Best Mike Simonsen Podcasts (2024)

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Data: Your Secret Weapon (With Mike Simonsen) 36:11

3d ago36:11

36:11

Mike Simonsen has always been a data nerd, but his obsession really paid off when he started tracking his local real estate market. Realizing others could benefit from his insights, he launched Altos Research. In this episode, Mike talks about how monitoring market activity, inventory, and price cuts gives agents and their clients an edge. He dives…

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346: Data Reveals Why the Housing Market is Robust | Mike Simonsen @AltosResearch 40:05

6d ago40:05

40:05

Jason welcomes Mike Simonsen of Altos Research. Mike discusses real estate trends, noting increased inventory leading to higher sales. Despite higher mortgage rates, demand persists, with 2.8 to 7.7 million more buyers qualifying as rates drop. This surge could strain inventory, creating a competitive market. Simonsen emphasizes the need for sustai…

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Busting Real Estate Data Myths with Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Research 46:09

15d ago46:09

46:09

Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Research, joins Tech Nest today to discuss real estate data and some of the myths around mortgage rate lock-ins. Altos Research offers local and national real estate data to financial institutions, real estate pros, and investors. Simonsen reveals that the lock-in effect started in 2014, not 2022, due to falling mo…

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445: Data Reveals Why the Housing Market is Robust | Mike Simonsen @AltosResearch 40:05

16d ago40:05

40:05

Jason welcomes Mike Simonsen of Altos Research. Mike discusses real estate trends, noting increased inventory leading to higher sales. Despite higher mortgage rates, demand persists, with 2.8 to 7.7 million more buyers qualifying as rates drop. This surge could strain inventory, creating a competitive market. Simonsen emphasizes the need for sustai…

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Churn Prevention in Property Management with Lior Abramovich, Co-founder and CEO of Blanket 45:59

14h ago45:59

45:59

I'm super excited for this episode's guest, Lior Abramovich, co-founder and CEO of Blanket. Blanket is a property retention platform, designed to help property managers reduce churn and better inform owners. Discover how Blanket launched to immediate acclaim and rapidly assembled a team driven by a shared mission. Lior outlines the dual aspects of …

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Real Talk on Rates with Mortgage News Daily’s Matt Graham 54:15

2d ago54:15

54:15

In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Matt Graham from MBS Live and Mortgage News Daily. A former loan originator, Matt is one of the foremost technology innovators and market commentators in the mortgage industry. Matt talks about what to expect with mortgage rates for the rest of the year and into 2025, and offe…

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The Future of Venture Capital in Proptech with Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures 44:49

3d ago44:49

44:49

He's back! Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at ThomVest Ventures, about the current state of Proptech and the themes he is tracking for 2024. We focused on an essay Nima penned, covering several topics including control point software, AI's impact on construction productivity, and the rise of home services businesses. Nima discusses the challenges a…

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Inventory growth is slowing. Are sellers backing off? (6/24/24 Market Update) 12:10

3d ago12:10

12:10

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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Modern Deal Coordination for Agents with Vijay Gopalswamy, Founder and CEO of Trackxi 31:57

7d ago31:57

31:57

This episode is focused on tech providing the means to execute the basics, at a high level, for real estate agents, teams, and brokerages. Vijay Gopalswamy, founder and CEO of Traxy, a deal-tracking tool for real estate professionals, shares his story of why he started Trackxi due to a void in the market for a great transaction coordinating platfor…

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Greener, Smarter Buildings with Jean-Simon Venne, CTO and Co-founder at BrainBox AI 36:23

8d ago36:23

36:23

More about BrainBox AI and Jean-Simon Founded in 2017, BrainBox AI was created to address two critical issues currently facing the built environment: carbon emissions and energy consumption. As innovators in the decarbonization movement, BrainBox AI’s game-changing HVAC technology leverages AI to make buildings smarter, greener, and more efficient.…

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446: Market Dynamics: Inventory, Interest Rates, and Buyer Behavior with Sean O'Toole of Property Radar 41:09

10d ago41:09

41:09

Jason and Sean O'Toole of PropertyRadar.com discuss the current state of the real estate market, focusing on inventory trends, the impact of high interest rates, and the value of real estate over price. They also explore the potential for price drops, the influence of technological advancements on prices, and the challenges of rising housing costs.…

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Inventory Inches Up While Prices Hold Steady (6/17/24 Market Update) 15:03

10d ago15:03

15:03

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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Future-Thinking Real Estate (With Tia Hunnicutt) 32:33

10d ago32:33

32:33

In this episode, we chat with Tia Hunnicutt, founder of Proxima Realty in Oakland. Named after the star system Proxima Centauri, Tia’s firm is all about future-thinking real estate. She dives into today’s industry challenges, the need for more affordable homes, and the power of local advocacy. Tia also highlights the importance of mentorship, clien…

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345: Navigating the Dollar Hegemony: Understanding Global Finance Today with with Saleha Mohsin 27:06

13d ago27:06

27:06

Jason introduces Sahala Moshsin and her book "Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order" and discusses the impact of economic sanctions, particularly those imposed on Russia. They also explore the challenges faced by countries trying to work around the US dollar's global dominance, the mounting debt and its implica…

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Building an International Home Search Portal with Chet Kittleson, Co-founder and CEO of Far Homes 39:26

15d ago39:26

39:26

Chet Kittleson, Co-founder and CEO of Far Homes, shares how the company is simplifying international home buying. Born from the pandemic's remote work trend, Far Homes helps people buy and sell homes abroad, starting with Mexico. They offer a thorough real estate search platform, connect buyers with local agents, and focus on high-demand markets li…

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Building a Rental Business with Michael Zuber from One Rental at a Time 53:14

17d ago53:14

53:14

In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Michael Zuber from One Rental at a Time to talk about how he built a thriving rental business and the big market trends for people who are building now. About Michael Zuber Michael Zuber is Author of One Rental at a Time, a story of working full time and building a real estate…

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Stand Up for Fair Housing (with Jason Riveiro) 30:05

17d ago30:05

30:05

Diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords to Jason Riveiro, CEO and executive director of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). They’re essential for shaking up the real estate industry. In this episode, Jason warns that the recent NAR settlement could hurt budget-conscious homebuyers. He urges real estate pr…

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344: Behind the Numbers: Insights from Institutional Players on Real Estate Trends with Lance Lambert Part 2 23:38

20d ago23:38

23:38

Jason and Lance Lambert finish their discussion as they explore the "lock-in effect" caused by historically low mortgage rates. They highlight the significant impact on home sales and turnover rates in the real estate market, with a 57% reduction in home sales due to fixed-rate mortgage holders unwilling to give up their low-interest loans. They al…

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Brokerage-As-A-Service for Residential Real Estate Agents with Stephen Capezza, President at Side 29:39

22d ago29:39

29:39

This week's engaging interview is with Stephen "Capz" Capezza, President of Side. Stephen shares his journey in real estate and provides a deep dive into Side's unique brokerage-as-a-service model. Side is a true pioneer in the real estate brokerage space as the only brokerage-as-a-service platform. The success of this platform can be seen based on…

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444: Unlocking Opportunity: Investing in the Changing Landscape of Commercial Real Estate with Paul Moore 31:36

22d ago31:36

31:36

Jason and Paul Moore delve into the current state of commercial real estate, focusing on multifamily, office, RV and mobile home markets. They discuss the rise of rescue capital, which assists struggling deals, particularly in multifamily, where many properties are overpriced. They explore how office markets may never fully recover due to remote wo…

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Next-Gen Property Management Solutions for Multifamily with Ned Murphy, General Manager at Level M 40:07

24d ago40:07

40:07

In this conversation, I talk with Ned Murphy, the General Manager at Level M, about the state of the multifamily industry and the role of smart buildings. We discuss the impact of new construction on the market, the competitive dynamics and concessions in the industry, and the challenges of hardware and software integration. Ned shares more about L…

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Home prices have started to slip in a few states (6/3/24) 14:41

25d ago14:41

14:41

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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Mobile-First Proptech? Appsolutely! (With Will Grewal and Robert Arauco) 36:32

24d ago36:32

36:32

In this episode of Own It, we talk proptech with HomeStack co-founder and CEO Will Grewal and VP of Sales Robert Arauco. This tech-savvy twosome and their team are disrupting the real estate space — creating slick, custom-branded apps for agents, teams and brokerages. Tune in to hear the story behind HomeStack (including how they scored a year’s wo…

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Flexible Rent and Renter-Centric Solutions in Multifamily with David Sullivan, Managing Director at Best Egg 38:02

29d ago38:02

38:02

In this episode of Tech Nest, we have a returning guest, David Sullivan, on the show. David was previously CEO of a company called Till, which was acquired by Best Egg. David's been working to bring flexible rent solutions to the renters market, and through the acquisition by Best Egg, is now better positioned to do so. We get into the challenges o…

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Unsold inventory is rising across the country (5/28/24 Market Update) 14:37

1M ago14:37

14:37

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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Building Real Estate Brands with Brian Boero, Co-founder at 1000WATT 41:15

1M ago41:15

41:15

This is the type of conversation I should have had on the show a long time ago. Industry veteran, brand-builder, and all-around great guy, Brian Boero joins the show today. Brian is Co-founder at the branding and strategy agency, 1000WATT. They focus exclusively on working with brands in the real estate vertical including brokerages, lenders, and t…

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Playing to Your Strengths (with Meshell Perry and Elaine Samaan) 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

Meet Meshell Perry and Elaine Samaan, the dynamic duo behind Dogwood Real Estate. They once battled for the top spot at a big-box brokerage. Now, they’re “the yin to each other’s yang.” With Meshell as the listing agent and Elaine working with buyers, they’re dominating Jacksonville — closing 99 transactions in one year. The secret to their success…

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443: Maximizing Cash Flow: The Evergreen Approach to Real Estate Investment | Q & A with Investment Counselor Carrie 34:19

1M ago34:19

34:19

Jason and his investment counselor Carrie address a range of investment strategies and market trends, providing insights into the benefits and drawbacks of various options, such as home warranties, short-term and long-term rentals, and cryptocurrencies. They also emphasized the advantages of residential properties over commercial ones and recommend…

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Getting Smart on ADUs with Samara’s Mike McNamara 1:06:25

1M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Mike McNamara, co-founder and CEO of Samara, to talk about all things ADUs. ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, are small, self-contained residential units located on the same lot as an existing single-family home. You might know them as “granny flats” or “in-laws” or even “cas…

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Utilizing Local Data Intelligence with Vincent-Charles Hodder, Co-founder and CEO at Local Logic 41:02

1M ago41:02

41:02

This week's interview features Vincent Hodder, Co-founder and CEO of Local Logic. Local Logic is a location intelligence platform that focuses on digitizing the built world and providing predictive analytics for addresses in the US and Canada. They have a massive data set of 100 billion unique data points, which allows them to understand and quanti…

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As more homes take a price cut, will list prices drop? (5/20/24 Market Update) 13:18

1M ago13:18

13:18

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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Navigating the Real Estate Industry (with Marcus Miller) 33:28

1M ago33:28

33:28

You can take the man out of the Navy, but you can’t take the Navy out of the man. Case in point: Marcus Miller, who runs his company, Helm Real Estate, like a tight ship. In this episode, he shares how discipline, time management, and adaptability have helped his close-knit crew achieve success. But it’s not all smooth sailing. He also discusses th…

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343: Navigating the Tight Resale Market: Lance Lambert's Expert Analysis on Housing Supply Dynamics Part 1 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

Lance Lambert, co-founder of Resi Club, discusses the real estate market's nuances with host Jason Hartman. Lambert highlights the tight resale market, down 30-35% from pre-pandemic levels in 2019, noting that despite this, 2019 wasn't a buyer's market. Affordability strains persist, especially in areas like Connecticut, impacted by the "donut effe…

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Amplifying Amenities for Multifamily Operators with Everett Lynn, Founder and CEO of Amenify 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

This week's guest is Everett Lynn, Founder and CEO of Amenify, a plug and play platform for amenity services in the multifamily space. We discuss Amenify's recent growth trajectory (hint: they've been on fire!). Everett shares his insights on different types of fundraising and the challenges of disruption in the real estate industry—a topic that is…

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Mixed signals for peak home buying season (5/13/24 Market Update) 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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Making Data Digestible (with Logan Mohtashami) 41:27

2M ago41:27

41:27

Meet Logan Mohtashami, the "chart guy" who’s changing the real estate game. Starting as a high school basketball coach, he stumbled into mortgages through family ties. Now, as lead analyst for Housing Wire, he’s all about using data to decode the market. He's not just crunching numbers though; his podcast and socials are helping him spread his spot…

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342: Tax Talk: Understanding Cost Segregation and Other Key Strategies for Real Estate Investors with CPA Amanda Han 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

Jason and Amanda, a certified public accountant and author, discussed the potential negative impact of the 2024 budget proposal on real estate investors, the benefits of cost segregation for tax reduction, and the advantages of being a real estate professional. They also highlighted the importance of tax planning, the depreciation schedule for brea…

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442: Tax Talk: Understanding Cost Segregation and Other Key Strategies for Real Estate Investors with CPA Amanda Han 29:29

2M ago29:29

29:29

Jason and Amanda, a certified public accountant and author, discussed the potential negative impact of the 2024 budget proposal on real estate investors, the benefits of cost segregation for tax reduction, and the advantages of being a real estate professional. They also highlighted the importance of tax planning, the depreciation schedule for brea…

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Growing an Iconic Real Estate Brand with Ginger Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate 27:15

2M ago27:15

27:15

In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, recorded live at HousingWire’s The Gathering conference, Mike Simonsen sits down with Ginger Wilcox, President of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, to talk about her plans to grow the iconic international brokerage in a challenging market. Ginger shares insights into how they’re preparing their agents f…

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Unlocking Storage Potential in All Properties with Joseph Woodbury, CEO and Founder of Neighbor.com 50:11

2M ago50:11

50:11

It's my second time interviewing Joseph Woodbury, co-founder and CEO of Neighbor.com. In case you missed, Joseph previously joined Tyler Cauble and I for a live stream on Tyler's CRE YouTube channel. This time for Tech Nest, we switched up the topics. We get into how his company is disrupting the self-storage industry by leveraging the peer-to-peer…

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Home price signals point to flat growth (5/6/24 Market Update) 15:35

2M ago15:35

15:35

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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Old-School Values, New-School Tech (with Joe Cruz and Lou Belisario) 38:30

2M ago38:30

38:30

Get ready to meet Joe Cruz and Lou Belisario, the brains behind Revived Residential in Brooklyn. They're all about blending old-school community values with a fresh twist of social media savvy. In this episode, they dive into the vital role of personal branding and emphasize the importance of authenticity, honesty, and relationship-building in the …

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441: Housing Affordability Crisis and the Impact of the NAR Lawsuit on Real Estate with Rick Sharga 47:28

2M ago47:28

47:28

Jason welcomes real estate analyst Rick Sharga. Rick discusses the housing market and economic trends. Despite concerns of a crash, he suggests a slow period with modest price increases rather than a downturn. He dismisses crash predictions, highlighting historical data showing home prices generally rise during recessions. Sharga addresses factors …

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Streamlining Security Deposits for Property Managers and Owners with Conor Brennan, Co-founder at Rentable 42:59

2M ago42:59

42:59

I promise you, discussing security deposits isn't as boring as it may seem. This week, I'm joined by Conor Brennan, Co-founder of Rentable, a security deposit management platform for residential real estate. He shares about the pain points of security deposits, including the legal challenges and outdated processes. We dig into the importance of int…

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Home sellers are coming back to the market (4/29/24 Market Update) 15:12

2M ago15:12

15:12

Welcome to How’s the Market, our weekly look at what’s happening in the US housing market, powered by data from Altos Research. If you want to see all the inventory, pricing, and supply and demand charts we reference in the show, head on over to our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/altosresearch. Hosted by Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Re…

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