Best Mike Simonsen Podcasts (2025)

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Mike Simonsen on the housing affordability crisis 30:17

13d ago30:17

30:17

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Simonsen, president of Altos, about his new report on housing affordability. Related to this episode: Unaffordable by Design: What’s Next for America’s Intractable Housing Crisis? | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info about HousingWire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Housing Market Update: Rates, Inventory & Home Prices with Mike Simonsen 25:10

20d ago25:10

25:10

What’s really happening in the 2025 housing market? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, host Kathy Fettke is joined by Mike Simonsen, founder and president of Altos Research, to break down the latest data on mortgage rates, housing inventory, and home prices. Mike shares real-time insights and expert analysis on where the market is headed, whe…

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Logan Mohtashami on the biggest risk of releasing the GSEs from conservatorship 31:45

2h ago31:45

31:45

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates, home sales and the biggest risk of releasing the GSEs from conservatorship. Related to this episode: Bessent weighs mortgage rate risk in potential release of GSEs from conservatorship | HousingWire FHFA Director Pulte calls on Powell to…

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Mid-Year Housing Market Update with Rick Sharga 31:06

1d ago31:06

31:06

It's time for a mid-year housing market update. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke is joined by one of the most respected voices in real estate — Rick Sharga, CEO of CJ Patrick Company and a leading housing market forecaster. Together, tget break down the key trends shaping real estate so far this year, including: How the housing…

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Dale Vermillion on what’s working in this market 34:25

1d ago34:25

34:25

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Dale Vermillion, CEO of Mortgage Champions, about what advice he’s giving in this market and the balance between technology and people. Dale is a 2024 HousingWire Vanguard and has trained over a million sales and service professionals at more than 700 organizations in his long career. Rel…

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Logan Mohtashami: Is the Treasury about to help mortgage rates? 30:21

2d ago30:21

30:21

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about new home sales and how recent remarks from Treasury Secretary Bessent could help the bond market and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Why did we just see the highest new home sales print in years? | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | Yo…

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Logan Mohtashami on Fannie & Freddie, mortgage rates and bond auctions 32:22

5d ago32:22

32:22

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing data, mortgage rates and Trump’s tweet about releasing Fannie and Freddie from conservatorship. Related to this episode: Trump says he’s giving ‘serious consideration’ to releasing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac | HousingWire Purchase applications see …

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From Single Family to Syndication: Matt Faircloth’s Blueprint for Real Estate Success 30:55

6d ago30:55

30:55

In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with seasoned real estate investor Matt Faircloth to explore how he went from buying single-family homes to building a multifamily empire through syndication. Matt shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, lessons he learned, and how he has pivoted in the current market cycle…

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James Kleimann on highlights from MBA’s Secondary Conference 35:14

6d ago35:14

35:14

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about topics at the MBA Secondary Conference this week, including FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s vow to put “obese” Fannie and Freddie on a treadmill. Related to this episode: Bill Pulte is putting ‘obese’ Fannie and Freddie ‘on the treadmill’ | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Snapdocs CEO Michael Sachdev on bringing down the cost to originate 29:44

7d ago29:44

29:44

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Michael Sachdev, CEO of Snapdocs, about the evolution of AI in mortgage over the last year and what may finally bring down the cost to originate. Related to this episode: Artificial Intelligence | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info a…

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Lessons in Single-Family Rental with Amherst’s Sean Dobson 1:06:56

7d ago1:06:56

1:06:56

In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Sean Dobson, the CEO and CIO of Amherst, to learn about the single-family rental business from a true market leader. Amherst is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and operating company with single-family residential, mortgage-backed securities, and co…

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Logan Mohtashami on US debt levels and the Moody’s downgrade 30:05

8d ago30:05

30:05

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Moody’s downgrade of US credit and why he’s not worried about the U.S. debt level. Related to this episode: How will Moody’s downgrade of US debt affect mortgage rates? | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More…

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Inventory is back to 2019 levels. Here’s what that means for 2025 (5/19/2025 Market Update) 15:29

8d ago15:29

15:29

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/altosresearch⁠⁠⁠⁠. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A …

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How to Rebalance Your Real Estate Portfolio 26:59

8d ago26:59

26:59

Is it time for a portfolio rebalance? Learn how savvy real estate investors adjust their strategies for better cash flow, reduced risk, and long-term growth. Kathy Fettke talks with RealWealth Investment Counselors Leah Collich and Stacey Stegenga about how, when, and why to rebalance your real estate portfolio. They share real-life examples—includ…

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Logan Mohtashami on how we build more homes 28:31

9d ago28:31

28:31

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing starts, inventory and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: The only remedy to build more homes? Lower mortgage rates | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info about HousingWire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enj…

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459: No Monthly Payments: Your Guide to Home Equity Agreements (HEA) 31:59

10d ago31:59

31:59

Jason welcomes Michael Gifford of Spilitero.com. They discuss the home equity investment industry, its growth, and the mechanics of Splitero's home equity investment product. They also discuss the geographical presence of their company, the regulatory environment, and the size and growth of the home equity investment industry. Additionally, they to…

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Logan Mohtashami on the homebuilder survey collapse 33:05

12d ago33:05

33:05

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the most recent homebuilder survey, purchase apps, Godzilla tariffs and more. Related to this episode: Why Trump needs lower rates: Homebuilder survey collapses | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info about Ho…

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From IT to 11 Properties: How Tim Built Wealth Through Real Estate 33:30

13d ago33:30

33:30

Real estate investing, financial freedom, and passive income — this IT professional shares how he built a real estate portfolio from scratch using data, strategy, and a mindset shift. In this episode of the Real Wealth Show, Tim explains how he transitioned from traditional financial planning to real estate investing across Memphis, Kansas City, an…

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James Kleimann on Lower’s acquisition of Movoto 28:31

14d ago28:31

28:31

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Lower’s acquisition of Movoto. Related to this episode: Lower acquires real estate portal Movoto | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info about HousingWire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podca…

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More Home Sellers and More Home Sales in May (5/12/25 Market Update) 13:22

15d ago13:22

13:22

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/altosresearch⁠⁠⁠. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A tr…

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Logan Mohtashami on what the China trade deal means for mortgage rates 28:48

15d ago28:48

28:48

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the three possibilities for mortgage rates following the trade deal with China. Related to this episode: What happens to mortgage rates with more trade deals? | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info about HousingWire⁠⁠…

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Is Landlord Insurance a Smart Investment? Insights from Steadily CEO Darren Nix 21:47

15d ago21:47

21:47

Landlord insurance is an important tool for protecting your rental property, but many don't understand how it differs from homeowner insurance. In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with Darren Nix, CEO of Steadily, to explore what landlord insurance is, what it covers, common misconceptions, and claims a landlord is most likely to file. Whether you'…

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Logan Mohtashami grades the spring housing market 18:31

16d ago18:31

18:31

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the surprisingly resilient spring housing market and the ongoing chances of a recession. Related to this episode: Why purchase mortgage applications have been positive all year | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info abou…

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Logan Mohtashami on the Fed’s gameplan for tariffs 24:44

19d ago24:44

24:44

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting, jobless claims and purchase applications. Related to this episode: ⁠The Fed is preparing for rate cuts, but waiting on job losses | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info about HousingWire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy the…

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MeridianLink’s JP Kelly on the tipping point for home equity 28:58

20d ago28:58

28:58

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with JP Kelly, senior vice president of mortgage at MeridianLink, about the results of their home equity survey and growth opportunities for lenders. Related to this episode: Home Equity | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info about HousingWire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy the epis…

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Logan Mohtashami with a Fed meeting preview 24:34

21d ago24:34

24:34

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting and what to listen for when it comes to Fed policy and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Why this week’s Fed meeting is critical for mortgage rates | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info about HousingWire⁠⁠…

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Tackling the Affordability Crisis with Dr. Arpit Gupta 37:32

21d ago37:32

37:32

In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Dr. Arpit Gupta of NYU’s Stern School of Business. The two discuss Dr. Gupta’s important research on housing affordability, and the causes and cures of our unaffordable housing market. They uncover insights about which local regulations are the most negative for affordable hou…

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From Flipping Failure to Rental Success: How Sam Jo Rebuilt His Real Estate Portfolio 23:13

21d ago23:13

23:13

If you're interested in building a rental property portfolio, this episode of The Real Wealth Show is a must-listen. Kathy Fettke talks with Sam Jo, a RealWealth member who shares his powerful story of perseverance in the face of early real estate setbacks. After losing money on a house flip in 2007, Sam stepped away from real estate investing enti…

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Home Sales Disappoint at the End of April (5/5/2025 Market Update) 13:52

22d ago13:52

13:52

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/altosresearch⁠⁠. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos. A true…

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CREFC’s David McCarthy on the reconciliation tax bill 42:09

22d ago42:09

42:09

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with David McCarthy, managing director and head of legislative affairs at the CRE Finance Council, about the reconciliation tax bill, regulation under the Trump administration and what he expects for Fannie and Freddie. Related to this episode: ⁠Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact …

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ICE’s Chris McEntee on the power of change management 35:14

22d ago35:14

35:14

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris McEntee, VP of corporate development at ICE Mortgage Technology, about data, change management and what really moves the needle for lenders in this environment. Related to this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ICE Mortgage Technology Chris McEntee ⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠More info about…

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Logan Mohtashami on the Fed’s new labor indicator 29:20

23d ago29:20

29:20

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report data and the Fed’s new labor indicator. Related to this episode: The key to mortgage rates: Fed phone calls? | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠More info about HousingWire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcas…

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Logan Mohtashami on a potential shadow Fed president 29:48

26d ago29:48

29:48

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about a potential shadow Fed president who could bring down mortgage rates. The two also discuss the trend of housing demand. Related to this episode: ⁠⁠⁠Will Trump install a shadow Fed president to get lower rates? ⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠More info about …

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James Kleimann on UWM’s decision to bring servicing in-house 24:01

27d ago24:01

24:01

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about UWM bringing servicing in-house and how that could benefit their brokers. Related to this episode: ⁠⁠UWM brings mortgage servicing in-house, partners with ICE | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠ More info about HousingWire⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy the episode! The H…

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Which Real Estate Sectors Are Most Vulnerable? | Moody’s Analytics Economist Explains 32:02

27d ago32:02

32:02

What does Moody's Analytics have to say about shifting real estate market? Well not all sectors are moving in the same direction and telling the sam story. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke is joined by Dr. Ermengarde Jabir, Economist at Moody’s Analytics, to uncover which areas of real estate are most vulnerable right now. From…

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