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Collaborative alliances with nonprofits are
helping America's neighborhoods
By Ed Delgado pg. 50
THIS MONTH
from our desk ................. .4 contributors................... .6 state of affairs............... .73
FHFA-OIG OP-ED: .............. .22 Placing Our Mission
in Perspective By Steve A. Linick, Inspector General, FHFA
DS JOURNAL Short sale market expected
to continue growth into 2013, largest servicers report implementing mortgage settlement's 320 new servicing standards, title insurers get high marks from ratings agency, and much more....... .13
8 At Odds over
Loan-Loss With fiscal fitness still iffy, regulators want lenders to beef up their loan-loss reserves, but some bankers maintain that's easier said than done. By Keith Button................... .56
Dispelling Ghosts Navigating the nuances of
vacant property registration ordinances is a daunting, but not unmanageable, part of the business. By Jimmy Alvarez................ .60
By Bill Ireland pg. 52
INDUSTRY INSIGHT FROM THE FIELD
plant the seeds for a fruitful future.
MARKET PULSE Speaking HOAs'
Vernacular Communication breakdown breeds contention between servicers and homeowner associations, but field service providers can bridge the gap. By Kellie Chambers ............. .66
POINT—COUNTERPOINT
Presidential Posturing Which housing issues should
be top-of-mind for the nation's next commander-in-chief? With Stephen Faulkner and Jose Garcia ................... .70
