Innovation in Real Estate: A Discussion on Trends with Clayton Collins

Ever wondered how a robust knowledge in mergers and acquisitions can be a game changer in the world of real estate? Buckle up as we navigate this captivating journey with Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media, who shares his extraordinary story of acquiring HousingWire in 2016. With an MBA from Duke University and a knack for making strategic acquisitions, Clayton details his growth process from establishing a sales team to revamping the tech infrastructure of his company. You'll hear how Clayton's company is bridging the communication gap between real estate agents, investors, mortgage originators, and mortgage servicers, offering a comprehensive view of the housing industry that is simply unmatched.

In an industry as complex as real estate, knowing what trends to watch and where to invest can be a daunting task. That's where Clayton's expertise comes into play. In the second part of our engaging conversation, we dive into Clayton's strategic approach to providing a clear picture of the housing market by leveraging data, media and events to help industry professionals make informed decisions. He shares the trends he's keeping a close eye on and provides insights into the investments he's making in data sources to help professionals understand their competition, and form partnerships and relationships in the local real estate markets.

Finally, we delve into the world of Altos, a software product developed by Mike Simonson and his team that is revolutionizing the way real estate agents and other industries access local level market reports. The data aggregation process of Altos and how it's data surpasses other platforms' accuracy is thoroughly dissected. The conversation concludes with an analysis of the current state of the housing market, the supply and demand imbalance, the correlation between inventory and mortgage rates, and finally the implications of a class-action lawsuit challenging the real estate commission structure. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone keen to understand and navigate the ever-changing world of real estate.

(0:00:00) - Hacking Real Estate Podcast
(0:14:46) - Real Estate Trends and Investments
(0:22:33) - Altos
(0:34:09) - Class Action Lawsuit's Impact on Real Estate Commissions
(0:44:42) - HousingWire and Podcast With Clayton Collins

About Clayton Collins
Clayton Collins is the founder and CEO of HW Media. He leads HW Media’s corporate strategy and content roadmap, while building a world-class team of business media professionals. He is also managing partner of Riomar Capital, an entrepreneurial investment firm that acquired HousingWire in 2016. Prior to founding Riomar Capital, Collins worked at RBC Capital Markets in the mergers and acquisitions group and served as vice president of national sales and marketing at Citibank. Collins holds a degree in business administration from Elon University and completed his MBA at The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

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