Detroiters would see increased job opportunities and fewer water shutoffs and home foreclosures under a series of bills to be introduced over the coming months in Detroit City Council. The so-called “People's Bills” designed to “create economic upward social mobility for Detroiters” were unveiled today in a news conference by Councilmember Mary Sheffield. Foreclosure News
Woodwynn executive direct Richard LeBlanc blames 'NIMBYism, political and bureaucratic hoops' for the program's inability to reach its potential in reducing homelessness and addiction. As foreclosure looms at a recovery farm for people with addictions and no place to live, supporters held a community meeting Tuesday to discuss ways to save or replace it. Foreclosure […]
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A new state law meant to combat the blight of “zombie” homes across New York lacks effective enforcement to hold banks accountable for actually maintaining the properties on Staten Island. The law requires banks and mortgage providers to maintain vacant and abandoned properties they have notes on or risk a $ 500 daily penalty — […]
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced grant awards totaling $ 12.6 million to help 76 cities, towns, and villages across the state address the problem of vacant properties and so-called “zombie homes” – vacant and abandoned homes that are not maintained during a prolonged foreclosure proceeding. . The grants were awarded under the Zombie Remediation […]
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced grant awards totaling $ 12.6 million to help 76 cities, towns, and villages across the state to address problem of zombie homes. Grant initiative made possible by Schneiderman's $ 3.2 billion settlement agreement with Morgan Stanley; adds momentum to “Abandoned Property Neighborhood Relief Act.” Foreclosure News
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors recently broke ground on its first new-construction Turnkey Renovation Home . The home, which will be built on a formerly bank-owned lot in Burnham Park, is the most recent example of an ongoing effort by the neighborhood organization to help the Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park neighborhoods rebound from […]
Unkept lawns, broken windows and empty homes. It's a sight for sore eyes that's been a growing problem in Watertown. Foreclosure News
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Thursday that 100 communities have been invited to apply for $ 13 million in grants to combat the growing problem of decaying houses left in limbo because the mortgage holders have fled and the banks haven't taken possession through foreclosure. There are at least 16,000 so-called “zombie” homes in New […]