Capitalized Data and Database Development Costs, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Capitalized Data and Database Developement Costs, Net

Capitalized Data and Database Development Costs, Net

Capitalized data and database development costs, net as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 consists of the following:



(in thousands)	2017			2016
Property data	$	564,515		$	528,527
Flood data	55,416			55,416
Eviction data	17,017			17,082
	636,948			601,025
Less accumulated amortization	(307,545		)	(273,104		)
Capitalized data and database costs, net	$	329,403		$	327,921

Amortization expense for capitalized data and database development costs was approximately $35.8 million, $34.6 million and $33.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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The entire disclosure for research, development, and computer software activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility and in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period.

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