Fact vs. Fiction: Midyear Economic Outlook
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 10:00 AM PT
Members - FREE | Non-Members - $25
The headlines are full of warnings: rising foreclosure activity, a surge in REO inventory, growing numbers of short sales, and predictions of a housing market downturn.
But what’s really happening in today’s market, and what trends should industry professionals actually be paying attention to?
Join NADP Board Member Rick Sharga, Founder & CEO of CJ Patrick Company, and Daren Blomquist, VP of Market Economics at Auction.com, for Fact vs. Fiction: Midyear Foreclosure Market Update.
Rick and Daren will share expert insights on the U.S. economy, consumer finances, and the current state of the housing market. They'll take a deep, data-driven look at mortgage delinquencies, defaults, and foreclosure activity, helping attendees understand the realities behind the headlines and what may lie ahead for the industry.
Don't miss this engaging discussion packed with market intelligence and practical insights to help you plan for success in 2026 and beyond.
Meet The Speakers:
Daren Blomquist
Auction.com
Daren Blomquist is vice president of market economics at Auction.com. In this role, Blomquist analyzes and forecasts complex macro and microeconomic data trends within the marketplace and industry to provide value to both buyers and sellers using the Auction.com platform.
Daren’s reports and analysis have been cited by thousands of media outlets — including all the major news networks and leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and USA TODAY. Daren has been quoted in hundreds of publications and has appeared on many national network broadcasts, including CBS, ABC, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business and Bloomberg.
Rick Sharga
CJ Patrick Company
Rick is the Founder & CEO of CJ Patrick Company, a market intelligence and advisory firm for companies in the real estate and mortgage industries.
One of the country’s most frequently quoted sources on real estate, mortgage and foreclosure trends, Rick has appeared on CNBC, CBS News, NBC News, CNN, ABC News, FOX Bloomberg and NPR.
Rick is a founding member of the Five Star National Mortgage Servicing Association, on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Default Professionals and was twice named to the Inman News Inman 100, an annual list of the most influential real estate leaders. Rick has over 20 years of experience in the real estate and mortgage industries, including roles as the EVP/Market Intelligence at ATTOM Data, EVP for Carrington Mortgage Holdings, EVP at RealtyTrac, and as the Chief Marketing Officer of Ten-X and Auction.com, the leading online real estate marketplace.
Follow Us:
