Top of Mind

The Next Chapter: Data is your license to think bigger with HousingWire's Clayton Collins


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In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike gets time with HW Media CEO and HousingWire publisher Clayton Collins to talk about the latest HousingWire Data company announcements, and explores the most important trends, people, and ideas driving our industry in 2025.


About Clayton Collins

Clayton Collins is the Chief Executive Officer of HW Media, the leading media and information services company for housing and real estate professionals. As Publisher of HousingWire, he drives the company’s mission to empower housing leaders with trusted journalism, proprietary data, and industry-leading events.


Since acquiring HousingWire in 2016, Clayton has led HW Media’s transformation into a multi-brand platform, expanding its reach through the acquisitions of RealTrends and Altos Research. Under his leadership, HW Media delivers critical market intelligence, data-driven insights, and high-impact events that inform and connect professionals across housing finance and real estate.


Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • What is HousingWire Data, and what does it mean for our clients
  • The three big themes shaping the industry in 2025
  • Who’s making the biggest moves in the industry—and why it matters
  • How the mortgage and housing landscape has evolved over the past decade (and where it’s heading next)
  • Which topics get the most attention on HousingWire.com each day and why.

  • Related to this episode:

    • HousingWire Data
    • Mike Simonsen | LinkedIn
    • Altos

    • Featuring Mike Simonsen, President of Altos

      A true data geek, Mike founded Altos in 2006 to bring data and insight on the U.S. housing market to those who need it most. The company now serves the largest Wall Street investment firms, banks, and tens of thousands of real estate professionals around the country. Mike's insights on the market have been featured in Forbes, New York Times, Bloomberg, Dallas Morning News, Seattle PI, and many other national media outlets.


      Follow us on Twitter for more data analysis and insights:

      • Altos on Twitter
      • Mike on Twitter

      • About Altos.

        Each week, Altos tracks every home for sale in the country - all the pricing, and all the changes in pricing - and synthesizes those analytics to make them available before becoming visible through traditional channels.


        Schedule a demo to see Altos in action. You can also get a copy of our free eBook: How To Use Market Data to Build Your Real Estate Business.


        The Top of Mind podcast features top real estate industry insiders and experts to unpack the most important housing, real estate, mortgage data and trends that are shaping the housing market. Hosted by Altos founder Mike Simonsen and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.

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