In this exclusive webinar presented by the Five Star Federation of REO Certified Experts (FORCE), dive into the best practices for loan modifications, short sales, initial occupancy inspections, squatters, cash-for-keys, deed-in-lieu, evictions, and lockouts. Your host is Jim Hastings, FORCE Advisory ...
Read More »Exploring Ethics in REO
On Thursday, February 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST, the Five Star FORCE (The Federation of REO Certified Experts) will host the “Ethics Matter” webinar. The presentation will focus on the value of ethics in real estate as ...
Read More »Valuations Are a FORCE to be Reckoned With
On Tuesday, January 30, the The Federation of REO Certified Experts (FORCE) presents a brand new webinar spotlighting the true value of broker price opinions, and how to use them to gain more business. The “Value of Valuations” webinar runs ...
Read More »Five Star President and CEO: Housing Microbubble Ahead
Five Star President and CEO Ed Delgado conducted the opening remarks at both the Federation of Certified REO Experts (FORCE) Rally and American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) meeting Monday. According to Delgado, the U.S. is headed toward a housing microbubble.
Read More »Industry Group Appoints REO Leadership
The Federation of REO Certified Experts—or FORCE, for short—has appointed new leaders to its Advisory Council. Among those named were Hugh Morrow of RE/MAX Preferred in Birmingham, Alabama; Tara Nagelhout of Emerald Valley Real Estate in Eugene, Oregon; Steve Pagano of Coldwell Banker in Huntington Station, New York; Terry Rasner-Yacenda of Reno Tahoe Realty Group in Reno, Nevada; and Dick Thackston of R.H. Thackston & Company in Winchester, New Hampshire. Nancy Braun of Showcase Realty was named Chairperson.
Read More »Industry Group Takes Step Toward Diversity
Thanks to one of REO’s biggest professional groups, the mortgage industry has taken a significant step in diversity and inclusion. The Federation of REO Certified Experts announced the launch of its Diversity Council on Wednesday, a group that aims to “advance conversations on diversity and inclusion.” The group is made up of six committees, including ones for Latino, African American, women, LGBT, veteran, and Asian REO professionals.
Read More »What’s Next for the Housing Industry?
Ed Delgado, President and CEO of The Five Star Institute, addressed FORCE members in a webinar about the housing market, saying the next 12 months will be "difficult for us to navigate with certainty."
Read More »VRM’s Kirkham Hosts Webinar for FORCE Members
Brandon Kirkham, SVP of VRM Mortgage Services, recently conducted a webinar for members of the FORCE on what VRM offers and the benefits of agents working with VRM.
Read More »REO Agents and Brokers Prepare for the Future
The REO market has shifted as volumes are approaching pre-crisis levels. Members of the Five Star FORCE heard from experts on Sunday on how to grow their business in the new REO landscape.
Read More »Chronos Solutions Hosts Webinar For Agents
Last week, Susan Speer of Chronos Solutions, hosted a webinar for agents.
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