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The good, the bad and the ugly are back for mortgage rates May 29, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what the Iran peace deal, today’s economic data and the Fed’s stance on inflation mean for mortgage rates.

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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.

Anthony Lamacchia on the listings battle between Zillow, Compass and MRED May 28, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Anthony Lamacchia, founder and CEO of Lamacchia Realty and Crush It in Real Estate, about the listings battle between Zillow, Compass and MRED, and why he thinks it’s bad for homebuyers and sellers.

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What will mortgage rates do if the Iran conflict is really over? May 27, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what happens to mortgage rates if the Iran conflict is over.

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The hawks now own the Federal Reserve May 26, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed turning hawkish right as new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is sworn in, and what that means for mortgage rates.

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Why new home construction has stalled May 22, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing construction and recession triggers.

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Have mortgage rates peaked or can they go higher? May 21, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and whether they've topped out at 6.75% or will go higher.

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California innovates a new financing solution for disaster rebuilding May 20, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Paul Gigliotti, CEO of California MBA, to talk about how the association is working with the governor’s office on a financing solution to rebuild homes affected by the wildfires. The two also discuss the appointment of Rohit Chopra to head the state's new Business and Consumer Services Agency.

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Tim Quirk on the Purlin/Final Offer merger May 20, 2026

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On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tim Quirk, cofounder and Chief Revenue Officer at Purlin, to talk about the merger between Purlin and Final Offer, which provides a compliant, connected transaction.

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Housing demand holds up despite higher rates May 19, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing demand amid higher mortgage rates.

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How mortgage rates are reacting to a surging 10-year yield May 18, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jump in the 10-year yield and what it means for mortgage rates.

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