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Senators Call Federal Regulators to Action on Zombie Foreclosures
DS News released an article discussing a letter written by U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to federal banking and housing leaders in regards to the ongoing issue of zombie foreclosures.
30 Oct 2015
Letter: State Legislation Needed to Expedite Foreclosure
The Buffalo News posted a letter authored by New York Bankers Association President and CEO Michael P. Smith. In it, Smith discusses the length of the foreclosure process for the state of New York and the support of the New York Bankers Association for the passage of legislation which could accelerate it.
26 Oct 2015
Mortgage Industry Harmed by Increased Regulation, Survey Finds
DS News published an article discussing the results of the Collingwood Group’s October 2015 Mortgage Industry Outlook Report.
22 Oct 2015
Foreclosure Data Has Significantly Improved From Crisis Peak Five Years Ago
DS News published an article discussing HOPE NOW’s data for August 2015.
21 Oct 2015
Law Will Help Cities Prevent Blight
The Sun Journal published an article by Maine Senator Nate Libby, author of ME LD 1203/SP 430, a recently enacted piece of legislation which will allow municipalities to provide for the care of abandoned properties before they become a threat to safety and surrounding property values.
16 Oct 2015
Presidential Hopefuls, Housing Experts Attack Housing Crisis
HousingWire published an article discussing the upcoming New Hampshire Housing Summit.
9 Oct 2015
Schneiderman Announces More Than $11 Million in New Funding for Statewide Foreclosure Prevention and Relief Programs
Niagara Frontier Publications posted an article discussing an announcement by New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman to support the Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP) in aiding at-risk families across the state avoid foreclosure.
9 Oct 2015
Florida Lags in Disbursing Foreclosure Aid Federal Report Says
The Orlando Sentinel released an article discussing findings from a recent report from the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
6 Oct 2015
City Collects Bonds on Vacant Properties
TribTODAY.com released an article discussing Warren, Ohio’s foreclosure registration program.
5 Oct 2015
Huntington Adds New Fee For Vacant Home Inspections
Newsday published an article discussing the enactment of a vacant property inspection ordinance in Huntington, NY.
1 Oct 2015