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Compass' first-quarter trouble and the REX shutdown May 19, 2022

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On today’s episode, RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt is joined by HousingWire Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake. They talk about some of the insights gained from Compass' recent first-quarter earnings amid reported losses and leadership shakeups.
They also talk about the feasibility of prosecuting RESPA violations and give an update on discount brokerage REX's supposed shut down amid their litigation against the National Association of Realtors.

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HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each afternoon, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Elissa Branch.

How executives are dealing with the plunge in volume May 18, 2022

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On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HW Media CEO Clayton Collins about how mortgage and real estate executives are dealing with this low-volume environment, from Anthony Hsieh at loanDepot to Bill Dallas, most recently at Finance of America. As host of the Housing News podcast, Clayton gets to dive deep into how executives are feeling and what practical steps they’re taking.

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All about tech: ICE, Black Knight, Optimal Blue and Blend May 17, 2022

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On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with reporter Connie Kim about the proposed acquisition of Black Knight by ICE and what Blend’s earnings portends for the rest of the tech space. The two also discuss some of the recent tech launches and what might come next.

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Logan Mohtashami on rates and housing prices May 16, 2022

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On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why we’re seeing strong purchase application data despite rising rates. The two also discuss housing inventory, demographics and why we should be glad we’re not Canada — at least when it comes to home prices.

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Layoffs at REX Homes and the issue of agent commissions May 13, 2022

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On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Matt Blake about the layoffs at REX Homes, a brokerage that pays agents salary instead of commission. The two also discuss the recent National Association of Realtors legislative conference and how to increase housing inventory.

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Title companies grapple with changing volume May 12, 2022

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On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the massive volume title companies saw last year and what’s happening as that volume shrinks. The two discuss which companies gained market share and who might be rethinking their title strategy. They also look at the first-quarter earnings for iBuyers Opendoor and Offerpad.

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Finding opportunity in this real estate market May 11, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editorial Director Tracey Velt about how real estate brokers and agents who have been through down cycles before see opportunity in the current market. The two also discuss brokerage leadership, commission splits and what Zillow is up to.

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Lenders looking to reverse mortgages to boost profits May 10, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about reverse mortgage volume year to date (it’s way up) and how reverse mortgage business is driving profits for some lenders. The two also discuss the interesting crossover partnership between reverse lenders and shared equity company Point.

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Logan Mohtashami on the coming recession May 09, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about interest rates, inflation, jobs and more. The two also the timeline of the next recession, as Mohtashami warns he has raised four of his six recession red flags.

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The potential of crypto-mortgage backed securities May 06, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Bill Conroy about the murky world of crypto securities. The two discuss the venture capital being poured into the space, the near-term potential for disruption, and which companies — traditional or otherwise — are wading into NFTs, crypto-mortgages and crypto-mortgage backed securities.

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