Welcome to Quirky Podcast, where I reconnect with inspiring individuals from my circle and beyond to explore their unique journeys. This podcast isn’t just about talking to the elite 1% but about connecting with relatable people who’ve found success on their own terms. Through these conversations, I hope to uncover insights and advice that can resonate with anyone navigating their own path. Whether you're seeking inspiration, guidance, or just an engaging story, you’ll find it here. Join us ...
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What has music, life stories, random tangents, and live music? Probably a lot of things. But this is one of them and it isn't like any of those ones you're thinking of. We put quirk in our coffee so the topics are never bitter. Take a sip.
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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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HomeLight’s Nick Friedman talks about the rise of non-QM lending
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19:04On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with Nick Friedman, president of HomeLight about the rise of non-QM lending, growing demand for buy-downs, and how HomeLight’s “Buy Before You Sell” program is helping buyers navigate a challenging market. Related to this episode: HomeLight 2025 Rising Star: Nick Friedman | HousingWire …
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Amy Stockberger on innovative ways to create customers for life
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25:42On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Amy Stockberger, founder and CEO of Amy Stockberger Real Estate, about her innovative strategies to cultivate customers for life. Related to this episode: Amy Stockberger explores her brokerage’s quest for ’lifetime home support’ | HousingWire HousingWi…
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From Ranch Life to Mortgage Magic: Jose Valenzuela on Authenticity, Grit, and Gratitude
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1:26:58In this episode of Quirky Podcast, Logan Quirk sits down with mortgage professional Jose Valenzuela to explore his inspiring journey from ranch life to becoming a top mortgage expert. Jose shares stories about his family’s strong work ethic, learning the value of authenticity, and navigating challenges in the financial industry. They discuss pivota…
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Logan Mohtashami on mortgage rates after the Fed meeting
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27:05On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting, Jerome Powell and housing starts. Related to this episode: Homebuilders have no motivation to grow permits with 7% rates | HousingWire Fed holds rates steady amid inflation concerns, resilient job market | HousingWire …
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Final Offer’s Tim Quirk on giving homebuyers more certainty
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24:53On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tim Quirk, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Final Offer, to talk about providing more certainty to homebuyers. Related to this episode: Final Offer looks to the future by providing options for consumers | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTu…
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Logan Mohtashami on what he expects for this Fed week
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25:48On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about this week’s Fed meeting, mortgage rates and inventory. Related to this episode: Elevated mortgage rates aren’t discouraging homebuyers | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube …
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Logan Mohtashami on global news that can affect the housing market
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21:28On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about economic factors that could affect the housing market, including Israel’s war with Iran, oil prices, bond yields and tariff deals. Related to this episode: Tariffs | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube…
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Logan Mohtashami: Does the Fed have tariff derangement syndrome?
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26:58On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the ongoing battle between the Federal Reserve and the White House over mortgage rates. The two also discuss the CPI report and purchase apps. Related to this episode: Why purchase application data is up 20% year over year | HousingWire …
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Mike Simonsen on the 11 states where home prices are below 2024 levels
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27:58On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Simonsen, founder of Altos, about the housing markets where inventory is rising and home prices are falling. Related to this episode: New listings slump. Have home sellers already called it quits? HousingWire | YouTube …
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MBA CEO Bob Broeksmit on trigger leads and deregulation
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24:36On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bob Broeksmit, CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the progress of the trigger lead bill in Congress as well as the deregulation of the mortgage industry under President Trump. Related to this episode: As trigger leads ban inches closer, MBA’s Broeksmit talks deregulation, con…
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Logan Mohtashami: Have sellers already called it quits?
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24:41On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the slump in new listings and whether sellers have already called it quits this year. Related to this episode: New listings slump. Have home sellers already called it quits? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube…
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Logan Mohtashami on what’s influencing mortgage rates
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30:27On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about all the influences on mortgage rates, including Friday’s jobs report, comments from Federal Reserve presidents and even the dispute between President Trump and Elon Musk. Related to this episode: Why Friday’s jobs report won’t compel Powell to cut rates…
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Logan Mohtashami: What to look for in today’s jobs report
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32:51On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about jobs week and what to look for in Friday’s jobs report. The two also discuss how the Fed might respond and what that means for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates fall on ADP report. Will jobs Friday push rates even lower? | HousingW…
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James Kleimann on the explosion of non-QM lending
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27:25On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the rising popularity of non-QM loans and the possibility of Fannie and Freddie widening the credit box. Related to this episode: GSEs could go public while staying under government control: Bloomberg | HousingWire HousingWire…
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Clayton Collins on the can't-miss topics and speakers at The Gathering
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27:05On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins about the topics and speakers lined up for The Gathering, and why it's the smartest room in housing. Related to this episode: The Gathering HousingWire | YouTube More info about Ho…
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Logan Mohtashami explains those Redfin housing headlines
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34:00On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about jobs week, mortgage rates and recent housing headlines. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates unfazed by crazy economic headlines | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info a…
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Logan Mohtashami: What is Trump's real plan to handle Jerome Powell?
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26:21On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Trump’s plan for a possible shadow Fed president to bring down interest rates. Related to this episode: FHFA Director Pulte calls on Powell to lower interest rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube …
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From PK to Author: Valerie Price Shares Wisdom on Life, Family, and Unstoppable Motivation
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1:10:17In this episode of Quirky Podcast, Logan Quirk sits down with Valerie Price to explore her inspiring journey, from her Northern California upbringing as a preacher’s kid to a thriving career in dental hygiene and her seamless leap into entrepreneurship and authorship. Valerie shares touching stories about family, faith, and the importance of caring…
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Logan Mohtashami on Trump, trade deals and the Fed
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28:32On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the possibility of lower mortgage rates this summer with tariff drama and Trump’s talk about an implicit guarantee for Fannie and Freddie. Related to this episode: Will an implicit guarantee keep mortgage rates from rising after release of GSEs? | Housi…
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James Kleimann on the mortgage M&A tipping point
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33:44On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about M&A in the mortgage space and the potential of AI to truly change the home-buying process. Related to this episode: Supreme Lending to acquire Michigan Mutual: sources | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube …
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Logan Mohtashami on the biggest risk of releasing the GSEs from conservatorship
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31:45On 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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Dale Vermillion on what’s working in this market
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34:25On 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?
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30:21On 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
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32:22On 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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James Kleimann on highlights from MBA’s Secondary Conference
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35:14On 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
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29:44On 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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Logan Mohtashami on US debt levels and the Moody’s downgrade
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30:05On 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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Logan Mohtashami on how we build more homes
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28:31On 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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Logan Mohtashami on the homebuilder survey collapse
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33:05On 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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Mike Simonsen on the housing affordability crisis
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30:17On 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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James Kleimann on Lower’s acquisition of Movoto
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28:31On 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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Logan Mohtashami on what the China trade deal means for mortgage rates
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28:48On 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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Logan Mohtashami grades the spring housing market
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18:31On 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
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24:44On 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
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28:58On 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
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24:34On 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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CREFC’s David McCarthy on the reconciliation tax bill
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42:09On 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
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35:14On 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
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29:20On 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
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29:48On 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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Journey into Crime Scenes: Gabrielle Wimer Uncovers Real-Life CSI Adventures
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56:22In this episode of Quirky Podcast, Logan Quirk chats with Gabrielle Wimer, a seasoned crime scene investigator with over 15 years of experience. Gabrielle shares her journey from growing up in Northern California to pursuing her passion for crime scene investigation, highlighting the importance of education and internships in her field. The convers…
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James Kleimann on UWM’s decision to bring servicing in-house
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24:01On 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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Logan Mohtashami on how the trade war is impacting mortgage rates
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23:58On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how the trade war is impacting mortgage rates and what to expect next. Related to this episode: Are trade deals good for mortgage rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcas…
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CPO Erin Wester on Optimal Blue’s API-first evolution
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15:51On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Erin Wester, chief product officer at Optimal Blue, about AI, API-first technology and how Optimal Blue is constantly evolving to serve the needs of lenders. Related to this episode: Optimal Blue HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The Housing…
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TMBA’s Scott Norman on the affordability challenges in Texas
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31:36On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Scott Norman, the CEO of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association, about the challenges facing lenders in the Lone Star State, including the cost of insurance and property taxes. Related to this episode: These states received top marks on their housing affordability report cards | HousingWi…
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Logan Mohtashami on why he believes housing is healthier this year
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31:21On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why he sees a healthier housing market this year despite negative headlines. Related to this episode: Why the housing market is actually much healthier in 2025 | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The Housin…
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Logan Mohtashami: Did Trump fold on tariffs?
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31:38On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what's happening with Trump’s Godzilla tariffs and the battle with Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Related to this episode: Could the US-China trade war see some relief? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The Hou…
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Mike Simonsen on how government policy is influencing housing inventory
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22:36On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Altos President Mike Simonsen about the larger economic factors influencing new listings, housing inventory and home sales. Related to this episode: Key Stats to Watch in a Rapidly Changing Market | Altos Webinar Registration Tariffs are creating a perfect storm for the housing market | H…
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James Kleimann on the gutting of the CFPB
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27:35On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the CFPB firing up to 90% of its staff and the FHFA’s focus on rooting out mortgage fraud. Related to this episode: With CFPB gutted, what’s next for mortgage compliance? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode…
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Logan Mohtashami on what home sales look like during a recession
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36:40On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Wall Street's increased recession concerns due to the trade war, and how existing home sales react during a recession. Related to this episode: 6 charts that show storm clouds brewing over the spring homebuying season | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube…
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