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Mortgage rates fell on Iran war news. What's next? Mar 24, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the shifting mortgage rate environment amid a potential beginning of the end of the Iran war. The two also discuss the surprisingly strong housing demand given the macro environment.

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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.

Iran war escalation spurs mortgage rate volatility Mar 23, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rate volatility after the recent escalation of the Iran conflict. The two discuss what might be next, including higher mortgage rates.

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What Trump’s order to modernize appraisals will mean for housing Mar 20, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kenon Chen, EVP of Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, about Trump’s executive order on appraisal modernization on top of the UAD changes.

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Logan Mohtashami on the Fed meeting and mortgage rates Mar 19, 2026

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

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ICE’s Andy Walden on the spring housing market Mar 18, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Andy Walden, head of mortgage and housing market research at ICE, about the spring housing market, mortgage delinquencies, mortgage rates and more.

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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.

Housing demand remains positive for now Mar 17, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how mortgage rate changes are impacting housing demand amid the ongoing uncertainty of the Iran war.

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Will Iran conflict make the Fed hawkish this week? Mar 16, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the upcoming Fed meeting and what impact the Iran conflict might have on the Fed’s rate stance.

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Unemployment, consumer sentiment and mortgage rates Mar 13, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the relationship between the unemployment rate and mortgage rates, even as the war with Iran continues to escalate.

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Positive spring housing outlook at risk from escalating Iran war Mar 12, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the positive spring housing data that is now at risk with the escalation of the war in Iran.

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Existing home sales rise as mortgage rates stay near 6% Mar 11, 2026

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about existing home sales and what’s happening with oil prices and mortgage rates.

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