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Preparing for Q1 growth in reverse mortgages Nov 04, 2026

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On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Fraser Tod, vice president of sales strategy and pricing at Finance of America, and Courtney Rozell, manager of partner engagement at Finance of America, about the flexibility of reverse mortgages and how loan officers can prepare now for business in Q1.

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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.

How midterms and jobs week will affect rates Nov 04, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the midterms and jobs week.

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Exclusive: Victor Ciardelli on merger of Rate, Compass JVs into top-10 retail lender
Introducing the 2026 Tech Trendsetters
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Open Real Estate gets a boost from independents — and an opening from MLSs
Better founder Vishal Garg details Tinman AI platform shift

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A clear pathway to sub-7% mortgage rates for Thanksgiving? Nov 03, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and how they could drop below 7% by Thanksgiving.

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The economic battle for 2027: AI vs housing Nov 02, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the battle brewing between AI and housing for 2027. The two also discuss bitcoin.

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Zillow Home Loans launches FHA down payment assistance loan
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Mortgage rates, inflation and those homeowner vacancy numbers Oct 30, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates, inflation, housing vacancy data and more.

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What did the Fed meeting mean for mortgage rates? Oct 29, 2026

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In today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting and insights from Kevin Warsh’s Q&A.

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SitusAMC’s Michael Franco on building a mortgage business that works at 7% rates Oct 28, 2026

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On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Michael Franco, CEO of SitusAMC, about building a mortgage business that works at 7% rates.

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Open Real Estate: Four Brokerage Giants Bet on a More Transparent Housing Market Oct 27, 2026

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Four of the nation’s largest real estate brokerages are betting that a more open, connected approach to listing data can improve transparency and give consumers a clearer view of the housing market. In this special edition of HousingWire Daily hosted by Tracey Velt, the CEOs of HomeServices of America, Real RE/MAX Group, AGNT Inc. (eXp Realty and NextHome) and Keller Williams Realty discuss Open Real Estate, a new industry initiative designed to create a comprehensive, centralized listing database without replacing local MLSs.

The group says the founding companies will fund the initial infrastructure, with a target launch in Q1 2027, while technology partners, independent governance and industry participation remain key next steps. The platform is intended to accommodate both private and publicly marketed listings while preserving consumer choice and creating a more level playing field for brokerages of all sizes. The biggest challenges ahead include selecting technology partners, establishing data-sharing agreements and addressing antitrust concerns.

Ultimately, the CEOs say success means consumers and agents can access complete, reliable listing information without having to think about the complex infrastructure behind it.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

Strong agents act as trusted client advisers.
Measure brokerage value by what agents gain, not just the split.
Use AI to create more time for human connection.
Build a plan around relationships and repeat client touchpoints.
Prepare teams for succession before a transition is needed.
Answer the phone—and follow up.

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Fed day preview and the latest Tracker data Oct 27, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler and Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami give a Fed day preview and discuss what the latest Housing Market Tracker data shows on spreads, inventory and more.

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The Fed, oil prices and AI: Can these create a recession? Oct 26, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed, oil prices and AI, and whether combined they can create a recession.

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