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Pittsburgh-area Land Banks are Taking a Bite Out of Blight, but Face an Uncertain Funding Future
Pittsburgh-area land banks are working together to develop more affordable housing options by partnering with other community organizations.
18 Jun 2025
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Oregon Alder Springs Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Oregon in areas affected by the Alder Springs Fire on June 16, 2025.
17 Jun 2025
Fighting the Blight with Affordable Housing
The Mississippi Center for Justice is partnering with several cities, including Jackson, to tackle the issue of blight by providing funding.
17 Jun 2025
Arceneaux Announces New ‘Block by Block’ Initiative to Combat Blight
The ongoing fight against blight in Shreveport continues with a new ‘Block by Block’ initiative announced by Mayor Tom Arceneaux.
17 Jun 2025
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – New Mexico Trout Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of New Mexico in areas affected by the Trout Fire on June 16, 2025.
16 Jun 2025
Chicago Department of Housing and Cook County Land Bank Authority Partner to Revitalize Englewood and Roseland
The Chicago Department of Housing has partnered with the Cook County Land Bank Authority to rehab single-family homes in Englewood and Roseland.
16 Jun 2025
Andrew Hughes Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Andrew Hughes as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
11 Jun 2025
Plans to Phase Out FEMA After 2025 Hurricane Season
President Trump said he plans to phase out FEMA after this year’s hurricane season, offering the clearest timeline of the administration’s long-term plan for the agency.
11 Jun 2025
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Oregon Rowena Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Oregon in areas affected by the Rowena Fire on June 11, 2025.
11 Jun 2025
U.S. Foreclosure Activity Sees a Slight Monthly Decrease in May 2025
ATTOM released its May 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, showing foreclosure filings down 1 percent from a month ago.
10 Jun 2025
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Nevada Marie Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Nevada in areas affected by the Marie Fire on June 10, 2025.
10 Jun 2025
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Missouri Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Missouri affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding on May 16, 2025.
9 Jun 2025
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Missouri Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Missouri affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding on April 29, 2025.
9 Jun 2025
Jackson Acquires 19 Foreclosed Properties for 100 Homes Project
The city of Jackson, MI acquired 19 parcels from foreclosure to be used as part of the100 Homs Project, creating affordable housing for qualifying residents.
5 Jun 2025
Fannie and Freddie: Single Family Serious Delinquency Rates Decreased in April
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have both reported that single-family serious delinquency rates decreased in April 2025.
2 Jun 2025
Bill Passed at End of Session Should Help St. Joseph Land Bank
A bill passed to change state land bank regulations will help the St. Joseph Land Bank’s efforts to redevelop vacant homes into affordable housing.
2 Jun 2025