Archives For: 2016
Washington Bills Take Aim at Abandoned Properties
HB 2057 (An act relating to the services and processes available when residential real property is abandoned or in foreclosure) was signed by Governor Jay Inslee on March 28, 2018.
28 Mar 2018
HUD: Secretary Carson Announces Additional $179 Million to Help States Recover From 2015, 2016 Disasters
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing additional financial support for several states recovering from severe flooding.
1 Aug 2017
HUD Allocates Additional $163 Million to Help States and Local Governments Recover From 2015, 2016 Disasters
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing additional disaster aid to help several state and local communities recover from severe flooding.
18 May 2017
Brooklyn Court Quietly Moves to Toss Out Hundreds of Foreclosure Cases
DNA Info published an article outlining a plan by the Kings County, N.Y. Supreme Court to dismiss all foreclosure cases filed before January 1, 2016 that have seen no court activity after September 30, 2016.
8 May 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Oklahoma
On March 16, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oklahoma as a result of a severe winter storm that took place January 13-16, 2017.
16 Mar 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster South Dakota
On March 6, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in South Dakota as a result of a severe winter storm that took place December 24-26, 2016.
6 Mar 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Oregon
On January 25, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oregon as a result of a severe winter storm and flooding that took place December 14-17, 2016.
25 Jan 2017
CFPB’s Final Mortgage Servicing Rule Implementation Possibly Delayed
HousingWire published an article discussing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final mortgage servicing rule, which was published on October 19, 2016.
25 Jan 2017
Deadline Looms for Homeowners Fighting Foreclosure
Telegram.com published an article discussing a Massachusetts program that helps protect residents from illegitimate foreclosures.
22 Dec 2016
FEMA Declared Disaster Virginia
On December 19, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Virginia affected by Hurricane Matthew between October 7-15, 2016.
19 Dec 2016