EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 14 MIN
The Algorithm That Owns Your House
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In 2008, a little-known government agency called the Federal Housing Finance Agency quietly became the conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—and never left. Fifteen years later, an automated pricing system controls whether millions of Americans can buy homes, and almost nobody knows how it works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 2008, a little-known government agency called the Federal Housing Finance Agency quietly became the conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—and never left. Fifteen years later, an automated pricing system controls whether millions of Americans can buy homes, and almost nobody knows how it works.
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The Algorithm That Owns Your House
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