Archives For: 2021
FHFA: Extended Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratoriums
The FHFA announced an extension of the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and REO evictions until March 31, 2021.
9 Feb 2021
Take the Muncie Model of Land Banking Statewide
The Star Press published an editorial discussing the Muncie Land Bank (Indiana) and a proposed bill (SB 236) that could make the process of creating other entities more transparent and efficient.
5 Feb 2021
HUD: Multiple COVID-19 Temporary Policy Waivers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced several temporary provisions issued through policy waivers to help mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages and mortgagees.
3 Feb 2021
Land Bank Moves Forward in Fort Scott
Fort Scott Biz published an article highlighting the newly-formed Fort Scott Land Bank (Kansas) and its first acquisition.
3 Feb 2021
PA Registration Bill Would Require Foreclosed Property Maintenance
A proposed Pennsylvania bill (HB372) would require the registration of foreclosed properties with the local municipality. Once registered, foreclosing entities would be responsible for property maintenance.
3 Feb 2021
FHFA: COVID-19 U.S. Mortgage Performance Analysis
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) posted a blog outlining U.S. mortgage performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 Feb 2021
FEMA Declared Disaster Navajo Nation COVID-19 Pandemic
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Navajo Nation as a result of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.
2 Feb 2021
FHFA: New General Counsel Announcement
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Clinton Jones started as its new general counsel. Jones succeeds Alfred Pollard, who will be retiring at the end of March 2021.
1 Feb 2021
Alan Jaffa Recognized as One of “The Cleveland 500”
Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa has been named as one of “The Cleveland 500” influencers by Cleveland Magazine within the Real Estate, Housing, Architects, Building and Construction sector.
29 Jan 2021
HUD: FHA INFO #21-06: COVID-19 Forbearance and HECM Extension
HUD announced the extension of the deadline for single family borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages to request an initial COVID-19 forbearance from their mortgage servicer through March 31, 2021.
26 Jan 2021