REO

Defects in a chain of title can have devastating effects on the mortgage servicer’s ability to recover an asset associated with a nonperforming loan. The webinar discussed how to navigate regulation and correct mistakes, and what to look out for in judicial foreclosure states.

The distressed sales share for December 2016 and the full year distressed sales share were both the lowest distressed sales share for any month since 2007. Before the housing crisis, distressed sales averaged around 2 percent, and the share is expected to reach that point again by mid-2018.

Not all investors are in it for the quick profit or fast foreclosure. Some want to help, too. Editor's note: this print feature originally appeared in the March issue of DS News.

In some areas of the country, foreclosures are at a standstill. Daren Blomquist, SVP of ATTOM Data Solutions looks into these stagnant foreclosures and what is next for the distressed housing market.

According to a white paper released on Monday, when it comes to fighting community blight clearboarding pulls ahead of plywood in terms of preserving property values and lowering crime.

The firms have more than 70 years of combined experience and will operate in six states.

The housing markets in some eastern states are turning around, largely due to a declining number of REO properties, according to one analysis.

Seeing Miami, commonly perceived as flourishing, in the bottom tier of home value rankings may surprise market watchers. What factors contributed to Miami's placement on Pro Teck's "Top 10 Weakest Markets" in August, and what other cities gained this dubious honor?

Online real estate marketplace Auction.com has announced the hiring of Patrick McClain as SVP of Auction Portfolio Operations.

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.