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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
FHFA Sets Higher Standards for Suspended Counterparty Program
FHFA has issued a proposed rule that would make it easier to put individuals and institutions into its Suspended Counterparty Program.
10 Jul 2023
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Washington Baird Springs Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of Washington affected by the Baird Springs Fire beginning July 10, 2023 and continuing.
10 Jul 2023
Battling Blight: Wichita Plans to Spend More to Deal with Unsightly, Unsafe Properties
Wichita, KS plans to allocate more funds to address blight throughout the city by demolishing structures deemed dangerous and unsafe.
9 Jul 2023
In Hartford’s North End, from Blight to Beautiful
The Hartford Land Bank celebrated its first full renovation of a vacant, blighted home in the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
7 Jul 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Maine Severe Storm and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Maine in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from April 30 – May 1, 2023.
6 Jul 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – South Dakota Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of South Dakota in areas affected by flooding from April 9 – May 5, 2023.
6 Jul 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – North Dakota Nd Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of North Dakota in areas affected by flooding from April 10, 2023 – May 6, 2023.
5 Jul 2023
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Washington Mcewan Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of Washington affected by the Mcewan Fire beginning July 4, 2023 and continuing.
5 Jul 2023
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Washington Tunnel Five Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of Washington affected by the Tunnel Five Fire beginning July 2, 2023 and continuing.
3 Jul 2023