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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
Top 10 Counties with the Highest Zombie Foreclosure Rates in Q2 2025
ATTOM dives into the data behind their Q2 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report to uncover the top counties with the highest zombie foreclosure rates.
30 May 2025
U.S. Home Vacancy Rate Steady for 13th Straight Quarter
ATTOM released the second-quarter 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, showing the vacancy rate remains around 1.3%.
29 May 2025
Leaders in Kansas City’s Ivanhoe Neighborhood Refuse to Let Federal Budget Cuts Stop Progress
Over the last few decades, the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council has worked with the Kansas City Land Bank to fight blight in the neighborhood.
28 May 2025
Blighted Property Database Would Let Pa. Municipalities Track Owners – and Fine Them
PA State Rep. Brandon Markosek put forth a bill that would create a database managed by the state to help keep tabs on blighted properties.
28 May 2025
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025.
23 May 2025
ICE First Look at Mortgage Performance: Foreclosure Activity Edges Higher Following Recent Record Lows
ICE has released its April 2025 First Look, which shows VA mortgages progressing through the foreclosure pipeline following the recent moratorium expiration.
23 May 2025