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Wheeling Council: Vacant Building Code Can Be Reviewed, but it is Working
Wheeling city officials agreed that the city’s Vacant Building Code does a good job of keeping structures out of disrepair but could be more flexible to those working to get their buildings occupied.
21 Feb 2024
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases Slightly in January
MBA’s Monthly Loan Monitoring Survey reports that the share of mortgage loans in forbearance decreased slightly to .22% in January 2024.
20 Feb 2024
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – California Severe Storm and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of California in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from January 21-23, 2024.
19 Feb 2024
Carroll City Council Alters Proposed Vacant Property Ordinance, Begins Approval Process Over
The Carroll City Council made progress in implementing a vacant property ordinance intended to encourage owners to sell, lease or otherwise utilize vacant structures.
17 Feb 2024
Blight Fight Shifting to Rehab
The Altoona Redevelopment Authority/Land Bank board has launched a new program that will renovate derelict properties instead of demolishing them.
17 Feb 2024
Zimmerman’s Bill Giving Locals More Tools to Address Blighted Properties Advances
State Rep. Zimmerman’s bill to help local communities better address blighted properties has advanced out of the Indiana House of Representatives.
16 Feb 2024
Fannie “Real Estate Owned” Inventory Decreased Q4 2023
Fannie Mae reports the number of REOs decreased to 8.403 at the end of 2023, down 4% from the end of Q4 2022.
15 Feb 2024
Freddie Mac Announces 2023 SHARP Award Winners
Freddie Mac announces the nine winners of the 2023 SHARP program, which recognizes mortgage loan servicers for superior portfolio performance.
15 Feb 2024
Hearing Set on Vacant Property Maintenance
The Garden City Board of Trustees will discuss a proposed law aimed at requiring owners to maintain vacant and abandoned properties during a hearing on March 7th.
15 Feb 2024
City Council Approves Vacant-Building Ordinance: Owners of Empty Buildings Must Provide Plans or Face Fines
The Bakersfield City Council has approved a vacant nuisance registry ordinance that requires owners of unused, empty buildings to register with the city.
15 Feb 2024
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Washington Wildfires
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Washington in areas affected by wildfires from August 18-25, 2023.
15 Feb 2024
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – North Dakota Severe Winter Storm and Straight-line Winds
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of North Dakota in areas affected by a severe winter storm and straight-line winds from Dec. 25-27, 2023.
15 Feb 2024
U.S. Foreclosure Activity Sees Notable Increase in January 2024
ATTOM has released its January 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, showing foreclosure filings up 5% from a year ago.
13 Feb 2024
Fannie Mae Recognizes 32 High-Performing Mortgage Servicers
Fannie Mae announced its 2023 STAR Program results, recognizing 32 mortgage servicers for competency, capacity and overall performance.
12 Feb 2024
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Michigan Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Michigan in areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from Aug. 24-26, 2023.
8 Feb 2024
Mortgage Delinquencies Increase in the Fourth Quarter of 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association reports the mortgage delinquency rate increased to 3.88% of all loans in the fourth quarter of 2023.
8 Feb 2024