Steve Ozonian on AI, Rocket’s big bet and the future of housing

On this episode of Power House, Diego Sanchez sits down with Steve Ozonian for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of housing, mortgage, title, and proptech. Drawing on decades of leadership experience across companies like LendingTree, loanDepot, and Williston Financial Group, Ozonian explains why AI and data will shape the next era of real estate — while warning that fragmented infrastructure remains one of the industry’s biggest obstacles. The discussion explores Rocket Companies’ expansion strategy, MLS fragmentation, private listings, fraud risks, and the growing importance of title companies in an increasingly digital environment. Ozonian also shares his perspective on leadership, succession planning, and why local agents still hold enormous influence despite rapid technological change. This episode is about the next phase of housing: combining technology, AI, and trusted human relationships into a more connected consumer experience. Related to the episode: Diego Sanchez’ LinkedIn Steve Ozonian's LinkedIn The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire’s Zeb Lowe every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they’re differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.