A recent look into housing affordability by NeighborWorks America has found that three in five long-term baby boomer renters feel homeownership remains unattainable.
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Geared for professionals in the REO market, Five Star’s FORCE group will present its Velocity conference for agents and brokers, asset managers, property management, attorneys, and servicers in...
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Just weeks after the conclusion of the highly successful 2024 Five Star Conference, early-bird registrations for the 2025 conference are now open. Join Five Star at the Omni Dallas Hotel on...
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