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2 The Problem With Zombies is month's DS News takes a closer look at a battle being waged in cities across America as the industry works to slay a plague of zombie properties. While these empty, abandoned homes might not be as frightening as their on-screen namesakes, they can be every bit as dangerous. Our October cover story, "e Zombie Plague," continues the conversation begun in our June webinar, exploring the challenges and pitfalls involved when an occupied home transforms into a vacant "zombie home." ese properties can drive down property values, create fire hazards, and even become havens for crime. DS News picked the brains of servicers, attorneys, and field services companies to learn the latest and best practices for maintaining these problem properties and getting them back on the market. In our second feature, Pro Teck's Chief Compliance Officer Jeff Dickstein examines the "Unforeseen Consequences" the Dodd-Frank Act has had on the appraisal industry. How is this corner of the industry evolving in response to those unexpected challenges? Next up, First Freedom Preservation CEO Al Freedman shares his thoughts on what to do when "Opportunity Knocks"—and how to ensure that it does. Freedman reveals some outside-the-box strategies real estate brokers can use to not only survive but thrive in the current marketplace. Finally, the Gilbert Garcia Group's Michelle Garcia Gilbert takes us "Back to Basics" with a look at how the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection has changed under the current administration, and where the bureau is headed in the future. We hope you'll enjoy our October issue—just watch out for the zombies. Best regards, Rachel Williams Editor-in-Chief FROM OUR DESK default servicing | in print and online VOL. 16 NO. 10 No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. ©2018 REO Publishing LLC All Rights Reserved This publication is intended to provide accurate, authoritative, and detailed information in regard to the subject matter covered. All written materials are disseminated with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal advice or other professional services. Under no circumstance should the information contained herein be relied upon as legal advice as it is designed to be a source of information only. DS News strongly encourages the use of qualified attorneys or other qualified experts with regard to the subject matter covered. DS News does not guarantee the accuracy of the information, and is not liable for any damages, losses, or other detriments that may result from the use of these materials. PUBLISHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DESIGN ONLINE EDITOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTORS COPY EDITOR ADVERTISING DS NEWS 2017-2018 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Mark Hulme Rachel Williams Jonathon Won David Wharton Radhika Ojha Seth Welborn Dru Murray Suzanne Andresen: 207.443.3314 Mohammed Elhindi: 214.525.6713 Vanessa Foster: 214.525.6734 Kevin McCrea: 214.525.6756 Jason Myers: 214.525.6760 Meg Burns, Financial Services Roundtable Kathy Cummings, Bank of America Jordan Dorchuck, BSI Financial Services Malloy Evans, Fannie Mae Yvette Gilmore, Freddie Mac Ramie Word, Nationstar Mortgage Follow DSNewsDaily on CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Mortgage Diversity Council, Legal League 100, National Mortgage Servicing Association, Property Preservation Executive Forum FORCE DESIGN Mark Hulme Ed Delgado Jake Davis Derek Templeton Derek Templeton: 214.525.6757 Annie Collier: 214.525.6740 Jonathon Won Sean Walker Jason Stone

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