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FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Typhoon Mawar
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023 and continuing.
2 Jun 2023
FHA Proposes Innovative Approach to Keep Struggling Homeowners in their Homes
FHA announced a proposal for a new home retention option to help struggling homeowners meet their mortgage obligations.
31 May 2023
What Can Fort Worth Learn from Other Land Banks Across the Country?
The city of Fort Worth is considering creating a land bank in an effort to address the need for more affordable housing.
30 May 2023
PA House Panel Approves Blight-Fighting Bill, Heads to Floor
Legislation that would help communities across Pennsylvania fight flight is headed for the House floor.
27 May 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Guam Typhoon Mawar
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the territory of Guam in areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023 and continuing.
25 May 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Severe Storm and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Soboba Indian Reservation in California to supplement tribal recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from March 11-16, 2023.
25 May 2023
Zombie Foreclosures Keep Increasing but Remain a Tiny Presence Around Most of U.S.
ATTOM released its 2nd-quarter 2023 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report showing that approximately 1.3 million residential properties in the US are vacant.
24 May 2023
Mixed Economic News Shows Rise in Mortgage Delinquencies, but Big Drop in Foreclosures
Black Knight reported the national mortgage delinquency rate rose by 13% in April, while foreclosure starts saw a decrease of 23%.
24 May 2023
Freddie Mac Expands Digital Capabilities to Help Lenders Reach More Qualified Borrowers
Freddie Mac announced enhancements to its automated income assessment tool that allows lenders to include a borrower’s digital paystub data.
22 May 2023
FEMA Emergency Declaration – Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Typhoon Mawar
FEMA has issued an Emergency Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023 and continuing.
22 May 2023
FEMA Emergency Declaration – Guam Typhoon Mawar
FEMA has issued an Emergency Declaration for the territory of Guam in areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023 and continuing.
22 May 2023
Governor Hochul Announces an Additional $146 Million Awarded through the Restore New York Communities Initiative
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has awarded funding to 70 different projects through the Restore New York Communities Initiative.
22 May 2023
Kokomo Sending Delegation to Blight Training Program
The city of Kokomo, IN will send a delegation to the 2023 Vacant Property Leadership Institute in Austin, TX this November.
21 May 2023
Naturally Lewis Awards $690,965 to Vacant Property Revitalization Projects
Lewis County, NY has created the Vacant Property Revitalization Program to turn vacant, blighted and unsafe properties into usable space for business development opportunities.
19 May 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Severe Winter Storm and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Soboba Indian Reservation in California to supplement tribal recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe winter storm and flooding from February 23-26, 2023.
18 May 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Tennessee Severe Thunderstorms and Possible Strong Tornadoes
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Tennessee to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe thunderstorms and possible strong tornadoes from March 1-3, 2023.
17 May 2023