Explaining the Housing Inventory Story in 2026
The episode centers on the 2026 housing‑inventory narrative, dissecting why the market appears muted despite broader geopolitical turbulence. Lead analyst Logan Mohtashami explains that active inventory growth has tapered to 3.21%, signaling a shift toward a more balanced supply‑demand dynamic after years of scarcity. Key data points include weekly new‑listing volumes lingering below the 80‑100 k benchmark, a shortfall that curtails fresh supply. Florida and Dallas, once labeled the "doom‑porn children of the corn," have posted negative year‑over‑year inventory, contradicting alarmist forecasts. Mortgage spreads have tightened, anchoring rates near the 6.25% sweet spot even as 10‑year yields hover around the 3.80% threshold. Mohtashami highlights vivid examples: the "doom‑porn" label, the flat forward‑looking weekly tracker, and the historic 6‑quarter rate sweet spot that hinges on spread compression. He also notes the 10‑year yield’s resistance to breaching 4.36% and the importance of mortgage spread stability for rate predictability. The broader implication is a market moving from a seller‑dominated frenzy to a neutral arena where buyers and sellers compete on more even footing. Builders, lenders, and investors should temper expectations of dramatic inventory swings and focus on granular weekly data, as the equilibrium suggests modest, sustainable growth rather than a sudden boom or bust.
How Inflation Is Going to Impact Mortgage Rates
In the latest HousingWire Daily podcast, editor-in-chief Sarah Wheeler and lead analyst Logan Mohtashai examine how the March CPI jump to 3.3%—driven primarily by higher energy costs—will shape Federal Reserve policy and mortgage rates. They explain that persistent inflation could...
Class Valuation’s Chris Flynn on UAD 3.6 and What Appraisers, Lenders and Industry Leaders Need to K
The conversation centers on UAD 3.6, the next‑generation appraisal data standard that will replace the legacy 1004/1073 forms with a fully data‑driven, configurable reporting model. Chris Flynn, COO of Class Valuation, explains that the rollout entered broad production in January after...
Matt Weaver on HousingWire's Power House Podcast!
The podcast centers on how mortgage originators define their core customer base, contrasting the traditional agent‑focused model with emerging consumer‑direct approaches. Matt Weaver argues that for the vast majority of originators, the real estate agent—not the homebuyer—is the true client,...
Smarter Valuation Insight, Earlier in the Lending Process
The video introduces IVAL's upgraded automated valuation model (AVM) that goes beyond simple price estimates, emphasizing transparency, audit readiness, and early‑stage property intelligence for mortgage lenders. IVAL’s enhancements include broader national data coverage, faster refresh cycles, and modern modeling techniques that...
Worth Clark Broker Chris Day on Mastering the 100% Commission Model Recruiting
The Real Trending podcast features Chris Day, managing broker of Worth Clark Realty in Orlando’s The Villages, discussing how his office has leveraged a 100% commission model to recruit agents while still actively selling homes. Day explains that after moving from...
Dave Savage: Why Trust Is the Real Barrier to Homeownership
The Powerhouse interview with mortgage veteran Dave Savage focused on the growing trust deficit that is preventing Gen Z and millennials from seeing homeownership as attainable. Savage, co‑founder of the First Home IQ initiative, argued that the barrier extends beyond rates, inventory...
Does Jobs Week Matter for Mortgage Rates as the Iran War Intensifies?
The podcast centers on whether this week’s jobs report will move mortgage rates while the Iran‑Israel conflict escalates and oil prices surged to $115 a barrel. Host Logan Motoshami explains that despite the oil shock, the 10‑year Treasury yield fell,...
United CTO David Dickey on AI Adoption and Strategies for Brokers and Agents
The Real Trending podcast featured United Real Estate CTO David Dickey unveiling Bullseye AI, a conversational assistant built on the firm’s proprietary stack that unifies transaction, listing, agent and contact data. By allowing agents to issue natural‑language commands—adding contacts, scheduling...
Why Optimism Is a Strategic Advantage: Sasha Stair on Building High-Impact Teams
Sasha Stair, CMO of Zactus and bestselling author, joins host Allison Leforja to argue that optimism isn’t naïve—it’s a strategic advantage that fuels high‑impact teams. Drawing on her unconventional path from nonprofit director to mortgage‑tech leader, Stair explains how her...
Rocket’s Joe Rath on the Compass Partnership and Private Listings
The podcast spotlights Rocket’s new partnership with Compass, aimed at reshaping how private and exclusive listings are handled after the National Association of Realtors delegated rule‑making authority to local MLSs in November. By combining Rocket’s mortgage platform, Compass’s three‑phase marketing...
Keyes’ Bill Nash on How Global Networks and Authenticity Drive Luxury Property Sales
The podcast features Bill Nash, a top luxury sales associate at Kais in South Florida, who emphasizes that personal relationships—not just AI, branding, or technology—are the cornerstone of selling high‑end properties. Drawing on his 22‑year private‑banking background, Nash explains how...
Homes.com Leaders Livia Sponseller and Andy Ventura Explain How AI-Powered Search Is Creating a More
Homes.com unveiled "Homes AI," an AI‑powered conversational search tool that lets users interact with the site using natural language instead of static filters. Livia Spenceller, senior vice president of product management, described the launch as a generational shift that...
What Trump’s Order to Modernize Appraisals Will Mean for Housing
The Trump administration issued an executive order targeting appraisal modernization, explicitly calling for broader use of artificial intelligence, alternative valuation models, and reduced regulatory burdens for low‑LTV transactions. The directive builds on years of industry pilots that introduced automated valuation...
Will Iran Conflict Make the Fed Hawkish This Week?
The episode centers on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming March meeting and whether the escalating Iran‑Israel conflict will push the Fed toward a more hawkish stance. Host Sarah Wheeler and lead analyst Logan Motoshami argue that, regardless of geopolitical developments, the...
