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M&T Bank Commits $1.2 Million to Community Revitalization Programs in Pennsylvania
M&T Bank will provide more than $1.2 million to 42 initiatives aimed at servicing distressed communities or low-income neighborhoods in Pennsylvania.
22 Nov 2022
The Nation’s Vacant Homes Present an Opportunity – and a Problem
As construction costs for new homes and interest rates continue to soar, vacant housing is drawing more attention as a shortcut to getting more units on the market.
22 Nov 2022
Wake County Board Approves $35 Million for Affordable Housing
The Wake County, NC board unanimously voted to appropriate $35 million from the county’s existing American Rescue Act Plan to address housing instability.
21 Nov 2022
Intend Indiana Unveil New Homes as Part of HomePower Initiative
Intend Indiana is trying to bring new life to Martindale-Brightwood neighborhoods through its affordable housing HomePower initiative.
17 Nov 2022
$1 Million in Federal Relief to Fund Clark County Affordable Housing
An affordable housing project geared toward first-time homebuyers in Clark County is getting a kickstart from the American Rescue Plan Act funding.
14 Nov 2022
Law Students Help Fight Against Blight in Memphis Neighborhoods
The University of Memphis School of Law has filed 25 new lawsuits aimed at holding owners of vacant and neglected properties accountable their condition.
9 Nov 2022
Newark Targets Derelict Property Owners with New Ordinance
A new law in Newark aims to tackle the problem of derelict properties by penalizing unreachable corporations and absentee lot owners.
21 Oct 2022
Lawmaker Says it’s Time for a Land Bank in St. Louis County
A St. Louis lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that will allow the county to create a land bank to better absorb and repurpose abandoned properties in neighborhoods.
17 Oct 2022
Freddie Mac Announces Underwriting Innovation to Help Lenders Qualify More Borrowers for a Mortgage
Freddie Mac will increase homeownership opportunities by identifying a history of positive monthly cash flow to a borrowers bank account with new tech added to its automated underwriting system LPASM.
17 Oct 2022
Proposed Bill Aimed to Fight Blight Paused after Concerns about Execution
Baltimore city leaders are working on a bill that would fine vacant property owners for every emergency at their property after the first in a year’s span.
11 Oct 2022