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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
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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
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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