Get a new perspective on property. Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith, Vice President of Product Marketing at Cotality, goes in-depth with experts to understand how the property ecosystem is evolving, glean information on how to solve housing's greatest challenges, and see what's going to happen next.
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A free weekly show featuring experts in the New Zealand property investment industry. Find out more at PropertyVentures.co.nz
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The multi-trillion-dollar housing market is a centerpiece of the U.S. economy. Whether you’re a mortgage lender, real estate professional, or anyone simply interested in staying informed – understanding housing finance starts with data-driven insights and analysis. The Market Advantage is your source for timely mortgage origination data and trusted commentary. Produced by Optimal Blue – the industry’s only end-to-end capital markets technology provider – the Market Advantage podcast and comp ...
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Silent shifts in mortgage fraud raise concerns
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23:28Mortgage fraud cases haven't surged dramatically, but subtle shifts in tactics and technologies are reshaping the industry. - Refinance fraud has become more common than purchase fraud over the past year, marking a notable shift from previous trends. - California reported as many mortgage fraud cases as Florida and New York combined, indicating reg…
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NZ Property Podcast EP 148: Mark interviews Sarina Gibbon, General Manager of Auckland Property Investors Association
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1:03:56Check out our latest episode of the New Zealand Property Podcast featuring where Sarina Gibbon, General Manager of Auckland Property Investors Association interviews Mark. With vendors making concessions, prices softening, and listings sitting longer, conditions are clearly tilting in favour of the buyer. But power alone doesn’t build wealth—strate…
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Smarter Hedging, Loan Sales, and Margin Management With Rob Kessel | June 2025 Data
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45:56Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue. Hosts Olivia DeLancey and Mike Vough discuss the June 2025 Market Advantage report, including notable shifts in loan sale execution and pull-through trends. They’re joined by Rob Kessel, founder of Panoramic Capital Advisory and Consulting, who brings decades of capita…
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Energy is a powerful bridge for the property value divide
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35:42In the second episode of Beyond the Buildings' three-part sustainability series with Cotality Australia, guest host Eliza Owen delves into this often-overlooked but increasingly pressing issue: energy efficiency in Australian homes. But why is energy efficiency coming into the public conversation now? And what’s driving this shift? To unpack these …
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NZ Property Podcast EP 147: Mark interviews Ben Hawkey, Co-founder of Real Growth & Konnect
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13:28Check out our latest episode of the New Zealand Property Podcast featuring Ben Hawkey, CEO and Co-Founder of Real Growth & Konnect. Real Growth transforms your real estate business with targeted digital campaigns that drive results. Unlocking more listing opportunities, generating quality leads, and boosting your local visibility. The Konnect is a …
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What happens when lodging becomes a liability?
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30:16The ripple effects of unaffordable—or unavailable—insurance reaches beyond individual households and is distorting entire housing markets. — In the U.S. and Australia, increasing natural disasters are putting pressure on governments and homeowners to find safe and affordable housing solutions. —Data is providing key insights to help identify and pr…
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AI-Powered Mortgage Innovation With Joe Tyrrell | May 2025 Data
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38:28Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue. Hosts Brennan O'Connell and Olivia DeLancey share an overview of exciting new additions to Optimal Blue's Market Advantage report. The monthly mortgage data report now includes a range of new data points, including property type and debt-to-income ratio, to provide a m…
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Home insurance shortfalls may turn cheap homes into costly futures
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28:41This episode of Beyond the Buildings host Maiclaire Bolton Smith and Cotality’s Assistant Vice President of Product Marketing Tom Larsen explore the escalating crisis in homeowners insurance, revealing why premiums are rising and what it means for homeowners and insurers nationwide.Discover why some states are hit harder than others, how government…
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The Role of Tech Innovation in Mortgage Lending With Optimal Blue CPO Erin Wester | April 2025 Data
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34:32Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue. Hosts Brennan O'Connell and Olivia DeLancey kick things off with a discussion on the April 2025 mortgage rate lock data and market trends from the Market Advantage report. Later, they are joined by Optimal Blue Chief Product Officer Erin Wester to explore the impact of…
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Property tax cuts could upend the Florida housing market
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20:12Florida’s proposal to eliminate property taxes sounds like a radical affordability solution — but what would it actually cost? In this episode, Maiclaire Bolton Smith and Chay Halbert unpack the financial, political, and social tradeoffs behind this bold move.• Eliminating property taxes would gut funding for schools and public services, forcing st…
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Cotality is more than a name — It’s a vision
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33:04CoreLogic rebranded as Cotality, and the company’s CEO Patrick Dodd explains why now was the right time to make the change.- The transition from CoreLogic to Cotality wasn’t just a rebrand, it was transformation with purpose.- What happens when a legacy powerhouse hits refresh? Beyond better serving client needs and adapt to changing market dynamic…
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How Gen Z will write new rules for homebuying
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20:52Gen Z is entering the housing market and encountering challenges both familiar and unfamiliar to previous generations.- High mortgage rates and home prices are forcing many to explore alternative markets and creative strategies like house hacking.- Tech tools and digital platforms are central to how Gen Z researches, finances, and navigates homebuy…
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Driving Mortgage Market Profitability: Insights from Mike Vough | March 2025 Data
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43:15Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue. Hosts Olivia DeLancey and Brennan O'Connell are joined by Mike Vough, Optimal Blue’s head of corporate strategy, to discuss March 2025 mortgage rate lock data, the latest market trends, and the impact of technological innovations on driving profitability in the mortgag…
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NZ Property Podcast EP 146: Mark interviews Sam Yin & Dan Keenan
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25:00Check out our latest episode of the New Zealand Property Podcast featuring Sam Yin, Founder & MD of Hougarden and Dan Keenan Sales Manager & Senior Business Development. This is the last episode of our 4-part series on real estate marketing where Mark has an insightful chat with Hougarden’s founder and their lead salesperson about how their platfor…
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NZ Property Podcast EP 145: Mark interviews Kyle Wright, Senior Account Manager from TradeM
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17:34Check out our latest episode of the New Zealand Property Podcast featuring Kyle Wright, Senior Account Manager at Trademe. Karl spoke about creating the best vendor marketing strategies, market trends and how Trade Me Property can amplify Vendor campaigns!
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NZ Property Podcast EP 144: Mark interviews Greg Hornblow, CEO of OneRoof
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25:16Check out our latest episode of the New Zealand Property Podcast featuring Greg Hornblow, CEO of OneRoof. Greg has an incredibly strong commercial background, with more than 30 years of experience working alongside real estate professionals in a variety of roles and in advertising and marketing, including previously at NZME. His passion for the rea…
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Insights From CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp on the Housing Market, Affordability Challenges | February 2025 Data
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37:12Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue. Director of Data Solutions Brennan O’Connell shares highlights from February 2025 mortgage rate lock data. He and his cohost Olivia DeLancey then welcome their guest, CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp, to discuss the housing market, affordability outlooks, and more.…
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NZ Property Podcast EP 143: Mark interviews Sarah Wood, CEO of realestate.co.nz
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20:00Check out our latest episode of the New Zealand Property Podcast featuring Sarah Wood, CEO of realestate.co.nz This is the first of a four-part podcast series, where Mark interviews the largest 4 marketing Platforms of Residential Real Estate in NZ. Today Mark speaks to Sarah Wood CEO of realestate.co.nz Sarah has a wealth of experience in customer…
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Can We Bridge the Widening Property Insurance Gap?
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29:53For years homeowners’ insurance was just there. It was a safety net in the background, ready to catch someone when disaster struck. But now, that net is fraying, and homeowners are scrambling to understand why coverage is becoming so expensive — or in some areas, nearly impossible to obtain. Homeowners across the country — especially in wildfire-pr…
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NZ Property Podcast EP 142: Mark interviews Tim Bateman Former Pro Athlete and Entrepreneur
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44:40Check out our latest episode of the New Zealand Property Podcast featuring Tim Bateman, a former rugby star from Canterbury and a Crusaders legend! 🏉 In this engaging interview, we dive into Tim’s rugby career, his experiences with top players like Ma’a Nonu and Sonny Bill Williams, and his transition into the wellness industry across New Zealand. …
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BONUS: Driving Profitability & Innovation at No Additional Cost – Joe Tyrrell | Optimal Blue Summit 2025
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27:43At the first annual Optimal Blue Summit, Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue, reflects on past industry challenges, the importance of preparation, and the rapid advancements in technology. He shares insights on Optimal Blue's new core competencies, including flexibility, transparency, innovation, value, and control, all aimed at increasing profitabili…
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New Tariffs, Higher Costs — Who Really Pays the Price?
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33:24As the U.S. waits for the final decision on the fresh tariffs imposed on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, the housing industry is bracing for the impact of this policy decision. With material costs already a growing concern, these new trade policies could send ripples through supply chains, development timelines, and affordability. Tariffs o…
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20 Questions With HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler | Optimal Blue Summit | January 2025 Data
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37:25Market Advantage – Episode 5 Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue, recorded on-site at the Optimal Blue Summit in San Diego. The hosts look at mortgage rate lock data from January 2025 before welcoming HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler for a round of “20 questions” spanning her career journey, her …
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Will Congress Regulate AI's Rapid Growth in Real Estate?
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23:36From Capitol Hill to the mortgage industry, AI is everywhere. It’s even finding its way into the halls of government. But while AI promises innovation, it’s also raising a ton of questions—especially for policymakers. Last year, Congress introduced over 350 AI-related bills, and while many of these bills simply served to spark debate, it’s clear th…
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The Homes the LA Wildfires Left: A Hidden Insurance Crisis?
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27:36January’s wildfires in Los Angeles will leave scares. Even those whose homes seem to be structurally sound may actually be hiding severe damage that will only be uncovered as LA begins to recover and rebuild. Garret Gray, CoreLogic’s President of Global Insurance Solutions is one such case. Following a harrowing race against time to evacuate the th…
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How the Stories Properties Tell Shape the U.S.'s Future
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30:33Imagine a world where every piece of property tells a story—where every plot of land, building permit, and insurance claim contributes to a dynamic narrative that evolves over time. In the first episode of Season 5 of Core Conversations, you are invited you to step beyond the ordinary view of properties as an amalgamation of square footage and floo…
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Mastering the Market With America’s #1 Loan Originator Shant Banosian | December 2024 Data
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40:21Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from December 2024 and feature an interview with Shant Banosian, executive vice president of sales at Rate (formerly known as Guaranteed Rate). Shant is the #1 loan originator in America for 6 years running. Key Takeaways: December m…
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How 2024’s Housing Market Sets the Stage for 2025
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32:23As 2024 slides into 2025, those who have been following the housing market know that there is a lot to unpack from the year. Home affordability, when adjusted for inflation, has reached its lowest point in decades. Inventory trends are diverging across the nation. Generational dynamics are influencing how people are buying homes. But even if the tr…
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CME Group’s Agha Mirza Talks Mortgage Rate Futures, Trading on an Exchange, Cross-Margining | November 2024 Data
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37:43Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from November 2024 and feature an interview with Agha Mirza, managing director and global head of rates and OTC products at CME Group. Key Takeaways: November mortgage rate lock activity: Overall lock volume fell 25% MoM, yet stood 1…
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What’s Driving the Appraisal Industry’s Move to Modernize?
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28:37The appraisal industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades, blending innovation with tradition to reshape how appraisers value real estate. As the appraisal industry enters a new era driven by technology and changing consumer expectations, advancements like AI-powered valuation tools, as well as desktop and hybrid appraisal…
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What Will a Second Trump Presidency Mean for U.S. Housing?
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25:02As the U.S. looks ahead to Donald Trump once again taking office in January, the real estate and housing industry is watching closely. Given Trump’s previous term and recent rhetoric on the campaign trail, when the president-elect returns to the White House on January 20, the property market landscape could shift dramatically. A Trump administratio…
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The Evolution of the Loan Officer With Dave Savage | October 2024 Data
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36:17Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from October 2024 and feature an interview with Dave Savage, chief innovation officer at Trust Engine and founder of Mortgage Coach. Key Takeaways: October mortgage rate lock activity: Rates rose, yet purchase lock volume showed resi…
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NZ Property Podcast EP 141: Mark interviews CoreLogic’s Nick Goodall about everything property.
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42:37Nick Goodall is an ace with numbers, and he has a knack for transforming facts and figures into compelling stories to inform a wide range of audiences. He is the Head of Research and is the forefront of the latest trends driving the NZ property market. Amongst other things Mark and Nick discuss: - Statistics on Different types of buyers and how imp…
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Nightmare on Main Street: Unpacking 10 Scary Housing Trends
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32:09From soaring mortgage rates to climate risks, the economic landscape of buying a home is filled with uncertainties that could terrify even the most seasoned investor. Whether it’s government policies or technological innovations, there are a wide variety of external factors that wield immense influence over the trajectory of the property market. As…
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Property Cybercrime Rising: What You Need to Know
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33:27In recent years, cybercrime has surged across nearly every industry, with real estate emerging as a prime target for hackers. The shift toward digital transactions, coupled with the sensitive nature of real estate data, has made the sector a lucrative focus for cybercriminals. From wire fraud to data breaches, the threats are evolving, posing signi…
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Refi Activity Surges, Joel Kan Discusses the MBA Application Survey Index | September 2024 Data
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40:03Welcome to this month’s episode of Market Advantage from Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from September 2024 and feature an interview with Joel Kan, deputy chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association. Key Takeaways: September rate lock activity: The month saw a significant surge in refinance volume. MBA Application Survey …
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Geospatial Data: Superpowering AI Infrastructure Planning
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24:18Over the next few years, it's estimated that nearly a trillion dollars will be spent on data centers, semiconductors, and power grid upgrades. And this is all just to meet the growing computational needs of AI technologies. In fact, industry estimates suggest that global data center capacity could double by 2030, but this growth is far from straigh…
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The multi-trillion-dollar housing market is a centerpiece of the U.S. economy. Whether you’re a mortgage lender, real estate professional, or anyone simply interested in staying informed – understanding housing finance starts with data-driven insights and analysis. The Market Advantage is your source for timely mortgage origination data and trusted…
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How to Solve the U.S. Affordable Housing Crisis
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27:15Affordability remains a persistent challenge in the U.S. housing market. With increasing concerns over housing costs, particularly post-pandemic, the affordability crisis has grown to affect millions of households across the country. With nearly one-third of American households now considered cost burdened, the crisis has reached national prominenc…
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Do Appraisers Have What It Takes to Value Short-Term Rentals?
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28:16As cities across the country grapple with the rise of platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, the implications for the property industry are becoming more complex. How do you accurately value a property that doubles as a business? What happens when local regulations change? Despite the lingering questions in the industry, the rising demand for vacation hom…
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Which Areas of the US Are Most Vulnerable to Extreme Heat?
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27:32Extreme heat doesn’t just challenge our physical endurance; it has a ripple effect on nearly every aspect of our lives. From contributing to the intensification of natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires to affecting property values, insurance risks, and even migration patterns, rising temperatures are worth paying attention to. As natural …
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What Drives Public Perception of Climate Migration?
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23:12Have you ever wondered what happens to communities when climate change forces people to move? The economic and social ramifications are both complex and far-reaching. From community fragmentation to insurers potentially refusing coverage in high-risk areas, there are profound consequences stemming from not adapting to a climate in which natural dis…
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NZ Property Podcast EP 140: Mark Honeybone interviews Hon. David Seymour the leader of the ACT Party
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30:35Mark asks questions about housing policies, where the Government is heading, issues with social housing, home buyers, the importance of property investors and much, much more!
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Why Measuring Climate Risk Means Financial Stability for US Banks
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27:48Ever wondered how a hurricane might impact the financial sector, or why granular data on property locations is essential? Curious about how these findings might influence future governmental policies and corporate risk management strategies? The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) was too. This year, the FRB asked six major U.S. banks to scrutinize their r…
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NZ Property Podcast EP 139: Pressure from the banks! Aaron Davis and Mark Honeybone talk mortgagee sales
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14:42In this short, to-the-point podcast, Aaron Davis interviews Mark Honeybone about mortgagee sales. They discuss why there seems to be more coming on board and what people who are having the pressure put on them from the banks should do. If you're feeling the pinch of cashflow, if the banks are coming down hard on you, or threatening you, listen to t…
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University of Miami Researcher Weighs in on Key 2024 Hurricanes Season Trends
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26:22As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, the climate signals are anything but typical. The transition from El Niño to La Niña and unprecedented sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic have meteorologists and communities paying close attention to the potential severity and frequency of this year's hurricane potential. Warmer ocean temperat…
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Where Are Labor and Material Cost Affecting Housing Affordability?
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23:20As the landscape of the housing market continues to evolve, one topic continues to remain at the forefront: affordability. It’s a topic we frequently explore on this podcast because it touches every facet of the property market, including the rising costs of construction. With more people moving to more affordable regions, there’s a notable impact …
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Building Codes Cost. But What is Resiliency Actually Worth?
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21:44As the frequency and severity of natural catastrophes intensify, the need to strengthen the resiliency of communities against these perils is increasingly urgent. Building codes are a critical tool in this endeavor. However, their adoption and enforcement vary significantly across states. A recent report from the Insurance Institute for Business an…
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NZ Property Podcast EP 138: Buyer's Agent Alexandra Martelli meets with Mark Honeybone
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43:01Mark interviews Alexandra Martelli who is a Buyers Agent just like he used to be ten years ago. The main difference is she deals with mainly home buyers rather than investors and deals around central Auckland mainly. They discuss many things property: What a Buyers agent does and why you might want to higher one Things to look out for when you are …
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What Are the Ethical Implications of AI in the Property Industry?
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24:24A full 67% of IT senior leaders are prioritizing generative AI for their businesses, according to Salesforce data. This statistic underscores the growing importance of AI in today's business landscape and highlights the urgency of understanding its implications. Although AI is not new technology, over the past couple of years, it has reshaped indus…
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