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Democrats Move to Prevent Foreclosures, Evictions on Unpaid Federal Workers
HousingWire published an article outlining the newly proposed Federal Employee Civil Relief Act (S.72). The bill aims to prohibit landlords and creditors from taking action against federal workers or contractors who are affected by a government shutdown and unable to pay their rent, mortgages, or other loans.
11 Jan 2019
Servicers Treating Government Shutdown Like a Natural Disaster
National Mortgage News published an article discussing ways mortgage servicers are engaging the current federal government shutdown.
4 Jan 2019
Foreclosures in the Big Apple
DS News published an article outlining a recent report from Property Shark detailing fourth quarter 2018 foreclosure activity in New York City.
4 Jan 2019
Cuyahoga County Considers Sweeping Housing Program to Stabilize Neighborhoods
Cleveland.com published an article outlining a proposed Cuyahoga County, Ohio, plan aiming to stabilize home values and eliminate blight. The plan also would redirect the county land bank to focus on property rehabilitation as opposed to demolition.
4 Jan 2019
Rockford Approves Land Bank to Clean-Up Problem Properties
WREX NBC 13 issued a report confirming an approved land bank agreement between the City of Rockford, Ill., and several counties.
2 Jan 2019
Happy Holidays, the Government is Still Shut Down
HousingWire published an article outlining the effects of the partial federal government shutdown on the housing industry.
26 Dec 2018
Servicers’ Status for 2019? It’s Complicated
National Mortgage News published an article offering a preliminary outlook for mortgage servicing for the coming year.
24 Dec 2018
The Hidden Costs of Vacant Properties
Hot Air published an article discussing the negative impacts of vacant properties in cities like St. Louis, Mo.
21 Dec 2018
Approved Ohio Bill Amends Provisions for Mortgage Servicer Registration
House Bill 489 has been signed by Governor John Kasich. The law will become effective 91 days after filling with the secretary of state.
19 Dec 2018
Publication Service in Foreclosure
DS News published an article authored by Codliss & Associates, P.C. Attorney Lauren Riddick. In it, Riddick explores the importance of “personal jurisdiction” in foreclosure cases.
17 Dec 2018