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36 Launched in 2003, REO Magazine set out to cover a corner of the housing market that isn't often spotlighted by mainstream publica- tions. In 2008, it rebranded to DS News, with the DS standing for Default Servicing, In June 2008, the publication that began as REO Magazine celebrated its fifth anniversary. With the nation reeling from a protracted financial crisis and housing crash, DS News' mis- sion to cover the sectors of default, foreclosures, loss mitigation, and REO became even more critical. roughout it all, DS News continued to bring its readership exclusive interviews, features, and contributed pieces featuring insights from the men and women who were integral to navi- gating that crisis. at mission continued through years of economic recovery and remarkable growth for the housing market, as well as the un- precedented challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. And next month, change is happening yet again as DS News and its sister magazine MReport merge to become MortgagePoint, a new industry publication that takes our dedication to cover all aspects of the mortgage, housing, and servicing ecosystem to the next level. As we move forward, we also look back to appreciate the road that brought us here. Here is a look at some of our noteworthy DS News covers from the past 20 years of coverage (including a few that are just personal favorites for yours truly). Feature By David Wharton CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF DS NEWS Beginning as REO Magazine in 2003, it would evolve into DS News and provide coverage of the mortgage and default servicing world through the housing crash, a global pandemic, and so much more.