# Why Reverse Mortgage Purchase Files Need Builder and Escrow Training

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Podcast: [Real Estate Jerky Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-jerky-daily-7106292)
Published: 2026-07-24T16:24:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover California housing activity, Stanislaus County and San Joaquin County numbers, mortgage-rate movement, new home sales, tariff headlines, and reverse purchase escrow delays. California weekly data showed closed sales per day down 5.8%, pending sales per day down 1.2%, and new listings down 19.2%. Price reductions stayed elevated near 38.9%. Ed and Mike also discuss mortgage pricing improving by about 27 basis points, new home sales rising 1.6% in June, and why reverse mortgage purchase files need extra coordination with builders and escrow companies. A fast Real Estate Jerky Daily market update with the usual bite. Contact and Social Links: 🔗 **Follow us:** - **Facebook:** [Real Estate Jerky](https://facebook.com/RealEstateJerky) - **Instagram:** [@RealEstateJerky](https://instagram.com/RealEstateJerky) - **Website:** [Real Estate Jerky](https://realestatejerky.com) 🔗 Ed Parcaut: www.edparcaut.com - Twitter: [@EdParcaut](https://twitter.com/EdParcaut) - LinkedIn: [Ed Parcaut](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edparcaut) Catch every episode for sharp insight and real talk about what matters now in real estate! #RealEstateJerkyDaily #EdParcaut #MikeKelly #RealEstateJerky #MortgageRates #CaliforniaRealEstate #HousingMarketUpdate #StanislausCountyRealEstate #SanJoaquinCountyRealEstate #ModestoRealEstate #CentralValleyRealEstate #NewHomeSales #ReverseMortgage #HECMForPurchase #Escrow #BuilderHomes #PriceReductions #TenYearTreasury #RealEstatePodcast #MortgagePodcast #MarketNewsWithTeeth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/real-estate-jerky-daily--6413899/support .

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