Despite modest improvements in the housing market there is still work to be done within the industry to ensure
that every market experiences the same success. Improvements in the national and local economies have such a
significant impact on the pace of the recovery that it is imperative for any industry professional to pay close attention
to the movement in those regions. Recognizing the significance of location in the real estate landscape, DS News
strives to provide content relevant to the many individual markets across the country here in the State of Affairs
section of the magazine. The redesigned State of Affairs section aims to present impactful local market news and
information, positioning information within its regional context. You'll find each state section organized by region:
Northeast, Midwest, South, or West, with easy-to-follow coding denoted at the top of each page should you get lost
in your cross-country trek. Zero in on your own local market conditions, test the temperature of the surrounding
area, or scan the full scope of the marketplace from coast to coast.
Note: The state-by-state trends are based on a compilation
of November 2013 real estate public records data and
proprietary mortgage loan performance transactions provided
by LPS Data & Analytics as well as a preliminary unemployment
rate for November 2013 based upon public information from
the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
LPS Data & Analytics is a trusted resource for mortgage lenders, servicers and investors—providing
market-leading data and analytics solutions to help them succeed. These offerings allow professionals
to improve performance, proactively identify risk, create mitigation strategies and accurately estimate
collateral value. An integral part of parent company LPS' end-to-end solution suite, LPS Data & Analytics
products include: property, MLS and mortgage performance data, mortgage and real estate analytics, lead
generation, portfolio monitoring and analytics, valuations and property tax reporting. To learn more about
LPS visit LPSvcs.com.
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