ClearCast — The Real Estate Fintech Podcast: Recent Episodes
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ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
Twenty-five years of innovation, and the next chapter starts now. ClearCast host, Kenon Chen, sits down with Clear Capital CEO, Duane Andrews, Restb.ai Co-Founder & CEO Xavi Hernando, and Restb.ai COO, Antoni Costa, to discuss how a new partnership will reshape the industry. Together, they explore how pairing AI-powered computer vision with best-in-class valuation data can eliminate blind spots, reduce risk, and bring greater consistency to real estate decisions. Plus: what responsible AI really looks like in a highly regulated industry, and where the trio sees property intelligence heading in the coming years. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted byKenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. Each month, webring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people,companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance,and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch atjancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2025! In our final minisode live from the conference floor, Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, chats with Jeremy Potter, Founder and Advisor at Next Belt Strategies. Jeremy and Kenon discuss Jeremy's new podcast, innovation in the evolving proptech ecosystem, various use cases for AI in proptech, and more! ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted byKenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. Each month, webring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people,companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance,and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch atjancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2025! Martin Kelly, President of Blueprint, joins Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, for a ClearCast minisode on the conference floor. Martin and Kenon discuss this year's conference highlights and speakers, industry changes impacting the built world, and more! They also dig into Blueprint's new research platform, Insights by Blueprint, which is designed to help commercial real estate executives make smarter decisions about technology, vendors, and operational strategy. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted byKenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. Each month, webring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people,companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance,and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch atjancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2025! Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, sat down for a conversation with Chris Gough, Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey about changes impacting the real estate and mortgage industries. The two discuss how AI is changing the way humans work, how declining interest rates may create momentum in the final quarter of 2025 and beyond, and more! ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted byKenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. Each month, webring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people,companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance,and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch atjancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2025! Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, sits down with Alex Gustafson, Oppy Founder & CEO. Kenon and Alex discuss how AI agents will transform the built world in 2026 and beyond. Plus, the two discuss Oppy's mission to help companies generate more leads, enhance customer service, and more using AI agents. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted byKenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. Each month, webring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people,companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance,and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch atjancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
In ClearCast episode 44, your host Kenon Chen is joined by Skye Laudari, Co-Founder & CEO at Crib Equity, and Frank Rohde, Founder & CEO of Ownify. Kenon, Skye, and Frank tackle the topic of affordability for first-time home buyers.Get insider perspective about what the market is like for first-time buyers, how buying a home has changed, and how new innovations are helping first-time buyers unlock the door to home ownership in 2025 and beyond. ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, hosted byKenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. Each month, webring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people,companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance,and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch atjancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
Lyle Radke, Principal of Collateral Policy at Fannie Mae, joins ClearCast to discuss Fannie Mae’s inspection-based appraisal waiver program, Value Acceptance + Property Data. Lyle dives into Fannie Mae's approach to appraisal modernization, the challenges and benefits to modernization, how new initiatives impact home buyers, and what we can expect to see from Fannie Mae in the coming months.ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hostedby Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporatestrategy at Clear Capital. Each month, we bring you compelling storiesand revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions atthe intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be aguest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch at jancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2024! Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, sits down with Chris Gough, Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey. They discuss the current market, the need for new construction, and how companies can stay ahead of changing market conditions.ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hostedby Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporatestrategy at Clear Capital. Each month, we bring you compelling storiesand revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions atthe intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be aguest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch at jancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2024! Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, sits down with Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures. They discuss the current market, how companies are evolving to meet the market's needs, the use of artificial intelligence, and more.ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hostedby Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporatestrategy at Clear Capital. Each month, we bring you compelling storiesand revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions atthe intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be aguest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch at jancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
ClearCast is live from Blueprint Vegas 2024! Kenon Chen, host of ClearCast and EVP of Corporate Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, sits down with Brandon Jenkins, COO at Fundrise. Kenon and Brandon discuss the democratization of investing, how the venture space has changed, how venture firms are leveraging AI, and the new generation of real estate investors.ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hostedby Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporatestrategy at Clear Capital. Each month, we bring you compelling storiesand revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions atthe intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be aguest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch at jancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
Hal Humphreys, career appraiser and host of the Appraisal Buzzcast, joined Kenon Chen on ClearCast to chat about Valuation Expo 2024. The two discuss the current state of appraisals, new tech, what attendees can expect to learn at the conference, and more.ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hostedby Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporatestrategy at Clear Capital. Each month, we bring you compelling storiesand revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions atthe intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be aguest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch at jancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
On ClearCast episode 41, Maya Velasquez, Head of Growth at zavvie, joins Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen for a conversation. The three discuss zavvie's AI-fueled solutions for brokerages, including Power Buyer, real estate's only white labeled, completely out-of-the-box Power Buyer solution.ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hostedby Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporatestrategy at Clear Capital. Each month, we bring you compelling storiesand revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions atthe intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be aguest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch at jancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
On ClearCast episode 40, Jeff Allen takes the hot seat. Kenon Chen joins ClearCast guest host, Jancy Ulch, for an interview with Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa. The three discuss digital GLA, the reliability of AI floor plans, and CubiCasa’s mission to bring a floor plan to every real estate listing in the country.ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hostedby Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporatestrategy at Clear Capital. Each month, we bring you compelling storiesand revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions atthe intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be aguest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch at jancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
Kenon Chen joins ClearCast guest host, Jeremy Potter, Fractional Chief Strategist at IncentiFind, to discuss recent happenings in real estate and mortgage. Kenon and Jeremy discuss housing demand, the dream of homeownership, and steps movers and shakers throughout the industry are taking to make this dream possible for homebuyers. They discuss fractional ownership programs, shared equity, and more.ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hostedby Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporatestrategy at Clear Capital. Each month, we bring you compelling storiesand revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions atthe intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be aguest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch at jancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
ClearCast hosts, Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen, sit down for a conversation with Frank Rohde, founder and CEO of Ownify. The three discuss Frank's story and how Ownify is making homeownership more accessible to first-time buyers.ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hostedby Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporatestrategy at Clear Capital. Each month, we bring you compelling storiesand revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions atthe intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be aguest on the show? Email Jancy Ulch at jancy.ulch@clearcapital.com.
In ClearCast's 37th episode, Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen chat with David Hirshman, the EVP and Chief Content Officer for Blueprint. The three discuss David's history in media and his role planning content for the premier event for industry executives, real estate and construction tech startups, and VCs. Plus, David gives attendees a sneak peak of what they can expect for Blueprint's 2023 event, happening September 11-13 in Las Vegas.
ClearCast kicks off its second season! Your co-hosts, Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen, sit down with Nate Levin, Managing Director at Parker89. The trip discuss Parker89's recent work, startups revolutionizing fintech, how AI may impact the industry, and Nate's favorite historical tidbit.
In ClearCast episode 35, Kenon and Jeff discuss a few housing affordability topics and Kenon's love of sad, British pop music. Then, they sit down with Chrissi Johnson, Founder and CEO of Alinement Advisors, to talk about Chrissi's journey through the industry, how Alinement Advisors is working to make housing increasingly equitable, and more.
Live from ICE Experience 2023. ClearCast host Kenon Chen sits down for a conversation with Sarah Knochel, CEO of Data and Analytics at Candor Technology, and Tom Booker, Chief Strategy Officer at Candor Technology. Sarah and Tom discuss their backgrounds, what led them to the mortgage industry, and how Candor Technology is working to create transparency and improve the experience for borrowers, lenders, and investors.
Live from ICE Experience 2023. ClearCast host Kenon Chen sits down with Stephanie Durflinger, SVP of Product Management at ICE Mortgage Technology. The pair discuss the market and how the industry is responding with automation and new, innovative solutions.
Live from ICE Experience 2023, ClearCast host Kenon Chen sits down with Brent Chandler, Founder and CEO of FormFree, and Eric Lapin, President of FormFree. Brent and Eric share the exciting news that FormFree has sold its AccountChek business to Stewart Information Service Corporation and will focus on decentralizing and democratizing consumer access to credit. Eric Lapin will now serve as FormFree's president to oversee the company's evolution to Web3.
In ClearCast episode 34, Kenon and Jeff discuss some good news in the form of increasing buyer sentiment and less required jumbo loans per new conforming limits. Then, they sit down with Adam Chaudhary, President of FundingShield, to discuss the company's mission, API-driven solutions, and more.
In the end-of-the-year edition of ClearCast, Kenon and Jeff discuss the real estate highs and lows from 2022. Then, they sit down with Jason Cave, Deputy Director of the Division of Resolutions at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The trio discuss the FHFA’s push towards developing a fintech office space, the agency’s new Request for Information findings, and Jason’s predictions for 2023.
Your ClearCast hosts, Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen, discuss the state of the market and the largest single-day drop in mortgage rates since the 1980s. Then, they sit down with Josh Jensen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Inspectify, who shares Inspectify's mission and some wisdom for aspiring founders.
ClearCast is live from MBA Annual 2022 in Nashville: Your host, Kenon Chen, chats with David Camp, Co-Founder and CEO at HomeScout, about David's journey through the real estate industry. They also discuss how HomeScout unifies various services in the mortgage and title industries.
ClearCast is live from MBA Annual 2022 in Nashville: Your host, Kenon Chen, talks with Brent Nyitray, the CFO of Ark Mortgage and the author of the Daily Tearsheet. Kenon and Brent discuss the current state of the market and Brent's market predictions heading into 2023.
ClearCast is live from MBA Annual 2022 in Nashville: Your host, Kenon Chen, sits down with Luke Babich, Co-Founder and CEO of Clever Real Estate. The pair discuss Luke's background, his journey to founding Clever Real Estate, how Clever's platform helps homebuyers and sellers alike, and more.
Kenon and Jeff discuss the recent shift out of cities and into suburbs -- and the cost of living increases that accompany this change. Then, they talk with Hayden James, the CEO and Co-Founder of Fraction, about how Fraction helps homeowners tap into their equity, reduce their monthly mortgage payments, purchase a second home, and more.
ClearCast hosts Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen sat down for a conversation with Kat Gordiienko, CEO & Co-Founder of Builty, at Blueprint 2022 in Las Vegas. They gang chatted about Kat's love of data and how it inspired her to start Builty. Then, they learn about Builty's mission to make housing data more widely available to those who need it most.
ClearCast hosts Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen sat down for a conversation with Yifan Zhang, CEO & Co-Founder of Loftium, at Blueprint 2022 in Las Vegas. They discuss Loftium's roots and how the company helps people achieve homeownership by leveraging a host-to-own model.
ClearCast hosts Kenon Chen and Jeff Allen sat down for a conversation with Niles Lichtenstein, CEO & Co-Founder of Nestment, at Blueprint 2022 in Las Vegas. The trio discuss the impetus behind Nestment and how the company is working to make homeownership possible for more people by allowing them to co-own real estate with friends.
Kenon and Jeff discuss the record-high number of unsold homes under construction, and increasing numbers of homes on the market for longer than 30 days. Then, they sit down with Brock Cassidy, Vice President of Partnerships at EasyKnock, to discover how EasyKnock is helping homeowners consolidate their debt, achieve their financial goals, and stay in their homes.
In this episode of ClearCast, Kenon and Jeff discuss booming home equity and big growth in the tiny home market. Then, they talk with Jenna Louie, Director of Strategy and Ops at Ivory Innovations, to discover how Ivory Innovations is helping expand housing affordability and spotlight other companies working towards the same goal.
In this month’s episode of ClearCast, your hosts Kenon and Jeff discuss recent innovation in cash offers programs and the booming single-family rental sector. Then, they sit down with Vincent-Charles Hodder, Co-Founder & CEO of Local Logic, to explore how Local Logic’s smart regional data is helping transform cities.
In this month’s episode of ClearCast, your hosts Kenon and Jeff discuss tapering home demand, a shift in the market, and personal income increases. Then, they sit down with Tim Nguyen, Co-Founder & CEO of BeSmartee to discover how BeSmartee is working to make a seven-day close possible.
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Alexander Lempka, CEO & Co-Founder of Connect Earth. They discuss how Connect Earth is working with banks to offer environmental data solutions, the need for climate action, and more.
Kenon and Jeff discuss rising interest rates, slowing home sales, and what this means for the market and first-time homebuyers. Then, they sit down with Jonathan Lawless, Head of Homeownership at Bilt Rewards, to explore how Bilt Rewards is helping open the door to homeownership for millions of renters.
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Adam Chaudhary, President at FundingShield. They discuss the need for education about new tech adoption, key conference takeaways, and more. Listen below!
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Stephanie Durflinger, SVP of Product Strategy at ICE Mortgage Technology. They discuss the future of the mortgage industry, new advanced tech offerings from ICE Mortgage Technology, and more. Listen below!
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Kathy Mantych, Senior Vice President at FirstClose. They discuss conference happenings and the excitement of in-person events resuming, new technology available to lenders, and more. Listen below!
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Brian Zitin, CEO of Reggora, during ICE Experience 2022. They discuss the state of the appraisal industry, automation adoption, and more. Listen below!
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Aqil Ahmed, SVP of Operations at ValueLink, during ICE Experience 2022. They discuss ValueLink's recent innovation award, the company's latest offerings, and more. Listen below!
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Susan Allen, head of product at Experian Mortgage, during ICE Experience 2022. They discuss Experian Verify's new integration with Encompass, how Experian supports customers throughout the home-buying journey, and more. Listen below!
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Sarah Wheeler, editor in chief at HousingWire, during ICE Experience 2022. They discuss the state of today's booming real estate market, conference happenings, and more. Listen below!
Jeff and Kenon talk about mortgage rates, refinancing, and mortgage delinquency. Then, they interview the co-founder and CEO of Willow Servicing, Laura Cain, to discover how Willow Servicing is streamlining mortgage servicing.
In the first episode of 2022, Kenon and Jeff talk about new regulations surrounding desktop appraisals, say goodbye to an old friend, and speak with Joyhub CEO & co-founder Elizabeth Braman about Joyhub's innovative property management solutions.
In this special year-end edition of ClearCast, Kenon and Jeff talk with Basis Point Founder Julian Hebron about 2021's top fintech trends and their predictions for 2022.
Jeff and Kenon discuss rapidly increasing home equity and what this means for first-time buyers. Jeff gives us a real estate joke roundup. Interview with Tomo Co-Founder and CRO Carey Armstrong.
Jeff and Kenon discuss this record-breaking year for prop-tech investments. Jeff's real estate joke of the pod makes Kenon flip out. Interview with June Homes Founder and CEO Daniel Mishin.
Jeff and Kenon discuss recent industry events, the experience of reconnecting in person, and getting Ludacris in the desert. Jeff tells his wurst Real Estate Joke of the Pod yet. Interview with Nooklyn CEO Moiz Malik.
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Rajesh Bhat, CEO & co-founder of Roostify, during MBA Annual 2021. They discuss Roostify’s future vision, key takeaways from the conference, and more. Listen or read the transcript below!
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Julian Hebron, founder of The Basis Point, during MBA Annual 2021. They discuss conference happenings, the future of today’s ever-growing housing market, and more. Listen or read the transcript below!
Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital and co-host of the ClearCast Podcast, sat down for a conversation with Sarah Wheeler, editor-in-chief at HousingWire, during MBA Annual 2021. They discuss new guidance from the FHFA, the current state of industry media, and more.
Jeff and Kenon discuss Clear Capital's recent acquisition of CubiCasa and Jeff's new title. Then they dive into Freddie Mac's long-anticipated research paper, "Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals." Jeff's Real Estate Joke of the Pod gives us a buyer's-eye view of today's real estate market. Interview with Ribbon Co-Founder & CEO Shaival Shah.
Jeff and Kenon discuss Fundrise and the CNBC story, "How to get in on the booming single-family rental market without buying a house." Jeff's Real Estate Joke of the Pod hits a high note. Interview with Noah Founder Sahil Gupta.
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Jeff and Kenon discuss the need for more housing supply and the CNBC story, "Builders pull back as more homebuyers are priced out of the market," for the News Story of the Pod. Jeff tells a story about lumber prices and logging near his cabin in Wisconsin. Jeff banks on his joke to make Kenon laugh (literally). They interview Digs by OJO CEO & Co-Founder Pat McLoughlin.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (01:46) News Story of the Pod
– (03:49) Jeff's lumber price / logging story
– (08:09) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (13:17) Digs by OJO CEO & Co-Founder Pat McLoughlin
ABOUT CLEARCAST PODCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Jeff and Kenon check in with each other. They discuss Propy's historic auction of the world’s first real estate NFT. Jeff delivers a larger-than-life Real Estate Joke of the Pod. They interview Kukun Founder & CEO Raf Howery.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (00:42) Intro
– (01:45) Propy's real estate NFT
– (06:35) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (11:03) Kukun Founder & CEO Raf Howery
ABOUT CLEARCAST PODCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Jeff and Kenon wonder how they haven’t been cancelled. They discuss the housing supply shortage and Pebble, a wireless parking sensor company, that provides valuable parking data to real estate developers, municipalities, and parking operators. Jeff delivers the Real Estate Joke of the Pod, which is set in yet another bizarre world. They interview FinLocker President & COO Brian Vieaux.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (01:33) News Story of the Pod
– (08:03) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (13:44) FinLocker President & COO Brian Vieaux
ABOUT CLEARCAST PODCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Jeff and Kenon kick off with the News Story of the Pod, and cover strong home price appreciation, whether or not we’re in the midst of another housing price bubble, and if a correction will occur. Jeff delivers a “cornucopia of train wrecks” (Kenon’s words) for the Real Estate Joke of the Pod. They interview NAMMBA CEO & Founder Tony Thompson.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (01:54) News Story of the Pod
– (08:12) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (15:10) NAMMBA CEO & Founder Tony Thompson
ABOUT CLEARCAST PODCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Jeff and Kenon chat about two stories for the News Stories of the Pod: 1) the uptick in mortgage rates and a predicted strong 2021 home-selling season, and 2) cities competing for remote workers by offering thousands of dollars in relocation incentives. Jeff's Real Estate Joke of the Pod is pretty cheesy. Jeff and Kenon interview Mighty CEO and Co-Founder Jen Yosef.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (01:39) News Stories of the Pod
– (08:56) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (13:09) Mighty CEO & Co-Founder Jen Yosef
ABOUT CLEARCAST PODCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Jeff and Kenon chat about the FHFA's Appraisal Modernization RFI, including Kenon speaking at the FHFA's Public Listening Session. Jeff delivers an original joke for the Real Estate Joke of the Pod. Lazerbeak is back for an enthusiastic Tales from the Street. Jeff and Kenon interview Reggora CEO and Co-Founder Brian Zitin.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (02:08) FHFA Appraisal Modernization RFI
– (08:42) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (14:30) Tales from the Street: Lazerbeak
– (30:38) Interview: Brian Zitin, Reggora
ABOUT CLEARCAST PODCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
It's our first episode of 2021! For the News Story of the Pod, Jeff and Kenon discuss the FHFA's appraisal modernization RFI and the conversation around racial bias in the appraisal process. Jeff is overly koala-fied for the Real Estate Joke of the Pod. They interview All Western Mortgage Branch Manager & Marketing Expert Neel Dhingra.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (01:20) News Story of the Pod
– (08:21) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (13:36) Interview: Neel Dhingra, All Western Mortgage
ABOUT CLEARCAST PODCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
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EPISODE SUMMARY
All the 2020 jokes in one episode. (Because we could all use a little more laughter after this year.)
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (00:45) Episode 1
– (02:01) Episode 2
– (04:51) Episode 3
– (09:52) Episode 4
– (12:33) Episode 5
– (15:55) Episode 6
– (18:41) Episode 7
– (21:41) Episode 8
– (26:06) Episode 9
– (30:34) Episode 10
ABOUT CLEARCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
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EPISODE SUMMARY
It's a special, end-of-year episode! Jeff and Kenon do a 2020 Year in Review and focus on three, positive trends that surprised them: 1) real estate technology going remote for both home shopping and the appraisal, 2) homebuying shifting away from cities (aka the rise of Zoomtowns), and 3) how effective remote working was and is. Jeff does an arrr'iginal joke for the Real Estate Joke of the Pod. They interview Clear Capital CEO Duane Andrews.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (01:47) Jeff & Kenon's Year in Review
– (10:11) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (13:59) Interview with Clear Capital CEO Duane Andrews
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ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Jeff and Kenon check in with each other. They discuss MoxiWorks's predicted increase in home sales through the remainder of the year for the Real Estate Fintech Market Overview. Jeff does an original joke for the Real Estate Joke of the Pod. For Tales from the Street, they interview Dan McAlister about selling and buying a home in the "Zoom Town" of Truckee, California. They interview NEXT Co-Founders Molly Dowdy and Jeri Yoshida.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (00:42) Intro
– (03:10) Real Estate Fintech Market Overview
– (06:05) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (10:33) Tales from the Street with Dan McAlister
– (26:46) Interview with NEXT Co-Founders Molly Dowdy and Jeri Yoshida
ABOUT CLEARCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
Great audio quality is back for episode eight! Jeff and Kenon check in with each other in person at Lake Tahoe. They discuss two stories for the Real Estate Fintech Market Overview: 1) the IPOs of mortgage lenders including Quicken Loans, United Wholesale Mortgage, loanDepot, and Caliber Home Loans, and 2) how the mortgage and real estate industry is making change and participating in conversations around social upheaval, including widening wealth gaps due to COVID-19, civil unrest, and more. Kenon discusses being a panelist on HousingWire's recent panel, "Business Strategy During Social Upheaval." Jeff does an original joke for the Real Estate Joke of the Pod and makes a public declaration. They interview Max Simkoff, founder and CEO of States Title.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (2:15) Real Estate Fintech Market Overview
– (9:40) Real Estate Joke of the Pod and Jeff's public declaration
– (14:05) Interview with Max Simkoff, founder and CEO of States Title
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ABOUT CLEARCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of innovation labs, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
Jeff and Kenon check in with each other. They discuss two stories for the News Story of the Pod about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mortgage payments. Jeff does an original joke for the Real Estate Joke of the Pod. Interview with HW Media CEO & Founder Clayton Collins.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (02:14) News Story of the Pod
– (08:47) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (11:47) Interview with HW Media CEO & Founder Clayton Collins
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ABOUT CLEARCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of valuation strategy, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
Jeff and Kenon check in with each other and discuss a story from CNBC — 'We’re running out of homes for sale,' Lake Tahoe brokers say as tech workers flee Bay Area — for the News Story of the Pod. Jeff does an original joke for the Real Estate Joke of the Pod that took him three months to perfect. Tales from the Street with Lazerbeak (aka Aaron Mader). Interview with Quicken Loans Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation Jeremy Potter.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (02:20) News Story of the Pod
– (07:50) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (10:08) Tales from the Street with Lazerbeak
– (23:49) Interview with Quicken Loans Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation Jeremy Potter
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ABOUT CLEARCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of valuation strategy, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
Jeff and Kenon discuss two trends for the Real Estate Fintech Market Overview. Trend one: low inventory and a hot market, with 54 percent of homes in a multiple-offer situation. Trend two: historically-low mortgage rates, with new purchases up 33 percent and refis up 111 percent. Jeff does two jokes for the Real Estate Joke of the Pod. Jeff introduces a new segment, "Tales from the Street," with Kenon's original, epic bumper music. Tales from the Street with Hannah Mae Haugberg. Interview with Propy CEO Natalia Karayaneva.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
– (2:45) Real Estate Fintech Market Overview
– (7:15) Real Estate Joke of the Pod
– (11:05) Tales from the Street introduction
– (12:50) Tales from the Street with Hannah Mae Haugberg
– (22:10) Interview with Propy CEO Natalia Karayaneva
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ABOUT CLEARCAST
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of valuation strategy, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we'll bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. ClearCast is produced by Clear Capital's marketing team. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
🎧 Follow ClearCast on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 🎧
Episode breakdown:
– Real estate fintech market overview
– What's happening with housing prices
– What's happening with loans in forbearance
– iBuying has resumed
– News story of the pod
– Housing's role in attacking systemic racism
– Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act
– Real estate jokes of the pod
– Interview with Parvesh Sahi from Ellie Mae
About ClearCast:
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of valuation strategy, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we'll bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. ClearCast is produced by Clear Capital's marketing team. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
Follow ClearCast on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Episode breakdown:
– Kenon + skateboarding
– Jeff + a Scandinavian barrel sauna
– Shift toward mortgage servicing
– Housing market and home prices
– Real estate joke of the pod
– Natalie Goodman, IncentiFind founder
About ClearCast:
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of valuation strategy, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we'll bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. ClearCast is produced by Clear Capital's marketing team. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
Follow ClearCast on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Episode breakdown:
– Where are Jeff and Kenon working from home?
– Recap: “What is real estate fintech?”
– How COVID-19 has impacted real estate fintech
– What’s going to be lasting change versus temporary change?
– Companies doing things to help during the crisis
– Companies driving innovation and digitization during the crisis
– Real estate joke of the pod
– Eric Rachmel, Brace CEO and founder
About ClearCast:
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of valuation strategy, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we'll bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. ClearCast is produced by Clear Capital's marketing team. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.
Follow ClearCast on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Episode breakdown:
– Jeff and Kenon introduce themselves
– What does real estate fintech mean?
– What do we hope to accomplish with this podcast?
– Real estate joke of the pod
– Jeff interviews Kenon
– Kenon interviews Jeff
– Real or fake: recent news headlines
– The EQ is a little low / I need more at 200 megahertz
About ClearCast:
ClearCast is the real estate fintech podcast by Clear Capital, co-hosted by Jeff Allen, EVP of valuation strategy, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. Each month, we'll bring you compelling stories and revolutionary ideas from the people, companies, and institutions at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. ClearCast is produced by Clear Capital's marketing team. Want to be a guest on the show? Email Matt Lush at matt.lush@clearcapital.com.