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FROM OUR DESK default servicing | in print and online for me rly A Recipe for Recovery Now that the housing recovery seems to be moving in the right direction, there are other issues to attend to to keep the momentum going Over the past few weeks, market indicators have caused industry professionals to feel increased optimism in this recovery. Reports are showing that REO inventory is falling to historic levels and housing starts are picking up steam, which is positive news to the industry and a direct result of the hard work that the individuals in various segments of the housing industry have put in. Professionals working in the REO space have made a concerted effort to keep the human element in all transactions giving Americans the space to ask questions, get involved in the process, and work out resolutions that keep people in homes, families in communities, and communities on a path to prosperity. It���s important to stay abreast of what the industry is doing, which is why DS News remains the leader in informing the industry of what is happening, especially in terms of pushing forward initiatives that promote fairness and diversity within the industry. This month, we focus on diversity in default servicing and examine the ways in which the industry has transformed itself to become more accommodating to women and minorityowned businesses within its ranks. The complicated maze of bankruptcy and the implications filing Chapter 13 has on the homeowner is examined this month as well. When dealing with a consumer who is trying to survive in the midst of dire financial straits, are servicers��� hands tied? The results are surprising. Also, meet some of the Default Title companies that are leading the industry in terms of performance and best practices. In this month���s inaugural default title index���a part of an ongoing series that is dedicated to profiling the top firms in their fields from across the spectrum of default servicing���eight of the premier title companies show that they have the right stuff to keep the industry moving forward. As always, DS News works hard to provide fair and accurate information that is relevant to industry professionals and beyond. How are we doing? Shoot us an email at Editor@dsnews.com, or find us on the Internet. And, be sure to check out dsnews.com on your mobile device. The new mobile site is perfect for the professional on the go with daily content and access to the webcast. From the DS News Editorial Team PUBLISHER vol. ii no. iii magazine Mark Hulme EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Carrie Bay MANAGING EDITOR Ashley Harris DSNEWS.COM EDITOR DSNEWS.COM VIDEO EDITOR STAFF WRITER CONTRIBUTING WRITERS COPY EDITORS EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD DESIGN ADVERTISING DS NEWS BLACK BOOK AND LEGAL LEAGUE 100 SOCIAL MEDIA Esther Cho Jordan Funderburk Tory Barringer George FitzGerald, Thomas J. Fritzlen, Robert Klein, Sandra Lane, Stuart A. Laven, Jr. Heather Hill, Alison Rich, Cassie Smith, Emily White Youree Gerald B. Alt, LOGS Network Amy Crews Cutts, PhD, Equifax Steven Horne, Wingspan Portfolio Advisors Jeffrey Jaffee, CitiMortgage Rick Sharga, Carrington Mortgage Holdings David A. Trott, Esq.,Trott & Trott P.C. Jonathon Won Andi Zimmerman: 214.525.6700 Jason Myers: 214.525.6760 Thomas Griffin: 214.525.6754 Ryan McLemore: 214.525.6723 Robyn Clayton: 214.525.6716 David Hoierman: 214.525.6728 Kelli Snowgren: 214.525.6786 Melissa Martin CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER Mark Hulme PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ed Delgado CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER John Harrison CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING Rick Creel Ernest Gillespie MARKETING Travis Bogdon Matt Hulme DESIGN Sean Walker Jason Stone Jonathon Won PRODUCTION Daniel Meeks TECHNOLOGY Brandon Shangraw ECONOMIST Mark Lieberman Follow DSNewsDaily on No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. ��2012 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. strongly encourages the use of qualified attorneys or other qualified experts with regard to the subject matter covered. does not guarantee the accuracy of the information and is not liable for any damages, losses, or other detriment that may result from the use of these materials. 2