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New Hampshire Rep Takes Aim at ‘Zombie Foreclosures’

Source: New Hampshire Business Review Swanzey rep mulls legislation targeting lender’s responsibility post-foreclosure If you foreclose on a property, then you’re responsible for taking care of it. That’s the idea behind a bill that Rep. James McConnell, R-North Swanzey, would like to introduce next session, aimed are called “zombie foreclosures.” “The financial institution doesn’t care. Neither […]

10 Oct 2018

Cleveland Demolished Vacant Homes Near Public Schools, But Not Near Private Schools

Source: WEWS ABC 5 A Cleveland initiative aimed at demolishing vacant homes that children walk by on their way to school has led to the tear-down of hundreds of properties near public schools. But a News 5 On Your Side investigation found the safety of children who walk to private schools is still at risk. The […]

4 Oct 2018

FHA INFO #18-42: FHA Disaster-Related Policy Waiver Issued in the Presidentially-Declared Major Disaster Area of Lake and Shasta Counties Due to the California Wildfires and High Winds Declaration

Source: HUD Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued a waiver of its policy on the timeframe for completing the inspection of properties prior to closing or submitting the mortgage for FHA insurance endorsement in the August 4, 2018, Presidentially-Declared Major Disaster Area (PDMDA) due to the California Wildfires and High Winds declaration (DR-4382) in Lake and Shasta […]

2 Oct 2018

State Supreme Court Restores Powerful Blight-Fighting Tool

Plan Philly published an article discussing a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that reaffirms the City of Philadelphia’s ability to force property owners to maintain the appearances of their vacant buildings.

25 Sep 2018

Congressman Tim Ryan Spearheads Bipartisan Effort to Eliminate Neighborhood Blight

The office of U.S. Representative Tim Ryan issued a press release announcing the introduction of H.R. 6792 (Clean Up Our Neighborhoods Act of 2018). The bill aims to authorize the secretary of housing and urban development to make grants to states to eliminate blight by taking down abandoned homes, clearing vacant lots, and assist in distressed neighborhood revitalization.

18 Sep 2018

NYS Legislature OKs Law Letting Syracuse Add Unpaid Housing Fines to Tax Bills

Syracuse.com published an article discussing the passage of NY A00416A, which authorizes the City of Syracuse to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to the city’s annual tax levy.

21 Jul 2018

As Hurricane Season Arrives, U.S. Homeowners Haven?t Fixed Their Big Underinsurance Problem

The Wall Street Journal published an article discussing homeowners who are inadequately insured for natural-catastrophe damage ahead of the height of the Atlantic hurricane season. Insufficient insurance coverage impacts a borrower’s ability to remain current, with additional potential negative consequences, such as property abandonment.

18 Jul 2018

Puerto Rico Addresses

In the latest edition of the Edge, the online magazine of the U.S. Department of Housing’s (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research Todd M. Richardson discusses the importance of obtaining accurate addresses in Puerto Rico.

10 Jul 2018

Chicago Targets ?Zombie Housing? for Renewal, Block by Block

U.S. News & World Report published an article outlining a partnership between the City of Chicago, Ill., nonprofit community groups, financial institutions and others that aims to revitalize housing left behind in the foreclosure crisis.

9 Jul 2018

Indiana Reopens Embattled Foreclosure Prevention Program Following Criticism from Federal Auditors

WRTV ABC 6 released a report outlining the recent reopening of Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund application process. The action will allow homeowners who have fallen behind their mortgage to apply for a one-time assistance of up to $30,000.

9 Jul 2018

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CEO

Alan Jaffa

Alan Jaffa is the Chief Executive Officer for Safeguard Properties, steering the company as the mortgage field services industry leader. He also serves on the board of advisors for SCG Partners, a middle-market private equity fund focused on diversifying and expanding Safeguard Properties’ business model into complimentary markets.

Alan joined Safeguard in 1995, learning the business from the ground up. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2002, and was named CEO in May 2010. His hands-on experience has given him unique insights as a leader to innovate, improve and strengthen Safeguard’s processes to assure that the company adheres to the highest standards of quality and customer service.

Under Alan’s leadership, Safeguard has grown significantly with strategies that have included new and expanded services, technology investments that deliver higher quality and greater efficiency to clients, and strategic acquisitions. He takes a team approach to process improvement, involving staff at all levels of the organization to address issues, brainstorm solutions, and identify new and better ways to serve clients.

In 2008, Alan was recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business in its annual “40-Under-40” profile of young leaders. He also was named a NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award finalist in 2013.

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Esq., General Counsel and EVP

Linda Erkkila

Linda Erkkila is the General Counsel and Executive Vice President for Safeguard Properties, with oversight of legal, human resources, training, and compliance. Linda’s broad scope of oversight covers regulatory issues that impact Safeguard’s operations, risk mitigation, strategic planning, human resources and training initiatives, compliance, insurance, litigation and claims management, and counsel related to mergers, acquisition and joint ventures.

Linda assures that Safeguard’s strategic initiatives align with its resources, leverage opportunities across the company, and contemplate compliance mandates. She has practiced law for 25 years and her experience, both as outside and in-house counsel, covers a wide range of corporate matters, including regulatory disclosure, corporate governance compliance, risk assessment, compensation and benefits, litigation management, and mergers and acquisitions.

Linda earned her JD at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She holds a degree in economics from Miami University and an MBA. Linda was previously named as both a “Woman of Influence” by HousingWire and as a “Leading Lady” by MReport.

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COO

Michael Greenbaum

Michael Greenbaum is the Chief Operating Officer of Safeguard Properties, where he has played a pivotal role since joining the company in July 2010. Initially brought on as Vice President of REO, Mike’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision quickly propelled him to Vice President of Operations in 2013, and ultimately to COO in 2015. Over his 14-year tenure at Safeguard, Mike has been instrumental in driving change and fostering innovation within the Property Preservation sector, consistently delivering excellence and becoming a trusted partner to clients and investors.

A distinguished graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Mike earned a degree in Quantitative Economics. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army’s Ordnance Branch, where he specialized in supply chain management. Before his tenure at Safeguard, Mike honed his expertise by managing global supply chains for 13 years, leveraging his military and civilian experience to lead with precision and efficacy.

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CFO

Joe Iafigliola

Joe Iafigliola is the Chief Financial Officer for Safeguard Properties. Joe is responsible for the Control, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Marketing, Accounting, and Information Security departments. At the core of his responsibilities is the drive to ensure that Safeguard’s focus remains rooted in Customer Service = Resolution. Through his executive leadership role, he actively supports SGPNOW.com, an on-demand service geared towards real estate and property management professionals as well as individual home owners in need of inspection and property preservation services. Joe is also an integral force behind Compliance Connections, a branch of Safeguard Properties that allows code enforcement professionals to report violations at properties that can then be addressed by the Safeguard vendor network. Compliance Connections also researches and shares vacant property ordinance information with Safeguard clients.

Joe has an MBA from The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University’s Honors Accounting program.

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Business Development

Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties