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2 n the course of the housing industry's rise from the ashes, one thing became very clear: If the industry was not only going to recover, but also to thrive in today's marketplace, some changes had to be made from within. So, the industry began to become introspective, taking a look at past mistakes and working to find solutions to correct them—with some encouragement from the regulators. One such industry segment working to adapt to this new environment are the professionals who work in the valuations field. Valuation professionals offer an incalculable service to the mortgage industry as a whole. ey provide insights into not only the value of a home, but can simultaneously offer a projection for that home's price. Price and value are two separate and distinct measurements—an important delineation that most homeowners are not even aware exists. at's where valuation professionals can play a key role in not only the housing recovery, but for future homeowners and professionals who need an accurate snapshot of not only local markets, but regional and national markets as well. In the cover story for DS News, Sandra Lane delves into the various factors that help and hinder valuation and field services professionals. She takes an in-depth look at the industry, and offers some keen insights into what makes the specificities of valuations so important. Her piece, "Reconstructing Values in Today's Marketplace," takes a comprehensive look at the solutions some industry pros are creating to address the challenges they face in the profession, each solution offering a nuanced and specific look at how to best evaluate a home to solve specific problems. Advances in technology are propelling the valuations industry into uncharted territory, giving service providers a wealth of information at the touch of a button. e landscape of interpreting data is tricky, rife with false conclusions and opportunities to misinterpret information. Joe Iafigliola, VP of vendor management for Safeguard Properties, looks at how technology has completely recharged the property preservation space and offers tips that will save vendors both time and money in "Using Big Data to Optimize Vendor Networks." e rollout of new regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has left some in the industry feeling war weary. As companies grow more embattled as they attempt to comply with new regulations, a myopic and short-sighted view of the industry can emerge. Steve Albert offers perspective in "Great for Borrowers, Pain for Appraisers," where he explains how the increased protections for consumers have left appraisers in a precarious predicament. 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