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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Oregon Golden Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of Oregon affected by the Golden Fire beginning July 22, 2023 and continuing.
23 Jul 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – New York Severe Storms and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of New York in areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 9-10, 2023.
22 Jul 2023
Black Knight: “Seriously Delinquent Mortgages Hit Lowest Level Since 2006” in June
According to Black Knight’s First Look report, the percentage of delinquent loans decreased 2.8% year-over-year in June 2023.
21 Jul 2023
Land Banks May Soon Claim Blighted Properties
In the fight against blight, neglectful property owners in PA may soon feel more pressure to clean-up dilapidated properties or lose control to a land bank.
21 Jul 2023
Wilkinsburg Land Bank to Use More than $350K in Grant Funding for Revitalization Projects
The Wilkinsburg Land Bank is investing $350,000 to renovate blighted and abandoned buildings to help entice people to move back to the area.
20 Jul 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Oklahoma Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Oklahoma in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from June 14 – June 18, 2023.
19 Jul 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Minnesota Severe Storms and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Minnesota in areas affected by severe storms and flooding from April 11-30, 2023.
19 Jul 2023
US House Proposal Would Send $7.9M to Mid-Michigan Blight, Parks, Transit Projects
A US House of Representative subcommittee recently advanced $7.9M for blight, parks, and transit projects in mid-Michigan.
17 Jul 2023
Baltimore’s Vacant Home Crisis: Committee Plans on Obtaining Billions to Combat Issue
A new initiative will bring together Baltimore leaders and faith organizations to help combat the city’s vacant home crisis.
16 Jul 2023
Park Forest and South Suburban Land Bank Working to Address Abandoned Homes
To reduce the number of abandoned homes, the Village of Park Forest added 31 houses to the South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority inventory.
16 Jul 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Vermont Severe Storms and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Vermont in areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning July 7, 2023 and continuing.
14 Jul 2023
Foreclosure Activity in First Half of 2023 Ticks Upwards Toward Pre-Covid Levels
ATTOM has released its Midyear 2023 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, showing a 13% increase in foreclosure filings from one year ago.
13 Jul 2023
Tornadoes Cause Damage in Chicago Metro
A number of tornadoes touched down yesterday evening in the Chicago metro area causing property damage, downed trees, and power outages.
12 Jul 2023
Marietta Committee Discusses Legislation that Could Prevent Blight
The Marietta Planning, Zoning, Annexation and Housing Committee is working to develop legislation to help prevent blight in the community.
12 Jul 2023
4 Vacant Grand Rapids Homes Could be Rehabilitated into Affordable Housing
4 vacant homes in Grand Rapids, MI would see new life under plans to rehabilitate them and offer them to families earning less than the median area income.
11 Jul 2023
FEMA Emergency Management Declaration – Vermont Flooding
FEMA has issued an Emergency Management Declaration for the state of Vermont in areas affected by flooding beginning July 9, 2023 and continuing.
10 Jul 2023
