On The Highway

In this exclusive MBS Highway webinar, renowned economist Dr. Lacy Hunt and tax policy expert Julio Gonzalez provide crucial analysis on President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."

Lacy brings his internationally acclaimed economic insights while Julio offers unique perspective as a DC insider actively involved in shaping these tax proposals. Together with Barry, they unpack the critical components of this legislation and explain its potential impact on our economic landscape.

Listen now to gain valuable insights into how these policy changes could influence financial markets and create opportunities in the coming months.

About Dr. Lacy Hunt

Dr. Lacy H. Hunt, an internationally known and award-winning economist, is Executive Vice President and Chief Economist of Hoisington Investment Management Company (HIMCo), a firm that manages $3 billion in pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, and others.

Lacy is the author of two books and numerous articles in leading magazines, periodicals, and scholarly journals. Among his published pieces are articles in Barron’s, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Journal of Finance, Financial Analysts Journal, and the Journal of Portfolio Management. The board of governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank have also both published his research.

Lacy has made numerous presentations in all the major financial and economic centers in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. He has appeared on radio and television worldwide. Lacy has testified before various committees of congress, including House Ways and Means, Senate Finance, and Senate Banking.

About Julio Gonzalez

Julio Gonzalez founded the Gonzalez Family Office and is the CEO and Founder of Engineered Tax Services, Inc. (ETS). ETS is the country’s largest specialty tax engineering firm, which specializes in the preservation of wealth and United States’ job creation through IRS engineering-based services to include research and development manufacturing tax credit and grant studies, energy tax incentives studies, cost segregation depreciation studies for buildings, Opportunity Zone studies, real estate state and local incentive studies and alternative tax optimization studies.

He started ETS in 2001 to bring specialized engineering tax studies to mainstream America, and over 20 years later, ETS has been extremely successful in delivering these winning tax solutions to the American middle class, becoming the leading specialty tax practice in the United States.

Julio is in Washington D.C. weekly to work with the administration, Congress and Senate to advise on tax reform and is the go-to tax expert representing many national organizations and associations. He is a regular public speaker on a national level regarding tax reform and tax sophistication for wealth preservation.

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson breaks down how market volatility and tariffs are impacting homebuyer confidence and what that means for those guiding them. Tune in to learn how to become your clients trusted source.

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Listen to this webinar featuring hall of fame housing analyst Ivy Zelman in conversation with MBS Highway. Barry and Ivy share valuable perspectives on key trends including inventory levels, home and rent prices, migration patterns, construction trends, mortgage rates and more – both nationwide and in specific local markets. Their expert analysis will equip you with the knowledge to help clients navigate the market with confidence. webinar featuring hall of fame housing analyst Ivy Zelman in conversation with MBS Highway. Barry and Ivy share valuable perspectives on key trends including inventory levels, home and rent prices, migration patterns, construction trends, mortgage rates and more – both nationwide and in specific local markets. Their expert analysis will equip you with the knowledge to help clients navigate the market with confidence.

If you have questions about Ivy’s research or services, email [email protected].

About Ivy Zelman

As one of the most powerful women on Wall Street, Ivy Zelman is a sought-after expert on the housing sector, and what the overall housing market means for investors, homebuilders, industry executives and the economy at large. She frequently appears on television shows such as CNBC, in major publications including "The Wall Street Journal," and has earned numerous accolades, such as inclusion in Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance.

In 2007, Ivy co-founded Zelman & Associates which is the leading housing research firm nationwide, serving institutional and private equity investors, and corporate executives from the homebuilding, building products, real estate, mortgage finance and rental sectors, and more. Her firm provides unequalled in-depth analyses across all aspects of the housing spectrum.

Ivy’s methodology, which puts Zelman & Associates in its own league, remains strongly rooted in the ability to perform thematic research overlaid with proprietary surveys to produce unparalleled, differentiated, value-added research. She is widely known and respected for her bold thinking and accurate assessments where others failed, helping industry players avoid costly mistakes and capture game-changing opportunities.

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson explains why today’s higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty might actually work in a buyer’s favor. She dives into how negotiation power, future rate drops, and the Cost of Waiting analysis all tie together to reveal hidden opportunities. Learn how a shift in perspective could completely change the conversation you’re having with your clients.

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In today’s episode, Megan Anderson welcomes Kiran Shah to share the story behind Maisy365, an AI platform changing the way mortgage companies connect with clients. They dive into how Maisy is helping sales teams work smarter, not harder. Click the link to hear how this innovation is reshaping the future of the mortgage industry.

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In today’s episode, Megan Anderson covers the recent market volatility and how to help mitigate rising recession fears for future homebuyers. She breaks down historical housing data to show why home prices have remained strong through past recessions. Tune in to gain the perspective and tools you need to guide clients with confidence.

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Watch this timely MBS Highway webinar where Dan Habib and Katie Stockton explore the most recent market trends. They provide expert technical analysis and discuss key topics including recent market volatility, the US dollar, 10-year Treasury yields, the likelihood of a recession, mortgage rates, equities, cryptocurrencies, and more.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed experts in the field and gain valuable knowledge to help you manage the challenges of today's unpredictable market.

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About Katie Stockton

Katie Stockton, CMT is Founder and Managing Partner of Fairlead Strategies, LLC, an independent research firm and investment advisor focused on technical analysis. Prior to forming Fairlead Strategies, Katie spent more than 20 years on Wall Street providing technical research and advice to institutional investors. Most recently, she served as Chief Technical Strategist for BTIG and Chief Market Technician at MKM Partners. She also worked for technical strategy teams at Morgan Stanley and Wit Soundview.

With help from the Fairlead Strategies team, Katie provides research and consulting services to institutions and individuals, and she is the portfolio manager for the Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF (TACK). Katie received her Chartered Market Technician (CMT®) designation in 2001, and later served as Vice President of the CMT Association from 2012 to 2016.

Katie frequently shares her views on CNBC as an official CNBC contributor, as well as other financial media outlets.

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson shares stronger-than-expected home price data from Cotalilty, with February values rising by 0.3% and an encouraging 0.4% forecast for March. You’ll discover how these trends can help create serious wealth for your clients and why MBS Highway’s Appreciation Calculator is a must-use tool.

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In today’s episode, Megan Anderson uncovers why cash-out refinances now make up the majority of refinance activity and what that means for your pipeline. Discover how to strategically position yourself for success.

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson shares exciting news about MBS Highway's upgraded Social Studio tool, designed to help you boost your social media presence. Megan explains how the tool now offers mobile access, video scripts, and an engaging teleprompter feature to make your content creation effortless and professional.

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