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On today’s episode of Power House, Diego sits down with Allan Merrill, the CEO of Beazer Homes, for an inside look at how they are rethinking mortgage lending and energy-efficient living. Beazer is a NYSE-listed builder that operates in 16 markets across the U.S. and aims to blend traditional homebuilding with innovative ideas.
Alan explains their Mortgage Choice program and how this model empowers buyers with real choice and transparency when choosing a lender. He also talks about building with energy efficiency in mind, their commitment to smart customization, and their focus on making homes more attainable in today’s market.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Beazer’s Mortgage Choice program lets buyers choose from multiple competing lenders for better service and rates.
The company leads in energy-efficient homebuilding and offers customizable options at no extra cost.
Beazer takes no marketing fees from lenders, ensuring unbiased competition.
Its growth strategy is focused and cautious, targeting specific geographic markets.
Real estate agents are key partners in guiding the homebuying journey.
Beazer is committed to improving housing affordability through smart design and financing solutions.
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Today on Power House, we have a crossover episode with the RealTrending podcast. Host Tracey Velt sits down with Sarah Reynolds, CEO of EmpowerHome with Keller Williams.
Sarah and Tracey talk about how to keep real estate fun, why focusing on controllable factors fuels success more than anything else, and the strategies that EmpowerHome uses to stay ahead of trends She also talks about how agent gratitude is at the heart of her leadership and how EmpowerHome is evolving to serve over 100 families a month.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Focus on what you can control, not market conditions.
Making real estate fun again boosts individual and team morale.
Hiring with a growth mindset is key to innovation.
We’ll start to see new, emerging agents in response to market changes.
Client needs should always be the true north when driving industry policy changes.
Empower Home aims to serve 100 families a month.
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On today’s episode of Power House, Diego sits down with Marietta Rodriguez, President and CEO of NeighborWorks America, to talk about their mission to expand affordable housing across the nation. NeighborWorks America is a congressionally chartered nonprofit that supports a network of community organizations that develop rental and homeownership opportunities for low-income households.
Marietta shares how the organization ranks among the top 100 homebuilders across the US, talks about the dynamics of urban vs. rural housing, and why solutions like modular construction should be popularized. She also talks about building community trust to overcome NIMBY challenges and how NeighborWorks maintains bipartisan support in a politically divided landscape.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
NeighborWorks America was created to combat urban disinvestment.
The organization supports a network of nonprofits focused on housing and community development.
They provide grants, training, and technical assistance to local organizations.
NeighborWorks is a significant player in the affordable housing market.
Community trust helps overcome NIMBY challenges in housing development.
Rural housing issues require different strategies compared to urban challenges.
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On today’s episode of Power House, Diego sits down with Patty Arvielo, the co-founder and CEO of New American Funding to talk about what it takes to thrive in a challenging housing market.
New American Funding has grown 60% organically over the last year, has had significant market expansion over the past two years — all white maintaining a 98% profit retention rate over the past two decades. She walks through her 44-year leadership journey, from teenage data entry clerk to CEO, and how her partnership with co-CEO (and husband) Rick Arvielo drives their strategic edge.
They also dive into the importance of company authenticity over flashy sign-on bonuses, and how Patty is paving the way for more women to step confidently into leadership roles in mortgage.
Patty will be joining us on stage this year at The Gathering. Dont miss out — register here!
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Anticipating market cycles will always be key to growth.
Steady, consistent organic growth beats out acquisitions.
Genuine culture, not quick incentives, will attract top talent.
Empathetic leadership matters more than you think.
End-to-end platforms should be seen as opportunities, not threats.
Women should be open to taking career risks.
Strong relationships are the foundation of strong companies.
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On today’s episode of Power House, Diego sits down with two big names in housing: Varun Krishna, the CEO of Rocket Companies, and Jay Bray, the CEO of Mr. Cooper. They discuss combining powerful brands and redefining what it means to own a home in the U.S.
Varun shares how the “Own the Dream” campaign has been a complete marketing revolution for Rocket. He also breaks down the strategy behind acquiring both Redfin and Mr. Cooper, and how they’re building a fully integrated experience across the entire homeownership journey.
Jay dives into the shared vision that drove the Mr. Cooper deal and discusses how Rocket’s AI-driven platforms will transform mortgage servicing and broker partnerships.
Varun and Jay will be joining us on stage this year at The Gathering, alongside Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Dont miss out — register here!
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Own the Dream is a revolutionary marketing strategy for Rocket.
Mergers and acquisitions are key to achieving growth.
Homeownership is the core focus of Rocket's strategy.
AI will play a significant role in optimizing the mortgage process.
The future of servicing is about growth and integration.
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Today on Power House, we have a crossover episode with the RealTrending podcast. Host Tracey Velt talks to Tamir Poleg, CEO of The Real Brokerage.
Tamir and Tracey talk about using AI to optimize daily operations, including the automation of thousands of inquiries with an AI assistant. He also talks about how Real scales without losing its culture, the shifting dynamics between agents and clients, and why brokerages must shift to a consumer-first mindset.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Real is both a technology and a real estate company.
AI enhances operational efficiency and client service.
A strong company culture attracts like-minded agents.
Leadership will always involve taking responsibility for failures.
Automation can replace many tasks traditionally done by agents.
AI will play a significant role in decision-making for real estate transactions.
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On today’s episode of Power House, Diego chats with Vikas Enti, the CEO of Reframe Systems, about how micro factories can reshape the future of home building in America.
After a decade at Amazon Robotics, where he helped deploy over half a million robots, Vikas is now using his engineering background to create climate-resilient, affordable housing with Reframe’s localized micro-factories.
Vikas talks about how local-focused construction and zoning reform can make homebuilding faster and cheaper. He also discusses how Reframe plans to partner with developers and what the next 12 months have in store for the company’s growth.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Reframe aims to build climate-resilient homes efficiently.
The home building industry has not significantly changed in 100 years.
Construction is fundamentally a logistics problem.
Reframe is developing micro factories to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Local customization is key to meeting regional housing needs.
Affordable housing is a critical issue in the current market.
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On today’s episode of Power House, Diego chats with Seth Gellis, the president of Community Preservation Partners, about the critical role that affordable housing plays in the US housing market.
Having built over 16,000 units across 19 states, Seth shares CPP’s mission of preserving and developing affordable multi-family housing. They plan to do that by advocating for pro-housing policies, providing support to low-income populations, and getting involved in communities in need. Seth also talks about housing demographics, CPP’s future initiatives and where we go from here.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
CPP focuses on affordable multifamily housing.
75% of Americans can't afford the median price of a home.
Accessible, affordable housing is essential for upward mobility.
CPP uses low-income housing tax credits for financing.
It’s important that community members get the chance to live where they work.
CPP is involved in multifront policy advocacy for affordable housing.
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On today’s sponsored episode of Power House, Diego Sanchez sits down with Jesse Decker, the newly appointed Chief Customer Officer at Polly, for a conversation all about innovation and customer success strategies in mortgage tech.
Jesse shares her journey from consulting to leading customer experience at Polly, how new tech is sweeping the mortgage landscape, and how Polly is constantly innovating to meet the needs of their customer partners. They also talk about some exciting new developments happening in Polly’s roadmap and what it really means — and takes — to listen to customers.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
The mortgage industry, as a whole, is on the brink of a technology shift.
Understanding customer needs is crucial for product development.
Polly's technology is highly configurable and innovative.
Artificial intelligence integration is a key focus for Polly's future.
Building partnerships with customers is essential for success.
Polly wants to transform the vendor-lender relationship model.
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Today on Power House, we have a fantastic conversation between Diego and Melinda Wilner, the COO of United Wholesale Mortgage. Today’s episode is all about what it really takes to thrive in today’s market.
Melinda talks about her journey from mortgage broker to UWM executive and how her leadership has supported UWM’s position as the top mortgage originator since 2022. They also talk about company initiatives like their TRAC Lite program and All-In Agreement, and how these are central to their mission of protecting the wholesale channel.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
UWM focuses on growing the wholesale channel to enhance broker experiences.
In-house technology and innovation are key to UWM's competitive edge.
The All-In Agreement protects the wholesale broker channel.
The TRAC Lite program significantly reduces title costs for consumers.
The wholesale channel is gaining market share in the mortgage industry.
UWM aims to create a community among mortgage brokers.
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Today on Power House, Tracey Velt sits down in person with Robert Palmer, founder and CEO of LPT Realty, at LPT’s studio in Orlando.
Robert and Tracey talk about LPT’s remarkable journey from a simple marketing tool to a top brokerage in just three years. He discusses the importance of self-funding, agent empowerment through dual brokerage models, and how to maintain an agent-first philosophy.
Robert also discusses upcoming initiatives like ASCEND University, the Aperture luxury brand, and Leads Connect, along with future growth plans including a public IPO and expansion into new markets.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
LPT’s transition from a marketing tool to a brokerage was driven by a desire to support agents.
Self-funding allows for greater control and prioritization of agents' needs.
The brokerage model should empower local agents to make decisions about mortgage and title services.
Navigating industry challenges requires a commitment to agent choice and autonomy.
Understanding and balancing both business logic and technology for successful software development.
LPT’s growth strategies include expanding training programs and launching a luxury brand.
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This week on Power House, HousingWire president Diego Sanchez sits down with Sarah Middleton, the newly appointed Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Supreme Lending.
Sarah walks through her journey to Supreme Lending and what it takes to succeed in mortgage — from strong leadership to Supreme’s tech-forward mindset, AI-driven marketing, and diverse product lineup. She also touches on M&A, the “branchpreneur” model, and her passion for training, onboarding, and helping loan officers grow, especially in difficult times.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
A diverse product offering is essential for competing in mortgage.
The importance of technology and AI in streamlining many processes.
M&A is currently a key growth strategy at Supreme Lending.
Understanding the aspirations of loan officers enhances recruitment efforts.
There will always be opportunities in the market, even during tough times.
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In this bonus episode, we’re tackling the big question on everyone’s mind: What is happening with the housing market right now? Between tariffs, mortgage rates, jobs data and general uncertainty, it’s hard to understand how to make sense of it all.
HousingWire is joined by experts Ivy Zelman, Logan Mohtashami and Dale Wettlaufer to cut through the noise. Originally featured in a HousingWire exclusive event, this panel is now available for the Power House audience.
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This week on Power House, Diego Sanchez chats with the CEO of HousingWire and the former host of this very podcast: Clayton Collins!
Clayton dives into HousingWire’s journey—from steady organic growth to smart acquisitions—and why in-person events like The Gathering are more essential than ever for the industry. They also talk about the relaunch and rebranding of our new data-licensing business, HousingWire Data, and the kinds of granular housing market data it can provide for companies all across the housing ecosystem.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Balancing organic growth with acquisitions is key to strategic business development.
HousingWire Data tracks over 110 million properties and provides valuable insights.
The ideal clients for HousingWire Data are innovators across the housing industry.
Accurate and diverse data is essential for decision-making in a digital-first world.
Listening to client needs drives product development and innovation.
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This week on Power House, Diego Sanchez sits down with Suzy Lindblom, the new COO of Sierra Pacific Mortgage! Suzy stepped out semi-retirement to consult for Sierra Pacific before joining their executive team full time.
Suzy and Diego talk about Sierra Pacific’s growth and winning market share strategies, including their entry into the non-QM space after 40 years in the conventional mortgage space. She also talks about embracing AI without replacing humans, rolling out new broker tools, and more.
We recorded this conversation live at our Housing Economic Summit. Check out the full video here!
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Sierra Pacific offers a wide range of mortgage products, including non-QM options.
Sierra Pacific focuses on building relationships with brokers to win market share.
They are methodical about hiring and aligning staff with its culture.
AI is seen as a tool to enhance, not replace, human roles in the mortgage process.
The company is preparing for various market conditions by being nimble and adaptable.
Sierra Pacific is not actively seeking M&A but remains open to opportunities.
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This week on Power House we are talking to the one and only Dave Lykken! Dave has over 50 years of mortgage industry experience under his belt and is likely a name familiar to many of you. He also hosts his own weekly podcast, Lykken on Lending, where he talks all things mortgage.
Diego sits down with Dave to get his take on what’s happening in mortgage. They talk about where he thinks rates will stabilize in the next year and what’s on the horizon for cost reduction and data tools. He also talks about the importance of executive coaching and the strategies top agents are using to connect with consumers.
We recorded this conversation live at our Housing Economic Summit. Check out the full video here!
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Coaching plays a crucial role in helping executives stay motivated.
Economic uncertainty always presents both challenges and opportunities for growth.
Cost reduction is going to be essential for survival in mortgage
AI and technology are streamlining and transforming the way business is done.
Understanding and predicting market trends is vital for success in housing finance.
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This week on Power House, Diego has the pleasure of being joined by Jonathan Reckford, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. Since its founding, Habitat for Humanity has helped over 62 million people in over 1,000 U.S. communities and 71 countries.
Diego and Jonathan dive into Habitat’s complex role in both the federal and local level of the US housing market and their work to help the affordability crisis, including their involvement in local zoning campaigns and advocating for federal pro-housing programs. They also talk about their collaboration with banks, builders, and local governments, and why this cooperation is the key to solving the housing crisis.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
There is a significant supply gap in the U.S. housing market that needs to be addressed at a larger scale.
Nationwide NIMBYism is a challenge to building affordable housing in communities.
Collaboration with local governments is essential for effective, boots-on-the-groud housing policy.
The housing crisis is a national issue that affects all demographics.
Creating more starter homes is crucial for improving access to homeownership.
Habitat believes that a mixed-income community benefits everyone.
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This week on Power House, we are welcoming guest host Tracey Velt as she sits down with Ryan Schneider, the CEO of Anywhere Real Estate, formerly known as Realogy. Anywhere is the parent company of many other notable real estate brands, such as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran Group and Sotheby’s International Realty.
Ryan and Tracey talk about Anywhere’s rediscovered focus on the luxury market and what’s on the horizon for M&A activity as the market shifts. They also talk about AI’s current and future impacts on operational efficiency, and the value of seeking mentorship from your own agents.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Settling litigation early provided a competitive advantage for Anywhere.
Investing in luxury markets has led to significant growth.
M&A opportunities are expected to increase as the market shifts.
Market predictions indicate a potential recovery in home sales over the next year.
Mentorship from agents is important for leadership development.
Proactively embracing change is crucial for success in the industry.
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This week on Power House, Diego sits down with a familiar face to the HousingWire audience — Jason Bressler, the Chief Technology Officer at United Wholesale Mortgage. UWM recently announced its partnership with Sphere LOS, and today’s episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what that means for the UWM team and beyond.
Diego and Jason talk about the decision-making behind Sphere’s integration, as it’s both free and is not limited to UWM’s ecosystem. Their goal is to provide free technology to level the playing field in the mortgage space. Jason also talks about AI breakthroughs, his philosophy of failure for team members, and gives a sneak peek of upcoming UWM announcements in 2025.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
UWM's integration with Sphere is aimed at enhancing broker workflows.
The mortgage industry lacks a seamless end-to-end system, which Sphere aims to provide.
AI is revolutionizing the mortgage industry, whether you realize it or not.
Creating a feedback loop within your company’s ecosystem brings ideas to fruition.
UWM's innovation focus can be seen in their large tech team and devoted resources.
Failing is the most important part of taking risks and innovating.
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This week on Power House, Diego sits down with Jay Plum, a 35-year banking veteran and the EVP of Consumer Lending at Fifth Third Bank. As the 10th largest bank servicer in the country, Fifth Third Bank has over a thousand branches and $200 billion in assets.
Today’s conversation is all about mortgage lending. Jay and Diego talk about Basel III and its impact on warehouse lending, and the important role that the affordability programs like downpayment assistance play in increasing homeownership. They also talk about Fifth Third’s focus on MSRs and home equity products, and what they’re doing to increase market share in a high-rate environment.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Fifth Third has many mortgage channels, including retail and correspondent.
Regulatory changes, such as Basel III, significantly impact the mortgage industry.
Affordability remains a key concern for potential homebuyers in a high-rate environment.
Fifth Third engages in community initiatives to promote homebuyer education and assistance programs.
Servicing mortgages allows Fifth Third to offer additional consumer lending products.
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