Archives For: vacant property
NMSA Sets Sights on Solving Vacant and Abandoned Property Issues
DS News published an article discussing the appointment of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Asset Management Senior Vice President of Property Preservation Jim Taylor to the National Mortgage Servicing Association (NMSA).
14 Jun 2017
Cleveland Mapping Charts Impact of Blight
Next City published an article highlighting a recent report from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), titled Exploring the relationship Between Vacant and Distressed Properties and Community Health and Safety.
7 Jun 2017
Oklahoma Bill Allows Abandoned Property Registration
OK HB 1381 was signed into law by Governor Mary Fallin on April 24, 2017. The bill provides an exception to the prohibition that prevents municipalities from registering real property.
24 Apr 2017
VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an announcement containing a VALERI Fee Cost Schedule update. The update reflects a new Ohio state law that bans the use of plywood for securing vacant and abandoned properties in expedited foreclosures.
17 Apr 2017
The Cost of Fighting Community Blight
DS News released an article outlining a white paper commissioned by Community Blight Solutions that explores the impact vacant and abandoned properties have on their communities.
16 Jan 2017
The Shift in Pre-Foreclosure Property Management
DS News published an article discussing a recent action by Fannie Mae allowing all vacant Fannie Mae-owned properties to use an alternative to plywood for securization. The article features comments from Safeguard Properties Founder and Chairman Robert Klein and CEO Alan Jaffa.
30 Nov 2016
Fighting Fire in Louisville, the Hackathon Way
CNET released a report discussing a Louisville, KY pilot program that aims to fight and prevent vacant property fires.
26 Oct 2016
S&P: State Regulations Squeeze Mortgage Servicing Profits
HousingWire published an article highlighting a recent report from S&P Global.
19 Aug 2016
Increased Metal Theft Risk at Vacant Properties Can Cause Costly Repairs
Claims Journal published an article discussing a rise in metal theft, which occurs primarily at vacant properties and could potentially cost owners thousands of dollars to replace and repair.
3 Aug 2016
Irondequoit Must Turn Over “Zombie” Home Records, Judge Rules
The Democrat & Chronicle released an article discussing a New York State Supreme Court ruling involving a Freedom of Information Law request made by the publication in regard to the town of Irondequoit’s vacant home records.
22 Jul 2016