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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
Tax Relief Bill to Hit Presidents Desk
DS News published an article discussing the Mortgage Relief Assistance Act, which is included on the omnibus appropriations bill and is sponsored by U.S. Representative Tom Reed (R-NY).
17 Dec 2015
Cheat Sheet: What to Expect from Regulators in 2016
National Mortgage News released an article discussing some of the biggest challenges that will face mortgage lenders and services in the coming year.
14 Dec 2015
Forces Join to Protect Borrowers from Foreclosure Relief Scams
DS News published an article discussing a joint initiative between the Office of New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and several media outlets to crack down on unlawful advertising of foreclosure rescue scams.
12 Dec 2015