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Servicers Remain Aggressive with Outreach Efforts
DS News published an article discussing data released by HOPE NOW for the first quarter of 2016.
26 May 2016
Assembly Passes Legislation to Combat Zombie Homes in New York State
The New York State Assembly issued a press release announcing the passage of several pieces of legislation targeting abandoned residential properties. Among them is A06932-A/S04781 (“Abandoned Property Neighborhood Relief Act of 2016”), which was produced in conjunction with New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
24 May 2016
Five Star?s Delgado: No Semblance of a Crisis
DS News published an article discussing a webinar presentation conducted by Five Star Institute President and CEO Ed Delgado to advise members of the Federation of REO Certified Experts (FORCE) of past and present market conditions.
19 May 2016
Servicers, Pay Attention to Supreme Court?s Ruling
DS News published an article discussing a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that will likely affect mortgage servicers.
16 May 2016
What?s Next for REO? A 10-Year Perspective
DS News published an article discussing what the future holds for the real estate owned (REO) market.
3 May 2016
Alan Grayson Introduces the Zombie Property Act
Florida Politics released an article discussing the introduction of H.R. 5108 (“Zombie Property Relief Act of 2016”) by Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL9). The proposed legislation has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
28 Apr 2016
NC Senate Bill Targets Squatters Using Foreclosed Homes
The News & Observer published an article discussing NC SB 754 (“Prevent Squatting in Foreclosed Real Property”), which has been introduced into the North Carolina Legislature.
26 Apr 2016
New Law to Help Louisville Deal with Blighted Property
WDRB.com posted an article discussing KY SB 230, a bill aimed at reducing costs for utilizing eminent domain.
21 Apr 2016
Loss Mitigation Efforts Are Still Alive and Well
DS News published an article highlighting recent data released by HOPE NOW.
15 Apr 2016
Legal League 100 Servicer Summit: The Times Are Changing
DS News published an article highlighting the Five Star Institute’s 7th Annual Legal League 100 Spring Servicer Summit.
14 Apr 2016