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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
This California Town Will Give a $500 Monthly Stipend to Residents
CNN issued a report discussing a planned Universal Basic Income (UBI) initiative set to take place in Stockton, Calif., which aims to give 100 residents $500 a month for 18 months without any conditions. It appears that the funds could be utilized for mortgage payments, thereby mitigating mortgage delinquency and property abandoned.
9 Jul 2018
Rockingham County to Collect Nuisance Fees for Cities, Towns
Rockingham Now released an article discussing the efforts of Rockingham County, N.C., to add city and town nuisance abatement fees to its tax bills.
4 Jul 2018