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Task Force Suggests New, Bold Ideas to Fix Albuquerque?s Vacant Home Problem
KRQE News 13 (Albuquerque) published an article discussing an Albuquerque, New Mexico city task force report containing recommendations for addressing problems linked to abandoned, vacant and substandard properties.
19 Jan 2018
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – October 2017
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its October 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
18 Jan 2018
HUD FHA INFO #18-01: FHA Disaster-Related Policy Waiver for Four Additional Counties in Presidentially-Declared Major Disaster Areas in California
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-01.
18 Jan 2018
Disaster Playbook
The January Issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa. In it, Jaffa explores how the mortgage servicing industry can establish guidelines to help manage portfolios following a major storm or disaster.
17 Jan 2018
Fannie Mae: MIs to Revise Rescission Relief; Investor Reporting System Enhancements; and More
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.
17 Jan 2018
FHFA: Refinance Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its November 2017 Refinance Report.
16 Jan 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster California
On January 15, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires, flooding, mudflows and debris flows beginning December 4, 2017 and continuing.
15 Jan 2018
Rental Companies Sue Over Detroit Inspection Ordinance
The Detroit News published an article outlining a federal lawsuit recently filed against the City of Detroit by two rental property companies.
15 Jan 2018
HUD: Carson Delivers Oath of Office to Four New HUD Leaders
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing new top leaders who have been officially sworn into office.
12 Jan 2018
VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing several Development Updates.
12 Jan 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Florida
On January 10, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma from September 4 to October 18, 2017.
10 Jan 2018
Arizona Bill Would Make it Easier for HOAs to Take Your Home
AZcentral.com published an article discussing SB 1080, a recently proposed piece of legislation that aims to allow Home Owner Association (HOA) foreclosures after six months.
10 Jan 2018
Fannie Mae: Bringing Simplicity and Certainty to Servicing
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.
10 Jan 2018
Freddie Mac: Register Now to Test Our Investor Reporting Changes
Freddie Mac issued a release outlining the testing phase of its Investor Reporting Change Initiative.
9 Jan 2018
Zombie Homes: The Problem That Just Won?t Die
DS News published an article exploring how abandoned properties are being dealt with in Portland, Ore. The article features comments by Safeguard Properties Founder and Chairman Robert Klein.
8 Jan 2018
MHA HAMP Update: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining system availability during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
8 Jan 2018