The FORCE Rally at the 16th Five Star Conference & Expo turned the spotlight on the best practices in REO strategies in the context of the current business environment.
Read More »Tracking Home Flipping Across the Nation
The number of properties flipped fell from a year ago, but several markets are thriving, with one metro posting a 72% increase.
Read More »Quick Turnarounds for Foreclosure Sales
The majority of foreclosure sales to third-party buyers are owner occupied within a year, according to a new study from Auction.com.
Read More »Fannie Mae Reports Shifts in Delinquency Rates
Fannie Mae’s latest monthly summary revealed a decrease in single-family serious delinquencies as lower mortgage rates influence some potential buyers to move ahead, but inventory continues to stifle the market.
Read More »Zombie Homes are Nationwide
Over 1.5 million (1,530,563) U.S. single-family homes and condos are vacant "zombie" properties. Find out where zombie properties are the most prevalent.
Read More »The Industry Pulse: Updates on First American, Cloudvirga, and More
From new resources and tools to key hires and promotions, get the latest industry buzz in this update.
Read More »Repositioning Skills in a Changing REO Environment
At a recent webinar, leaders of the FORCE Advisory Council provided a toolkit for REO agents to position themselves for the next upcoming distressed market. Here’s what they had to say.
Read More »Re-examining Lenders’ False Claims Act Liability
An analysis gives an overview of some of the pitfalls of the current False Claims Act the FHA must address to help lenders extend loans to higher risk borrowers—a demographic that is under FHA’s mission to serve.
Read More »Lawmakers Spar Over Zombie Properties Legislation
Will a bill to remediate issues related to zombie properties do more harm than good? Here’s what some lawmakers had to say.
Read More »The Case for Outsourcing in Property Preservation
For property preservation companies burdened by big admin needs, here’s what an expert had to say about the benefits of outsourcing data entry operations.
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