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Colin Robins is the online editor for DSNews.com. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts from the University of Texas, Dallas. Additionally, he contributes to the MReport, DS News' sister site.

Brock & Scott Acquires Georgia Law Firm

Brock & Scott announced Wednesday the acquisition of law firm Shuping, Morse & Ross, LLP. The recently acquired firm has been in business for 25 years. Brock & Scott will add seasoned attorneys and dedicated staff members from Shuping, Morse & Ross to its Atlanta office.

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Increased Inventory Slows Home Value Growth

In a report released by Zillow, national home values rose just .2 percent in January from December. Inventory rose in 22 of the nation’s 35 largest metros, and home values are expected to rise another 3.4 percent in the next 12 months. The Zillow Home Value Index notes that January's figure of $169,600 is the smallest monthly increase since May, 2012.

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Credit Default Rates Decrease in January

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In a report released Tuesday by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian, data from the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices revealed a decline in default rates during the month of January. The Indices are a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults. The Indices are calculated based on data extracted from Experian's consumer credit database.

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LOGS Network Announces New CIO

The LOGS Network announced Friday that Adam Hansen has joined the executive team as Chief Information Officer. Hansen has more than 20 years of experience in leading complex technology organizations, the broad majority spent in the legal services arena.

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Potestivo & Associates Welcomes New Attorney

Potestivo & Associates, P.C. announced Monday the hiring of Noel J. Ravenscroft. He will serve as an associate attorney in the Rochester Hills office. Ravenscroft will primarily serve the firm's Landlord/Tenant Department. He began his career at Potestivo & Associates in 2012 as a law clerk.

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Zillow Marks Upward Trend in Mortgage Rates

Zilllow Mortgage Marketplace, a lending service operated by the home listing website Zillow, announced new mortgage rates Tuesday. Currently, the mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 4.18 percent, according to the release. The rate hovered between 4.17 and 4.21 percent before spiking on Wednesday to 4.27 percent. Mortgage rates eventually came down, dropping to the reported 4.18 percent on Thursday.

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Debt Rises, but Who’s Borrowing?

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In a report released Tuesday, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that aggregate consumer debt rose from last quarter, noting an increase of $241 billion dollars in the fourth quarter of 2013. The figure represents the largest quarter-to-quarter increase since 2007.

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ZVN Properties Announces New Executive

Bryan Lysikowski, CEO of ZVN Properties, Inc., announced that his firm has hired respected industry veteran, Lynn Effinger, to serve as EVP of business development. "We are extremely pleased that Lynn has joined the ZVN team,” said Lysikowski, co-founder of ...

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LRES Implements New REO System of Operations

LRES, a national provider of residential and commercial valuations and asset management for the mortgage, banking, credit union, and real estate industries, announced a new real estate owned (REO) operating model. The model is expected to increase efficiency and accommodate new clients.

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