The 2021 Five Star Conference and Expo kicked off Sunday with the FORCE Rally and reception for members of Five Star's Federation of REO Certified Experts group. The session was hosted by Continental Realtors and co-hosted by RealtyTrac, whose EVP Rick Sharga delivered the keynote address. ...
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The number of borrowers in COVID-19-related mortgage loan forbearance plans dipped below 1.6 million for the first time since the onset of the pandemic, according to the weekly report from Black Knight, whose data-analytics team has been tracking forbearance activity ...
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The Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee has called upon President Biden to drop the Acting Director title and nominate Sandra L. Thompson as Director of FHFA.
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For the first time in 15 months, home sales have slowed, as 52% of homes are still selling above their list price as inventory remains restricted in most metros.
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Learn how the company has reinvigorated its focus on customer relationships, its vendor network, and its team, working to add meaningful value with “relentless attention to end-user experience.”
Read More »Announcing Five Star’s Laurie Maggiano Executive of the Year Finalists
During the 2021 Five Star Conference, the annual Women in Housing Leadership awards will once again honor some of the industry’s most accomplished female executives. Today, we introduce you to the finalists for the Laurie Maggiano Executive of the Year Award.
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The market share of houses bought, remodeled, and sold by investors increased for the first time in a year, but, as one expert puts it, "their profits sure didn't."
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Eight years of data show that student loan debt is one of the most significant barriers standing between a potential buyer and the ability to purchase a home.
Read More »The Paper Problem
Learn why remote online notarization adoption is key to streamlining many default servicing processes.
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