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Erie County Clerk Rolls Out Program to Alert Communities to Foreclosures
The Buffalo News published an article detailing a new initiative from Erie County, New York Clerk Michael P. Kearns.
5 Jan 2018
Crackdown: Clearwater Plan Would Foreclose on Problem Properties
The Tampa Bay Times published an article outlining a policy being developed by the City of Clearwater, Fla., that aims to foreclose on properties with unpaid liens that are contributing to neighborhood blight.
4 Jan 2018
Property Maintenance Bill Proposed in New York
On January 3, 2018, SB 7167 was introduced in the New York State Senate and referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee.
3 Jan 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Mississippi
On January 2, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Mississippi affected by Hurricane Nate from October 6-10, 2017.
2 Jan 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Maine
On January 2, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Maine affected by a severe storm and flooding from October 29 to November 1, 2017.
2 Jan 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Vermont
On January 2, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Vermont affected by a severe storm and flooding from October 29-30, 2017.
2 Jan 2018
Community Initiatives Year in Review
Safeguard’s community initiatives department reflects on 2017 as a year of challenges and of growth as is continued its mission of education and support with code enforcement jurisdictions across the country.
26 Dec 2017
Program Offers No-Interest Loans to Residents Facing Foreclosure
National Mortgage News posted an article (originally published by the Niles Daily Star) discussing Michigan’s Step Forward Program.
22 Dec 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Alaska
On December 21, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alaska affected by a severe storm that took place September 28-30, 2017.
21 Dec 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Pueblo of Acoma Tribe New Mexico
On December 21, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Pueblo of Acoma Tribe (New Mexico) as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place October 4-6, 2017.
21 Dec 2017
FHFA: Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Underserved Markets Plans for Duty to Serve Program Published
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the availability of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Underserved Markets Plans for 2018-2020 under the Duty to Serve Program.
21 Dec 2017
FHFA: Third Quarter Foreclosure Prevention Report Shows Foreclosure Preventions Top 3.9 Million
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release highlighting its third quarter 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
21 Dec 2017
HUD: FHA INFO #17-57: Training and Events
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #17-57.
21 Dec 2017
MHA: Making Home Affordable Program Handbook Version 5.2; Administrative Clarifications Issued
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update announcing the availability of version 5.2 of the Making Home Affordable Program Handbook for Servicers of Non-GSE Mortgages on HMPadmin.com.
21 Dec 2017
Fannie Mae: Foreclosure Sales Are Temporarily Suspended in Certain Areas; Fannie Mae holiday closures; and More
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers. Included is an update announcing the extension of a temporary suspension of foreclosure sales in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
20 Dec 2017
FHLMC Guide 2017-29: Extension of Foreclosure Sale Suspension in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing that it is extending the suspension of all foreclosure sales for mortgaged premises located in jurisdictions designated as eligible disaster areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as a result of Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Maria.
20 Dec 2017