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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Washington Bolt Creek Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of Washington affected by the Bolt Creek Fire beginning September 10, 2022 and continuing.
10 Sep 2022
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Oregon Milo Mciver Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of Oregon affected by the Milo Mciver Fire beginning September 10, 2022 and continuing.
10 Sep 2022
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – California Mosquito Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of California affected by the Mosquito Fire beginning September 9, 2022 and continuing.
9 Sep 2022
U.S. Foreclosure Starts Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels Nationwide
ATTOM released its August 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows that foreclosure starts have reached pre-pandemic levels.
8 Sep 2022
Mortgage Rates Maintain their Ascent
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.89 percent.
8 Sep 2022
City Council Working with Code Enforcement to Fight the Blight Faster in New Orleans Neighborhoods
17 years after Hurricane Katrina, abandoned and blighted properties continue to be an issue throughout New Orleans.
8 Sep 2022
Bipartisan Bill Would Expand Land Banks, Increase Economic Development
Legislation introduced to the House known as the National Land Bank Network Act would strengthen neighborhoods, reduce crime and clean up blighted properties.
8 Sep 2022
Affordable Housing Coalition Releases Scorecard Outlining Improvements to GSE Duty-to-Serve Plans
A coalition of 21 leading national affordable housing groups has acknowledged improvements to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Duty to Serve Underserved Market Plans for 2022-2024.
7 Sep 2022
Land Bank has Demolished 8,000 Properties in Flint Over the Past 18 Years
Blight continues to be an issue that residents and officials in Flint are concerned about, with nearly one quarter of all residential properties reported as vacant and/or blighted.
7 Sep 2022
Expanded Dallas Crime Crusade Against Blight
A new Dallas crusade against overgrown vacant lots, abandoned buildings and blight launched near Dallas Fair Park.
6 Sep 2022