Archives For: 2017
VA Circular 26-17-39: Updated Disaster Modification Guidance
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a change to Circular 26-17-39 that extends the rescission date of the original circular.
4 Jan 2019
HUD Approves $1.5 Billion Disaster Recovery Plan in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing an approved plan to help citizens in Puerto Rico to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
30 Jul 2018
Why the Pennsylvania Anti-Blight Bills Make Good Sense
DS News published an article discussing the passage of HB 653 and 667. Included are comments from late Safeguard Properties Founder Robert Klein from a November 2017 interview.
19 Jun 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Alaska
On June 8, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alaska affected by a severe storm on December 4, 2017.
8 Jun 2018
FHFA: 2017 Report to Congress
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its 2017 Report to Congress.
23 May 2018
HUD: FHA INFO #18-20: 90-Day Conditional Extension of Foreclosure Moratorium for Areas Affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-20.
16 May 2018
HUD: FHA INFO #18-21: Extension of HECM Foreclosure Timelines for Properties Impacted by Hurricane Maria in Affected Areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Department of Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-21.
16 May 2018
How These Hurricane-Ravaged States Have Avoided a Housing Disaster — So Far
CNN released a report discussing the housing market following the 2017 hurricane season.
22 Apr 2018
FHFA: Report Details Progress on the 2017 Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the release of a report summarizing the 2017 activities of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
29 Mar 2018
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – Fourth Quarter 2017
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its fourth quarter 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
22 Mar 2018