Conference attendance in 2023 may be down, given layoffs and budget cuts, but here’s a handy dandy list of events this year and state organizations. (Click on “Conferences” on the right; for any additions or corrections, contact Ed.) Here at the MBA’s IMB conference, it’s not much fun talking about revenue and margins. So, let’s talk Vitamin C! San Diego County, and California, ranks first with 59 percent of the U.S. citrus production. And when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. What about when life gives you plenty of barren areas of snow? Thank you to Len T. for this one, reminding us that some people have inordinate amounts of time on their hands. And thank you to Michael Chan yesterday who sent the real estate version of Wordle if you will, where you guess the price of the house. (Watch for those oceanside house prices!) Yes, there are plenty of people out there looking at housing, and the amount for sale. On Friday NAR reported that total housing inventory levels broke under 1 million in December, dropping to 970,00 units. (This week’s podcast is sponsored by Richey May, a recognized leader in providing specialized advisory, audit, tax, technology, and other services in the mortgage industry and in banking. Listen to an interview with Curinos’ John Sayre on the latest statistical trends in the mortgage industry and what to look forward to in 2023.) Lender and Broker Software, Products, and Services ICE Mortgage Technology announces Affordable Lending Analytics Solution. Matching potential homebuyers with affordable lending programs is a challenge. This is often because many loan officers lack the knowledge or tools to easily identify eligible borrowers. ICE Mortgage Technology® recently announced a new Affordable Lending Analytics solution that is designed to help lenders effortlessly identify affordable lending opportunities within their pipeline, match borrowers to funds, and turn more people into homeowners. Matching potential homebuyers with affordable lending programs is a challenge, often because many loan officers lack the knowledge or tools to easily identify eligible borrowers. ICE Mortgage Technology® recently announced a new Affordable Lending Analytics solution that is designed to help lenders effortlessly identify affordable lending opportunities within their pipeline, match borrowers to funds, and turn more people into homeowners. Click here to learn more and receive the latest updates on ICE Mortgage Technology Affordable Lending Analytics.