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One State Takes Mortgage Relief a Step Further
DS News published an article discussing the introduction of CA SB 0907, a bill that would extend tax relief on forgiven mortgage debt for homeowners when filing their state income tax returns.
27 Jan 2016
3-Year Foreclosure Ban Proposed for Sandy-Damaged Homes
The Asbury Park Press published an article discussing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s conditional veto of S-2577/ACS for A-4139.
22 Jan 2016
Senators Want Healey to Weigh in on Foreclosure Bill
Masslive.com posted an article discussing a ruling to protect MA S. 2015 (formerly S.1981) against repeal attempts through a referendum petition.
20 Jan 2016
N.J. Towns Tackle Abandoned Homes as ?Zombie Foreclosures? Climb
The office of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ)) issued a press release outlining a rountable discussion that was held for a group of stakeholders to come up with solutions for New Jersey’s foreclosure crisis.
19 Jan 2016
Indiana Blight Bills Take Aim at Zombie Homes and Squatters
INDYSTAR published an article discussing several pieces of proposed legislation targeting urban blight.
19 Jan 2016
Foreclosure Mediation Waits for State Supreme Court OK
The Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) published an article discussing a proposed foreclosure mediation program created for Macon County, Illinois.
18 Jan 2016
Tampa Bay Nonprofits Rehabbing Foreclosed Homes Under Federal Program
The Tampa Tribune published an article discussing the Neighborhood Stabilization Initiative.
27 Dec 2015
Rethinking How D.C. Inspects, Taxes Vacant Properties to Address Urban Blight
American University Radio (WAMU 88.5) posted an article discussing a proposed law aimed to streamline Washington, D.C.’s vacant property procedures.
20 Dec 2015
Congress Set to Give Detroit Demolitions a Huge Boost
The Detroit Free Press released an article discussing a provision within the omnibus bill that would allow for a $2 billion addition to the Hardest Hit Fund.
18 Dec 2015
3-Year Foreclosure Ban for Sandy Victims Headed to Christie’s Desk
NJ.com released an article discussing NJ Senate Bill 2577, which has passed both houses of the state Legislature.
17 Dec 2015