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January, 2013

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D E FAU LT S E R V I C I N G | I N P R I N T A N D O N L I N E J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 3 C O N T E N T S D S N E W S . C O M COVER STORY ANNUAL DIRECTORY OF DEFAULT SERVICING LAW FIRMS PAGE 59 from our desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 state of affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 DS JOURNAL BEST PRACTICES POINT—COUNTERPOINT By Sandra Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The writing on the walls is obvious: Dawdling dwellers and deviant vandals put REOs at risk, but these tried-and-true tips can curtail costly repairs—or stop damaging situations altogether. By Eric Lichtenheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 How Much Is Too Much? MARKET PULSE T H I S M ON T H INDUSTRY INSIGHT GROUND FORCES Compensation Conversation Foreclosure attorneys and industry professionals address the elephant in the room: Do today's fees accurately reflect services performed? Title Wave FDIC goes after officers of failed banks to recoup losses, HUD readies next sale of distressed assets, short sales continue to gain momentum, Ben Bernanke discusses economic headwinds, and much more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6 Title insurance claims are on the rise, and this upsurge is not only contributing to drawn-out foreclosure timelines, but it's putting title companies in dire straits. By James E. Moon, Esq., and Michael J. Barker, Esq. . . . . . . . . . . 44 Quashing Collateral Damage The Nuts and Bolts of Collateral Security Maintaining a safe and secure property isn't a difficult proposition. Take a closer look at these solutions for risk areas to minimize damage, blight, and servicer liability. By Andy Beth Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 The country is embracing the change that a new year brings, but some think the current administration should revisit some of the changes made in the last few years— particularly the restrictions placed on the housing market. Are they stifling recovery or bolstering it? With Dave Liniger and Ivy Zelman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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