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FEMA Declared Disaster Virginia
On April 11, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Virginia as a result of a severe winter storm and snowstorm that took place January 22-23, 2016.
11 Apr 2016
Senate Version of Grayson Bill Protecting Veterans From Foreclosure Passes House
The office of Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL09) issued a press release announcing the signing of S. 2393 into law by President Obama (“Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015”).
11 Apr 2016
Amidst the Walking Dead: Judicial and Nonjudicial Approaches for Eradicating Zombie Mortgages
The Emory Law Journal published an article authored by Executive Managing Editor Andrea Clark. In it, Clark explores the different circumstances that can bring about the creation of zombie mortgages.
11 Apr 2016
Topeka Touts Legislation to Aid in Taking Control of Abandoned Property
The office of Governor Sam Brownback issued a press release addressing the veto of KS SB 338.
11 Apr 2016
GAO-16-278: Nonbank Mortgage Servicers: Existing Regulatory Oversight Could Be Strengthened
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-16-278, a report examining recent trends in mortgage servicing and the oversight framework in which non-bank servicers operate.
11 Apr 2016
Virtualization, Mobilization, and Automation
CIO Review published an article authored by Safeguard Properties Chief Information Officer (CIO) George Mehok and Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Infrastructure Services Scott Anderson. In it, the evolution of Safeguard’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and operations strategy is explored.
5 Apr 2016
Idaho Governor Signs Foreclosure Bill
On April 5, Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed SB 1315 into law. It will take effect on July 1, 2016.
5 Apr 2016
Medford City Council Will Consider Foreclosure for Abandoned Properties
KAJO 1270-AM posted a report discussing the consideration of Medford, OR to utilize a state law which would allow for the foreclosure of blighted properties that have become a community threat.
5 Apr 2016
Pennsylvania Considers Fast-Tracking Vacant and Abandoned Property Foreclosures
Thirteen bipartisan sponsors have introduced and referred HB 1954 to the House Urban Affairs Committee. The legislation aims to reduce the timeframe for foreclosure on vacant and abandoned properties by 240 days.
5 Apr 2016
Portland Signals More Aggressive Approach to Vacant, Abandoned Homes
The Oregonian published an article discussing a plan by Portland, OR to clean up zombie properties.
5 Apr 2016
Clearboarding Demonstration Attracts Attention
DS News released an article highlighting a recent demonstration of polycarbonate window and door coverings that took place in the Cleveland, OH neighborhood of Slavic Village. The demonstration was conducted by Community Blight Solutions, founded by Chairman Robert Klein and featured Clearboarding products marketed through its SecureView Windows division.
4 Apr 2016
Zombie Foreclosures and the Crucial Role of Judges
Governing.com released an article discussing the impact judicial supervision of mortgage foreclosure cases can have in strengthening neighborhoods.
4 Apr 2016
Freddie Mac: How to Avoid Mortgage Fraud
HousingWire published an article highlighting a blog post by Freddie Mac Vice President, Financial Instrument Fraud Officer Joan Ferenczy.
4 Apr 2016
Industry Leaders and Regulators Meet to Shape Housing Policy
DS News published an article highlighting the 2016 Five Star Government Forum, which took place in Washington, DC.
2 Apr 2016
FHA INFO #16-21: FHA Publishes Lender Insight Newsletter – Issue #11; Updated 203(k) Purchase Program Sample Documents
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-21.
31 Mar 2016
FHA INFO #16-20: Expanded Permissive Loss Mitigation for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) and Mortgagee?s Optional Extension to Submitting a Due and Payable Request
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-20.
30 Mar 2016