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Medford City Council Will Consider Foreclosure for Abandoned Properties
KAJO 1270-AM posted a report discussing the consideration of Medford, OR to utilize a state law which would allow for the foreclosure of blighted properties that have become a community threat.
5 Apr 2016
Pennsylvania Considers Fast-Tracking Vacant and Abandoned Property Foreclosures
Thirteen bipartisan sponsors have introduced and referred HB 1954 to the House Urban Affairs Committee. The legislation aims to reduce the timeframe for foreclosure on vacant and abandoned properties by 240 days.
5 Apr 2016
Portland Signals More Aggressive Approach to Vacant, Abandoned Homes
The Oregonian published an article discussing a plan by Portland, OR to clean up zombie properties.
5 Apr 2016
Clearboarding Demonstration Attracts Attention
DS News released an article highlighting a recent demonstration of polycarbonate window and door coverings that took place in the Cleveland, OH neighborhood of Slavic Village. The demonstration was conducted by Community Blight Solutions, founded by Chairman Robert Klein and featured Clearboarding products marketed through its SecureView Windows division.
4 Apr 2016
Zombie Foreclosures and the Crucial Role of Judges
Governing.com released an article discussing the impact judicial supervision of mortgage foreclosure cases can have in strengthening neighborhoods.
4 Apr 2016
Industry Leaders and Regulators Meet to Shape Housing Policy
DS News published an article highlighting the 2016 Five Star Government Forum, which took place in Washington, DC.
2 Apr 2016
This New Map Shows Where Investors Face Greatest Risk of Fracking Earthquakes
HousingWire published an article discussing research conducted by the United States Geological Survey.
29 Mar 2016
Tenant Protection Legislation Enacted in Utah
Utah Governor Gary Herbert has signed SB 22 (“Foreclosure of Residential Rental Property”) into law.
28 Mar 2016
Obama?s Top Housing Adviser Steps Down
DS News published an article discussing the announcement of Michael Stegman to step down as the National Economic Council (NEC)’s top housing adviser at the White House.
25 Mar 2016
Distressed Homeowners Still Turning to Permanent Loan Modifications
DS News published an article discussing data released by HOPE NOW in regards to at risk borrowers and the option of permanent loan modifications.
21 Mar 2016