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Mike Krein, NRBA President, is a recognized voice in real estate’s REO, foreclosure, and distressed-property space — published in leading industry outlets and a regular presence on podcasts, webinars, and industry stages. Explore his articles, interviews, and appearances below.
Publications with articles written by or interviewing Mike Krein
Debt Doctor: This Foreclosure Wave Won’t Look Like 2008
Interview by Bill Bymel, The Debt Doctor
Strategic defaults are quietly returning, but not the kind you remember. A category of loans is sitting on balance sheets looking far safer than it is. Seniors are carrying debt into retirement with nowhere for it to go. And the foreclosure wave forming behind all of it is quieter, slower, and easier to miss. Short sales are shifting. Private credit has swelled into corners that were never stress-tested. Commercial paper is flashing. The flip market is running out of runway. Every one of these is an early signal and the gap between the signal and the headline is the window. Michael has spent a career reading that gap before it closes. The clock on this foreclosure wave is already running. Watch this one before the next round of numbers print.
Published July 14, 2026| Watch THE FULL EPISODE on YouTube, or below:
The Most Overlooked Source of Homes for First-Time Buyers
Written by Michael Krein
Many short sale delays come from incomplete listing packages, not lender reviews, as systems and documentation have become more standardized. Short sales often stall due to incomplete documentation and inexperienced listing agents, not lender unwillingness. With higher delinquencies and rising distress, buyer agents can build inventory options by learning short sale and REO workflows.
Published July 10, 2026 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THEIR SITE
Why real estate agents need to know about short sales again
Written by Michael Krein
After years of appreciation-driven sales, short sales are becoming an important skill again. In this article, Michael Krein explains why headline equity numbers can be misleading, how rising ownership costs are pushing more homeowners toward financial distress and why lenders increasingly prefer short sales over lengthy foreclosures. Agents who understand lender requirements, documentation and distressed-property negotiations will be better positioned to help struggling homeowners while capturing a growing source of future listings.
Published June 16, 2026 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THEIR SITE
The credit stress signals that housing headlines are missing
Written by Michael Krein
Months before housing prices and inventory reflect a downturn, consumer credit usually reveals the pressure building underneath. In this article, Michael Krein identifies four warning signs already forming: rising mortgage delinquencies, understated negative equity, growing credit card and auto loan stress, and rapidly increasing homeownership costs. Together, these indicators show that a targeted distressed housing cycle is already underway—and that lenders, servicers and real estate professionals should begin preparing now.
Published May 4, 2026 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THEIR SITE
Real Estate Agents Take Notice: Rising Consumer Delinquencies Are Repositioning the Housing Market
Written by Michael Krein
Overall household delinquency reached 4.8% in Q4, and foreclosure and loss-mitigation activity is increasing in select markets. New York Fed data shows overall household delinquencies rose to 4.8% in Q4, with student-loan delinquencies at 16.3% after forbearance ended. The column argues the stress is concentrated by income and geography, and is feeding higher foreclosure and short-sale activity.
Published February 26, 2026 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THEIR SITE
CONFERENCES ● WEBINARS ● INDUSTRY PANELS ● EDUCATION EVENTS
Live and online events
Michael Krein is a frequent speaker, educator, facilitator, trainer, author, and consultant throughout the entire default industry.
Michael Krein’s expertise is often sought by industry insiders as well as multiple media outlets for his authoritative, no punches-pulled insights.
- Real Estate Trends Private Event facilitated by Daniel Ramsey
- NRBA Video News — Host of a recurring live video program featuring REO market updates, industry news, client information, and professional training.
- Five Star Institute Webinars — Featured instructor and speaker on REO preparedness, default trends, and distressed-property opportunities.
- Equator Webinars — Instructor on foreclosure, short-sale, and distressed-market opportunities for real estate professionals.
- Certified Short Sale Experts Webinars and Training — Lead instructor for real estate agents, brokers, lenders, servicers, and loss-mitigation professionals.
- Online Shows, Conference Interviews, and Industry Webinars — Additional appearances involving real estate, mortgage servicing, foreclosure, REO, short sales, brokerage management, and real estate technology.
- IMN
- VRM Mortgage Services
- Five Star Institute and Five Star Conference
- National Association of Default Professionals
- AREAA
- NAREB
- NAHREP
- Craig Proctor
- Club Wealth