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Milwaukee May Expedite Tax Foreclosures to Crack Down on Delinquent Landowners
On May 31, the Milwaukee – Wisconsin Journal Sentinel published an article discussing a proposed measure that would accelerate the city of Milwaulee’s ability to foreclose on vacant, tax-delinquent properties.
12 Jun 2015
Oversight of Mortgage Servicers Increased in Hawaii
On June 4, National Mortgage News (The Honolulu Star-Advertiser) released an article discussing Senate Bill 1093, newly enacted by Governor David Ige.
12 Jun 2015
Benjamin Lawsky Declares New York’s Foreclosure System ‘Broken’
On May 20, the New York Law Journal published an article titled State Banking Regulator Calls for Foreclosure Changes.
11 Jun 2015
Connecticut Foreclosure Mediation Program Extended Through 2019
On May 27, The Hartford Courant published an article titled House Overwhelmingly Approves Extension Of Foreclosure Mediation.
11 Jun 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces Major Mortgage Companies Agree to Measures to Combat Vacant Abandoned ?Zombie Properties”
On May 18, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a press release announcing the adoption of a set of best practices by 11 financial institutions to address vacant and abandoned properties.
11 Jun 2015
Keep America Beautiful Releases National Report Addressing Community Impacts of Blighted Properties
On May 27, Keep America Beautiful issued a press release announcing the release of a new report titled Charting the Multiple Meanings of Blight: A National Literature Review on Addressing the Community Impacts of Blighted Properties.
11 Jun 2015
Nevada Senate Passes Bill to Amend ?Super-Priority Lien? Law
On June 2, DS News published an article discussing the passing of Nevada Senate Bill 306.
2 Jun 2015
Pasco County, FL Considers Amendment to Vacant Property Registration Ordinance
On May 28, the Tampa Bay Times released an article titled To aid code enforcement, county plans change to foreclosure rules.
2 Jun 2015
‘Zombie Home’ Amendment Scares Indy Officials
A recently published article by WTTV CBS 4Indy discussed Indiana SB 415, which was signed by Governor Mike Pence on May 6.
14 May 2015
Nevada Considers Ending Foreclosure Mediation Program
On May 8, National Mortgage Professional Magazine published an article discussing the decision of a Nevada legislative subcommittee to recommend the closure of the state’s Foreclosure Mediation Program.
14 May 2015