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Floral Park Eyes Cash for Zombie House Maintenance
An ordinance that would provide money for the maintenance of abandoned homes that are under foreclosure was recently adopted by the Village of Floral Park, N.Y.
6 Jul 2017
City of Las Vegas Develops New Tool in Fight Against Squatters
The Las Vegas Sun published an article discussing a recent decision by the Las Vegas City Council that expanded the types of properties that can be added to the city’s registry of vacant properties.
6 Jul 2017
Vacant Housing Registry is Illegal Investors Claim in Lawsuit
NJ.com published an article outlining a lawsuit that questions the legality of a vacant property registration program in Gloucester County, NJ.
6 Jul 2017
Fannie Mae: Simplified Expense Reimbursement and More
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
6 Jul 2017
The Hope of High Tech
DS News released an article exploring the continued development and sophistication of mortgage servicing technology.
6 Jul 2017
FHFA Proposes 2018-2020 Housing Goals For Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing a proposed rule that would establish new housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2018 through 2020.
29 Jun 2017
VA Circular 26-17-16: Award of VA Property Management and Servicing Contract
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular providing details concerning the award of the VA Real Estate Owned (REO) and Portfolio Servicing Contract (RPSC) to Vendor Resource Management (VRM), and operational matters related to VA’s REO and direct loan portfolio, also known as VA’s National Portfolio.
29 Jun 2017
Blight Laws And The Movement Away From Plywood
Servicing Management published an article authored by Natalia Steele, partner at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. In it, Steele outlines recent actions that have been taken to utilize polycarbonate window and door coverings to secure vacant properties.
28 Jun 2017
Fannie Mae: Redesigned Fannie Mae Connect; Loan Delivery Change Clarification; and More
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
28 Jun 2017
CFPB Issues Implementation Date Guidance to Mortgage Servicing Rule
HousingWire published an article discussing two documents released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) relating to the 2016 Mortgage Servicing Final Rule.
27 Jun 2017