episode: Mortgage applications climb as rates continue to decline | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the epis…
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On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about mortgage technology innovation and what he heard from attendees at the ICE Experience conference. Related to this episode: Technology | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings t…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the stock market, the 10 year yield and why mortgage rates haven’t gone even lower. Related to this episode: Is recession risk driving lower mortgage rates now? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The Housi…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Rocket’s acquisition of Redfin, a deal he thinks could be a watershed moment for those in mortgage and real estate. Related to this episode: Rocket Companies announces deal to acquire Redfin for $1.75 billion | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More in…
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On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Donna Spencer, vice president of servicer relationship and performance management at Freddie Mac, to discuss their new Servicing Excellence initiative and the benefits for their partners. Related to this episode: Servicing Excellence Forging a New Path: The Future of Servicing E…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report and where the labor market is heading for the rest of the year. Related to this episode: DOGE layoffs lead to uptick in federal jobless claims, but full impact is yet to come | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWir…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest tariff news and jobs data and how both of those things are affecting mortgage rates. Related to this episode: HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the mo…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about big lenders, including Shant Banosian stepping into the role of president at Rate, and Rocket and UWM earnings calls. Related to this episode: No. 1 originator Shant Banosian named president of Rate | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about H…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Simonsen, president of Altos, about saving the spring home-buying market amid a lot of economic challenges. Related to this episode: Will mortgage rates allow for ‘peak’ homebuying season? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingW…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Atlanta Fed’s model forecasting negative GDP growth in the first quarter and what that means for mortgage rates. The two also discuss President Trump's plans for tariffs. Related to this episode: Trump confirms 25% tariffs on Mexican, Canadian impor…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how the Fed is reacting to all the proposed tariffs and what that could mean for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Will higher inflation and mortgage rates create a recession? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy …
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about whether we are close to a recession given the latest economic reports, including jobless claims. Related to this episode: Will higher inflation and mortgage rates create a recession? | HousingWire Daily HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire …
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brian Hale, founder and CEO of Mortgage Advisory Partners, about what lenders should do right now to grow their business. Hale was a featured speaker at HousingWire’s Housing Economic Summit and has held leadership positions at companies including ClosingMark Financial Group, Stearns Lend…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why we’re seeing a drop in the 10-year yield and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates fall as economic softness sends bond yields lower | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about specific funding and staff cuts at the CFPB and HUD and how those cuts could positively and negatively affect housing. Related to this episode: Internal memo outlines DOGE’s plan to gut HUD | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWir…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the $5,000 checks that consumers might be getting and how that could affect housing demand and mortgage rates. The two also discuss existing home sales. Related to this episode: Existing-home sales slow in January as affordability challenges persist | H…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how mass firings at the federal level could lower mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Massive FHA cuts would create dysfunction for mortgage industry, homeowners: ex-official | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about staffing cuts at HUD, FHA and the CFPB — and what it all means for housing professionals. Related to this episode: Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Washington, D.C. housing market amid large layoffs in the federal government. The two also discuss a proposal by Florida Gov. Ron DeSanctis to ban property taxes. Related to this episode: The impact of job cuts on the DC housing market | HousingWire…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jim Lockhart, senior fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, about streamlining the government — from tackling the national debt to getting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship. Lockhart was the director of FHFA during the financial crisis and was a member of the TARP Oversig…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the wild moves in mortgage rates last week and what to expect this week. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates dip below 7% after retail sales surprise | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire …
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with two guests: Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami and Josh Romney, president and CEO of the Romney Group as well as Chairman and CEO of Intercap Lending. The three discuss the economic factors driving the housing sector, including lending, building and development. Related to this episode: Will h…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Matthew VanFossen, CEO of Absolute Home Mortgage, about his perspective as a mortgage lender on what’s happening at the CFPB. Related to this episode: Why the CFPB’s enforcement pause is not a free pass for lenders | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the …
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation, a possible recession, new listings and agents of chaos. Related to this episode: Better mortgage spreads are capping rates in 2025 | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcas…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks Editor Chris Clow about all the changes at the federal level for housing agencies and regulators in the last week, including the virtual shut-down of the CFPB. Related to this episode: Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing | HousingWire A timeline of what’s happening at the C…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report and how it’s affecting mortgage rates. The two also discuss how the Fed is reacting. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates remain high due to labor market resilience | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what the Treasury department could do to help lower mortgage rates. The two also discuss the homeownership rate. Related to this episode: The state of US homeownership: Younger buyers hold the key | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about Hous…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Altos President Mike Simonsen about the data signals he’s watching as we head into spring, including home price cuts. Related to this episode: Weak demand is forcing more home sellers to reduce their asking price | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the ep…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the market’s response to tariffs and trade war headlines. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates remain flat despite tariff drama | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings th…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about all the policy shifts we’ve seen in the last two weeks under the new Trump administration, including the CFPB, tariffs, HUD and more. Related to this episode: Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube M…
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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about tariffs, jobs week and all the variables that can affect mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Is President Trump bluffing on tariffs? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast br…
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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 …
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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 HousingWir…
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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 …
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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 HousingWir…
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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 epi…
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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 Hou…
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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…
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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! Th…
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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 epis…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 | YouTu…
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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 | YouTub…
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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 …
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