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Rep. Israel Announced Bill to Turn ?Zombie? Homes into Housing for Homeless Veterans
The office of U.S. Congressman Steve Israel (NY-03) issued a press release discussing the introduction of the Housing Our Heroes Act (H.R. 3970).
23 Nov 2015
MBA: NJ, NY, Florida contain highest percent of foreclosures
HousingWire released an article highlighting a recent Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) chart of the week.
20 Nov 2015
Scranton Creating Registry of Foreclosed Homes
The Scranton Times-Tribune published an article discussing the plans of Scranton, Pennsylvania to adopt a resolution that would create a registry for foreclosed vacant properties.
19 Nov 2015
Servicers Turn to DIY Tech to Improve the Customer Experience
National Mortgage News published an article discussing results from a survey it conducted through a partnership with SourceMedia Research in September 2015.
19 Nov 2015
The Uneven Housing Recovery
The Center for American Progress published an article discussing findings from its recently released housing report.
2 Nov 2015
Senators Call Federal Regulators to Action on Zombie Foreclosures
DS News released an article discussing a letter written by U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to federal banking and housing leaders in regards to the ongoing issue of zombie foreclosures.
30 Oct 2015
Letter: State Legislation Needed to Expedite Foreclosure
The Buffalo News posted a letter authored by New York Bankers Association President and CEO Michael P. Smith. In it, Smith discusses the length of the foreclosure process for the state of New York and the support of the New York Bankers Association for the passage of legislation which could accelerate it.
26 Oct 2015
Mortgage Industry Harmed by Increased Regulation, Survey Finds
DS News published an article discussing the results of the Collingwood Group’s October 2015 Mortgage Industry Outlook Report.
22 Oct 2015
Foreclosure Data Has Significantly Improved From Crisis Peak Five Years Ago
DS News published an article discussing HOPE NOW’s data for August 2015.
21 Oct 2015
Law Will Help Cities Prevent Blight
The Sun Journal published an article by Maine Senator Nate Libby, author of ME LD 1203/SP 430, a recently enacted piece of legislation which will allow municipalities to provide for the care of abandoned properties before they become a threat to safety and surrounding property values.
16 Oct 2015