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FEMA Declared Disaster Oklahoma Severe Winter Storms
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oklahoma affected by severe winter storms that took place February 8-20, 2021.
11 May 2021
HUD: FHA INFO #21-28: COVID-19 Loss Mitigation Option Review
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a release providing clarification on when it is appropriate to begin reviewing borrowers for COVID-19 loss mitigation options.
7 May 2021
California Wildfire Season Already Off to a Fast Start
The Weather Channel published an article outlining accelerated wildfire activity in California that has burned more than 20 square miles since January 1.
6 May 2021
Federal Judge Overturns Centers for Disease Control Eviction Ban
On May 5, HousingWire published an article outlining a decision by a federal judge to overturn the current CDC national eviction moratorium. According to the ruling, the agency does not have the legal authority to impose a nationwide eviction moratorium.
5 May 2021
What is Motivating Distressed-Property Investors?
DS News published an article highlighting findings from Auction.com’s Q1 2021 Buyer Insights Report. According to the report, a number of investors who purchased foreclosed homes during this period rehabbed the properties and sold them back to occupants, which in turn prevented eviction.
5 May 2021
Tornadoes Leave Trail of Damage Across Southern States
The Weather Channel published a report detailing several storms in the South that spawned destructive tornadoes and high winds.
4 May 2021
FEMA Declared Disaster Oregon Winter Storm
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oregon affected by a winter storm that took place February 11-15, 2021.
4 May 2021
CFPB: Rule Supports CDC COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
CFPB Acting Director Dave Uejio and FTC Acting Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter sent notification letters to the nation’s largest apartment landlords reminding them of federal protections in place to keep tenants in their homes and stop the spread of COVID-19.
3 May 2021
Several Mississippi Cities Damaged by Reported Tornadoes
The Weather Channel provided updates on thunderstorm activity that spawned a series of tornadoes in southern Mississippi.
3 May 2021
FEMA Declared Disaster New Jersey Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Jersey affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm that took place January 31 to February 2.
28 Apr 2021