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Industry Leaders and Regulators Meet to Shape Housing Policy
DS News published an article highlighting the 2016 Five Star Government Forum, which took place in Washington, DC.
2 Apr 2016
This New Map Shows Where Investors Face Greatest Risk of Fracking Earthquakes
HousingWire published an article discussing research conducted by the United States Geological Survey.
29 Mar 2016
Tenant Protection Legislation Enacted in Utah
Utah Governor Gary Herbert has signed SB 22 (“Foreclosure of Residential Rental Property”) into law.
28 Mar 2016
Obama?s Top Housing Adviser Steps Down
DS News published an article discussing the announcement of Michael Stegman to step down as the National Economic Council (NEC)’s top housing adviser at the White House.
25 Mar 2016
Distressed Homeowners Still Turning to Permanent Loan Modifications
DS News published an article discussing data released by HOPE NOW in regards to at risk borrowers and the option of permanent loan modifications.
21 Mar 2016
Fast-Tracking Legislation for Vacant and Abandoned Properties Introduced in Maryland
On February 12, MD HB 1377 (“Real Property – Vacant and Abandoned Property – Expedited Foreclosure”) was introduced and had its first reading in the Environment and Transportation Committee. On March 14, the bill was referred to interim study by the Environment and Transportation Committee.
17 Mar 2016
Where Does the Money Go? Maybe We Should Ask the Michigan Legislature. . .
DS News published an article discussing the distribution of foreclosure by advertisement proceeds in Michigan.
17 Mar 2016
The Fight to Eliminate Blight Continues
DS News released an article discussing recent action taken by the Ohio State Senate to help eliminate the spread of blight.
10 Mar 2016
What is the Cost of Blight? What New Research From Atlanta Tells Us
The Center for Community Progress posted a blog discussing findings from a recent report authored by Dr. Dan Immergluck, professor of urban and regional planning at Georgia Tech.
26 Feb 2016
A World of Difference: Recovery in Judicial vs. Non-Judicial Foreclosure States
DS News published an article discussing the difference between the housing market recovery in Cleveland, OH and Phoenix, AZ.
24 Feb 2016