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.
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 by Kenon Chen, EVP of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. 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 Jancy Ulch at jancy.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-hosted by Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital. 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 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-hosted by Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital. 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 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-hosted by Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital. 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 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-hosted by Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital. 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 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-hosted by Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital. 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 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-hosted by Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital. 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 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-hosted by Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa, and Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy at Clear Capital. 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 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 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.
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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