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2 Our society has an unyielding fascination with "what's next." What is the latest trend and the latest fashion? What is the next great idea that will move us forward? We're obsessed. And why not be? It's good business. You need to know not only what is happening but what is going to happen to maintain your competitive edge. Here at DS News, we're here to help. is month we asked 30 top executives in the industry to tell us what they were projecting for their business lines in 2016. Where is the industry going? Some of their answers may surprise you. Also this month, Altisource has made some interesting acquisitions recently. Most recently the company snatched up RentRange and Investability to add expand their capabilities even further. In her piece "e More the Merrier," Kerri Panchuk goes in depth with all three companies to get the story behind the move. What drew Altisource to the data and technology companies? Why was now the right time for the acquisition? Read on. In his piece "Bucking the Trend," Scott Morgan takes a look at the novel approach that Wells Fargo takes when it comes to REO property rehab work. One thing that we can project with absolute certainty: we will always value your feedback and suggestions as we continue to be your source for the most complete default servicing coverage anywhere. Is there something going on in the market that you would like to see covered? Have an idea for a new type of feature? We want to hear about it. Drop us a line and let us know how we're doing. Send us an email at editor@ dsnews.com and follow us on Twitter @DSNewsDaily and join in on the conversation. Derek Templeton Editor, DS News We can't help it. FROM OUR DESK default servicing | in print and online VOL. 13 NO. 12 No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. ©2015 REO Publishing LLC All Rights Reserved This publication is intended to provide accurate, authoritative, and detailed information in regard to the subject matter covered. All written materials are disseminated with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal advice or other professional services. Under no circumstance should the information contained herein be relied upon as legal advice as it is designed to be a source of information only. strongly encourages the use of qualified attorneys or other qualified experts with regard to the subject matter covered. does not guarantee the accuracy of the information, and is not liable for any damages, losses, or other detriment that may result from the use of these materials. PUBLISHER EDITOR DESIGN DSNEWS.COM VIDEO EDITOR STAFF WRITERS COPY EDITORS ADVERTISING LEGAL LEAGUE 100 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL APPRAISAL CONGRESS, TITLE AND CLOSING COALITION Mark Hulme Derek Templeton Jonathon Won Jordan Funderburk Krista Franks Brock, Scott Morgan, Brian Honea, Xhevrije West Alison Rich, Shalene Roberts Robyn Clayton: 214.525.6716 Kevin McCrea: 214.525.6756 Jason Myers: 214.525.6760 Suzanne Andresen: 207.443.3314 Lindsay Wolf: 214.525.6713 Derek Templeton: 214.525.6757 f o r m e rl y m a g a z i n e Follow DSNewsDaily on CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING DESIGN Mark Hulme Ed Delgado John Harrison Ernest Gillespie Sean Walker Jason Stone Jonathon Won