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FHFA Prepared Remarks of Melvin Watt
On November 7, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the prepared remarks of Melvin L. Watt at the 2014 National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo.
10 Nov 2014
Industry Leaders Take on Housing Challenges at National Property Preservation Conference
On November 6, DS News released an article discussing the 2014 National Property Preservation Conference (NPPC), hosted by Safeguard Properties. The article features comments by Safeguard CEO Alan Jaffa and Founder and Chairman Robert Klein discussing the role of the conference to be a platform for open communication within the housing industry.
10 Nov 2014
$50m Demolition Fund Passes Cuyahoga County Council Unanimously
On October 29, Cleveland Magazine posted a report about the passing of legislation by the Cuyahoga County Council that will allow for a major demolition fund for blighted buildings.
7 Nov 2014
Freddie Mac Takes Steps to Grow Single-Family Business
On November 6, National Mortgage News released an article titled Freddie CEO Puts the Focus on Boosting Single-Family Business.
7 Nov 2014
MHA HAMP Reporting Update Beta Schema Files and Updated Compensation Matrix Available on HMPadmin.com
On November 3, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled Beta Schema Files and Updated Compensation Matrix Available on HMPadmin.com.
7 Nov 2014
FEMA Declared Disaster Area Arizona
On November 6, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Arizona as a result of severe storms and flooding September 7-9.
6 Nov 2014
FEMA Declared Disaster Area Nevada
On November 6, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Nevada, as a result of severe storms and flooding September 7-9.
6 Nov 2014
Despite Q3 Decline, Zombie Foreclosure Problem Lingers In Many Areas
On October 31, DS News released an article discussing “zombie foreclosures” and their continued presence in areas around the country.
6 Nov 2014
HUD Releases Two Year Progress Report on Sandy Rebuilding Strategy
On October 29, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Sandy Program Management Office (PMO) issued a news release presenting a report on the progress of the Sandy Rebuilding Strategy, released by the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force in 2013.
6 Nov 2014
L.A. City Council Backs Proposal to Toughen Foreclosure Registry
On October 29, the Los Angeles Times published an article discussing the initial approval by the LA City Council of a measure that would strengthen the city’s foreclosure registry program.
5 Nov 2014
MHA Supplemental Directive 14-04 Making Home Affordable Program-Program Updates
On October 30, Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update titled Supplemental Directive 14-04: Making Home Affordable-Program Updates.
5 Nov 2014
FEMA Declared Disaster Area Hawaii
On November 3, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Hawaii as a result of the Pu’u ‘O’o volcanic eruption and lava flow beginning September 4, and continuing.
4 Nov 2014
Pennsylvania Rehabilitates the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act
On October 23, Dana Janquitto, associate with Reed Smith posted a Real Estate Legal Update regarding Pennsylvania HB 1362 (“An Act amending the act of November 26, 2008 (P.L. 1672, No. 135).
4 Nov 2014
Fannie Mae LL-2014-05 Suspension of Maryland Housing Fund as an Approved Mortgage Insurer
On October 28, Fannie Mae released Lender Letter LL-2014-05, subtitled Suspension of Maryland Housing Fund as an Approved Mortgage Insurer.
4 Nov 2014
Freddie Mac Industry Letter
On October 28, Freddie Mac published an Industry Letter to remind all customers to provide notification of ownership or organizational changes.
4 Nov 2014
Freddie Mac New Default Fee Appeal System
On October 27, Freddie Mac published an update titled Introducing the New Freddie Mac Default Fee Appeal System.
4 Nov 2014