A.G. Schneiderman Announces Additional $20 Million In Funding For Homeowner Protection Program

November 22, 2017 – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced an additional $ 20 million in funding for the fifth year of his Homeowner Protection Program , which connects homeowners to free, qualified mortgage-assistance relief services across New York. This new $ 20 million in funding brings Attorney General Schneiderman's total investment in HOPP […]

A.G. Schneiderman Announces New Program To Address And Transform Problem Homes And Buildings

Cities For Responsible Investment And Strategic Enforcement Will Equip Up To 40 Municipalities Across New York State With Innovative Technology Platform Aimed At Revitalizing Neighborhoods. Albany, NY – April 11, 2017 – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a new program, which will constitute an investment of up to $ 20 million over two […]

A.G. Schneiderman Announces nearly $13 Million in Awards for Cities to Combat Vacant and Zombie Homes

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 […]

A.G. Schneiderman Announces Nearly $13 Million in Awards for Cities to Combat Vacant and Zombie Homes

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

AG Schneiderman: Innovative partnership to protect NYers from foreclosure rescue scams

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, New York News Publishers Association, New York Press Association and the New York State Broadcasters Association announced a joint initiative to crack down on rampant and unlawful advertising of foreclosure rescue scams. Scammers target vulnerable homeowners who are typically in midst of the foreclosure process and are seeking help with […]