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Mayor Evans, Land Bank Celebrate Revitalization of Long-Vacant Home in Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood
The city of Rochester mayor and land bank celebrated the successful revitalization of a home that has been vacant for nearly 20 years in the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood.
26 May 2022
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Kansas Severe Winter Storms and Straight-Line Winds
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Kansas affected by severe winter storms and straight-line winds from March 17-22, 2022.
25 May 2022
Forbearance Falls Below 1 Percent
MBA has estimated 470,000 homeowners remain in forbearance, bringing the total number of mortgage loans in forbearance below 1%.
23 May 2022
Neighborhood Groups Can Soon Apply for Vacant Land Improvement Funds
The city of Detroit and the Wayne Metro Community Agency are working to create the Neighborhood Beautification Program, which will allow Detroiters to apply for funding to repurpose vacant land in neighborhoods.
19 May 2022
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Texas Mesquite Heat Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of Texas affected by the Mesquite Heat Fire on May 18, 2022.
18 May 2022
President Biden Announces New Action to Ease the Burden of Housing Costs
President Biden is releasing a Housing Supply Action Plan to ease the burden of housing costs over time, by boosting the supply of quality housing in every community.
16 May 2022
CFPB Report Analyzes Servicer Data on Borrowers Exiting COVID Forbearance
CFPB reports that just 0.2% of loans are exiting COVID forbearance with a status of foreclosure, short sale or deed in lieu.
16 May 2022
Flint Plans to Build Up Blight Department before Massive Demolition Program Begins
Flint plans to clean up the city by adding additional employees and equipment to tackle blight ahead of a massive demolition program.
16 May 2022
FHA Bids to Outmaneuver Investors in Favor of Underserved Buyers
FHA has announced a 30-day exclusive period to give underserved buyers and non-profits an opportunity to bid on foreclosed properties before investors.
16 May 2022
Butler County Land Bank Adds Another Township
The Butler County Land Bank has added Milford Township to the list of communities benefiting from the $7.8 million spent in the last decade to demolish vacant structures.
14 May 2022