HousingWire presents the Modern Mortgage Origination Master Class, a four-part educational series presented by Zillow Home Loans. This educational series features four classes designed to bring the HousingWire community expert-level knowledge on modern mortgage origination and how today’s homebuyer navigates the homebuying process.This episode features a conversation between Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media and Amanda Pendelton, Zillow’s Home Trends Expert. Amanda works to translate Zillow's housing market data into actionable advice for homeowners, prospective homebuyers and housing professionals. The conversation focuses on current home-buying trends informed by data from Zillow, including demographic trends around age, stage of life and gender. Amanda shares data and expertise on what the modern homebuyer expects from their lender, strategies real estate agents and loan originators can employ to better serve clients, how homebuyers are confronting affordability challenges and some surprising tactics home sellers can deploy to maximize the value of their home. Related to this episode:Connect with Amanda on LinkedInGender gap widens: Growth trend reverses for young single women homeowners | ZillowThe home improvement projects spring sellers should tackle now (and what to skip) | ZillowShe sheds, steam ovens can help sell homes for up to $17,400 more | ZillowHousingWire’s Youtube ChannelEnjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Clayton Collins and produced by the HW Media team.