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PHFA Celebrates 50 Years of Creating Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania
In 2023, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is celebrating its fiftieth year of helping Pennsylvanians find and keep affordable, stable housing.
13 Jan 2023
Land Bank in Works for County
Local government leaders have started the process of creating a land bank in Madison County, Ohio, with the first organizational meeting taking place later this month.
4 Jan 2023
Washington to Begin Enforcing Blight-Related Ordinances
Three ordinances designed to combat blight in the city of Washington, PA can now be enforced, including a newly established abandoned residential/commercial property regulation program.
4 Jan 2023
Kankakee Land Bank Looks to Acquire 1st Property
The Kankakee County Land Bank Authority could begin moving tax delinquent and abandoned properties back into productive use in Kankakee County, Illinois.
3 Jan 2023
3 New Cassel Zombie Homes to be Given New Life Thanks to State Grant
The town of North Hempstead, NY has received more than $1 million in state grants to help turn abandoned houses into homes for first-time home buyers in New Cassel.
29 Dec 2022
How Hartford Land Bank Helps City Residents Turn Blighted Properties into Homeownership Opportunities
The Hartford Land Bank is working with Hartford-based developers to invest in blighted properties in the city, with the hope of driving better living conditions and potential for homeownership in the tenant-dominated city.
17 Dec 2022
Following NY Zombie Home Law, Fewer Abandoned, Unsightly Homes on Staten Island
Since a 2016 state law was enacted to help reduce the zombie property epidemic across New York, there are 311 fewer abandoned properties on Staten Island.
13 Dec 2022
$1 Million in ARPA Funds to Build Affordable Housing in Clark County
Over the next 3 years, Clark County will build approximately 12 affordable homes on land owned by the Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation, also known as the Land Bank.
9 Dec 2022
Toledo, Land Bank Awarded $9.8 Million to Demolish Blighted Properties
Toledo and the Lucas County Land Bank have been awarded $9.8 million to demolish vacant homes affecting the city with blight.
6 Dec 2022
Fannie Mae Introduces Enhancements to Help Expand Homeownership Opportunities for Underserved Borrowers
Fannie Mae announced enhancements to its automated underwriting system designed to expand eligibility to homebuyers who do not have a credit score.
6 Dec 2022