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Author Archives: David Wharton

David Wharton, Editor-in-Chief at the Five Star Institute, is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, where he received his B.A. in English and minored in Journalism. Wharton has nearly 20 years' experience in journalism and previously worked at Thomson Reuters, a multinational mass media and information firm, as Associate Content Editor, focusing on producing media content related to tax and accounting principles and government rules and regulations for accounting professionals. Wharton has an extensive and diversified portfolio of freelance material, with published contributions in both online and print media publications. He can be reached at [email protected].

The Evolution of the REO Landscape

auction

Patrick McClain, SVP of Hubzu Auction Services, talks to DS News about how the REO space has evolved in recent years, the challenges of operating amidst low foreclosure inventory, and how struggling homeowners are benefitting from options such as short sales.

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Why Foreclosed Properties Might Go Green

solar power

Government officials are thinking outside the box when it comes to what to do with tax-forfeited properties that don’t have much development potential. Find out how these properties could start going green in Michigan.

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Zombie Homes: Why Won’t They Die Out?

zombie home

One lingering reminder of the housing crisis is the glut of zombie homes still cluttering some markets, especially those with judicial foreclosures. Click through to watch a short primer video on zombie homes, where they’re most prevalent, and why they’re so hard to kill.

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Black Knight Introduces LoanSphere Servicing Digital

Digital

Black Knight, Inc. has introduced LoanSphere Servicing Digital, a new solution to help mortgage servicers deepen customer relationships and increase retention. LoanSphere Servicing Digital delivers detailed, timely, and highly personalized information to customers about the value of their homes.

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Lessons from Hurricane Season

Ask the Economist June 2016

Equifax Deputy Chief Economist Gunnar Blix discusses housing and economic trends, as well as lessons learned from recent natural disasters. Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the June issue of DS News.

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Women in Housing Awards Nomination Deadline Extended

Women in Housing

There’s still time to help recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of the talented women within the mortgage servicing and housing industries. Click through to learn more about the Women in Housing Leadership Awards, and to submit your nominations.

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