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T H I S M ON T H
from our desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
state of affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
REO RENTAL PLAY
OR PAPER TIGER?
Although it seemed a fiercely effective concept
at first, inventory shortages and a fleeting
shadow inventory have some asking
if REO-to-rental is worth
its stripes.
DS Journal
Feds examine FHA's REO
disposition strategy, accounting
practices for loss mit options
questioned, delinquencies and
shadow inventory plummet, Five
Star Economist Mark Lieberman
warns of pending slowdown, and
much more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Comparing
Valuation Measures
Without question, accurate
valuation data is critical to your
business, but how do you determine
which method to use for the mostconclusive results?
By Steve Albert, Ernie Durbin,
and Tami Rund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
MARKET PULSE
Investing in
Distressed
Tenacious investors who look
beyond listing prices to determine
the true value of nonperforming
assets can reap a wealth of longterm rewards.
By Brent Taggart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
POINT—COUNTERPOINT
The Rate Impact
By Rachel Williams | pg.50
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Mortgage rates jumped to twoyear highs in July, and the sudden
ascension has spectators concerned
about the impact on consumer
demand and the recovery.
With Jed Kolko
and John Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
