The Week Ahead: Eviction Moratoria Explained

This week, Safeguard Properties, which manages mortgage field services on vacant, defaulted, and foreclosed properties, hosts a webinar entitled, "Evictions: Maneuvering Through the Moratoriums," during which a panel of experts will detail and discuss the nuances of the latest federal, lending, and servicing rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the pundits will explain what [...]

No Surprise Here: Compass Files for IPO

One of the worst-kept secrets in the real estate world was publicly confirmed this week as the residential brokerage Compass submitted a draft registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a potential initial public offering (IPO). Founded in 2012 by CEO Robert Reffkin and Executive Chairman Ori Allon, the New York City-headquartered Compass [...]

The Five Star Conference Experience

Sharon Tukay, Agent, New Harvest Realty What was your favorite part of the 2017 Five Star Conference? I truly enjoyed the FORCE Rally. Being able to personally meet and shake hands with the movers and shakers of our default industry was such an honor for me. I only wish I had more time to do [...]
2017 Outlook on Housing Webinar

2017 Outlook on Housing Webinar

Featuring Five Star Institute President and CEO Ed Delgado Ed Delgado, President and CEO of the Five Star Institute, addressed a few hundred FORCE members and industry partners during a webinar in February to offer his insights into the future of the housing industry. With a strengthening job market, rising interest rates, and a new [...]
Fay Servicing Launches REO Unit

Fay Servicing Launches REO Unit

Update: Agents interested in joining Fay Servicing's network can email their résumé and coverage areas to agents@fayservicing.com. Fay Servicing, a special servicer and mortgage originator, has launched an REO division and has selected Glenn Brooks as SVP to lead the new business unit. In his role leading the REO division, Brooks will provide strategic direction and [...]