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Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to End the Squatters Scam in Florida
Florida has introduced new legislation, House Bill 621, aimed at addressing the issue of squatters. It is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.
27 Mar 2024
City Council Passes Vacant Property Registration, Public Nuisance Ordinances
Jamestown City Council has unanimously passed a vacant property registration ordinance to help curb blight on vacant properties.
26 Mar 2024
New Phila Starts Vacant Property Registry
Owners of vacant properties in New Philadelphia must register them with the city within the next 90 days according to a new ordinance.
26 Mar 2024
FHFA Releases 4th Quarter 2023 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report
FHFA released its 4th quarter 2023 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report, showing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed over 43K prevention actions.
25 Mar 2024
Baltimore City Selling Properties for $1 to Address Vacant Home Crisis
Baltimore is selling vacant properties for $1 with the goal of rehabbing some of the city’s thousands of vacant homes.
22 Mar 2024
First Look at February 2024 Mortgage Data
ICE reports that the national delinquency rate eased to 3.34% in February 2024, down 4 basis points from the previous month.
21 Mar 2024
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Rhode Island Severe Storm and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Rhode Island in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from Dec. 17-19, 2023.
20 Mar 2024
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Rhode Island Severe Storms and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Rhode Island in areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Jan. 9-13, 2024.
20 Mar 2024
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Maine Severe Storms and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Maine in areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Jan. 9-13, 2024.
20 Mar 2024
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Holds Steady at .22% in February
MBA’s monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance remained unchanged in February 2024.
18 Mar 2024
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Wrangell Cooperative Association Severe Storm, Landslides and Mudslides
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Alaska in areas affected by a severe storm, landslides and mudslides on Nov. 20, 2023.
15 Mar 2024
City Adopts Fees for Short-Term Rental, Vacant Property Registries
The city of Plattsburgh, NY has established annual fee schedules for its recently formed short-term rental and vacant property registries.
13 Mar 2024
Town Taking Aim at Unsafe, Unsightly Properties
Hagerstown, IN is reaching out to owners of blighted properties, advising they have 30 days to fix the issues or explain their plans for improvement.
13 Mar 2024
Concerns About Blighted Properties Could Soon be Resolved in Crowley
The Crowley, LA mayor and town council are working on a plan to help owners of blighted properties with no-cost repairs.
13 Mar 2024
Rep. Batista Bill Would Help Push Abandoned Properties for Redevelopment
Proposed legislation in Rhode Island would mandate municipalities to maintain inventories of abandoned properties with yearly updates.
12 Mar 2024
City Council Bill Proposes Having Vacant Property Owners Pay for Fire Services
Baltimore city council proposed a bill that would hold owners of vacant property accountable by charging them for fire services.
12 Mar 2024