The housing market continues its sluggish pace toward sustainable recovery. Despite being battered by regulators,
industry professionals are forging the path by examining the details that make up each local economy. 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 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 the wealth of data being presented to you. 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 December 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 December 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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