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Core Conversations

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In our bimonthly Core Conversations podcasts and videos, we interview CoreLogic experts to get their take on different but equally important aspects on the housing market, from property values to the effects of natural disasters to industry myths. Core Conversations host Maiclaire Bolton Smith regularly sits down with housing industry standouts to get their take on the current state of the market. Her friendly and approachable style helps make sometimes complicated housing topics more understandable, engaging and fun. Listen to previous Core Conversations podcasts.
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November 29, 2023

2023 Economic Look Back: A Tale of Two Housing Markets

In the season finale of Core Conversations, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith and CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp dive into a discussion about the dynamic landscape of the U.S. housing market in 2023.

November 8, 2023

Why US Property Retains Its Value Compared to Other Global Markets

Maiclaire Bolton Smith and CoreLogic Economist Thom Malone discuss the effects that the U.S. securitized mortgage system and investor activity has had on the global property market.

October 25, 2023

How Could Gig Work and Automation Lead to More Mortgage Fraud?

Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with Bridget Berg to talk about who ends up paying when someone defaults on a loan and how automation may open the door for increased fraud.

November 15, 2023

Why the US Mortgage System Is a Shield From Inflation

Core Conversations explores the effects of inflation on housing prices, drawing connections to global trends.

October 18, 2023

Occupancy Fraud May Be the Next Risk for the Mortgage Industry

Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with Bridget Berg to talk about the types of mortgage fraud, where it is most prevalent in the industry and why fraud can be so difficult to detect.

October 4, 2023

How Will Climate Change Influence US Wildfires?

Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with CoreLogic Chief Actuary Howard Kunst to discuss the wildfire season with a focus on California and how the historic rainfall from earlier this year will influence upcoming wildfire risk.

September 27, 2023

Does Low Wildfire Risk Create a False Sense of Security?

In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with CoreLogic Chief Actuary Howard Kunst to talk about wildfire risk, how to use a risk score to map that risk, and what different underwriting actions underwriters can take based on the score.

September 13, 2023

Are Insurers Prepared for an El Niño-Fueled Hurricane Season?

Maiclaire Bolton Smith and Jon Schneyer talk about if insurers are ready for another storm to hit the U.S. and what the 2023 hurricane season could bring.

September 6, 2023

Will Scorching Ocean Temps or El Niño Define Hurricane Season?

Learn how the interaction of ENSO and sea surface temperatures can help with predictions for the 2023 hurricane season.

August 23, 2023

Can Wildfire Mitigation Stop the California Insurer Exodus?

Listen to a discussion about how education and mitigation is the key to creating resilience for individuals, communities, governments and the insurance industry.

August 16, 2023

How Will Property Data Help Manage the California Insurance Crisis?

Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith explores wildfire risk scores and why two of the U.S. largest insurers declined to write new policies in California.

August 2, 2023

How Can Property Technology Delight Mortgage Customers and Widen th...

In this Core Conversations episode: how automated underwriting, digital mortgage software and property technology influence the future of the mortgage market.