July 18, 2017
Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), allocated two billion dollars to aid in the country’s homelessness. Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program funds this program for many displaced families and individuals. The goal with the … Continue reading
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July 17, 2017
Monday’s Adjudication Roundup
A Florida Court ruled that a resolution enacted by Palm Beach Gardens’ is unconstitutional. The Court determined the city’s resolution impeded on the Sears Roebuck and Co.’s right to contract. The Court also sanctioned opposing counsel. A judge in Illinois … Continue reading
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July 14, 2017
Friday’s Government Reports Roundup
Each year the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards a HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes. This award recognizes home programs in the nation that made “indoor environments healthier through the healthy homes program.” Healthy home programs in Colorado, … Continue reading
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July 13, 2017
Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup
Fannie Mae helped current homeowners by lowering their interest rates for its standard mortgage modifications. Instead of the 4.125% rate used earlier by Fannie Mae, they now offer a 4% mortgage modification interest rate. Earlier this year, Fannie Mae decided … Continue reading
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July 12, 2017
Wednesday’s Academic Roundup
The Collapse of Unlisted Mortgage Companies: A Regulatory Dilemma, Jain, Keneley, & Wines Housing Vouchers, Income Shocks, and Crime: Evidence from a Lottery, Carr & Koppa Price Signals and Uncertainty in Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Cypher, Price, Robinson, and Seiler … Continue reading
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July 11, 2017
Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup
California residents are one step closer to obtaining more affordable housing. California’s Senate passed a bill that can potentially provide approximately $250 million in affordable housing funding. To ensure this happens, a Senator from San Diego suggests adding a fee … Continue reading
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July 10, 2017
Monday’s Adjudication Roundup
The New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed their lower court decision affirming the dismissal of a negligence suit involving a Pennsylvania law firm. The lucky Pennsylvania law firm did not have the requisite contacts with the state of New Jersey for … Continue reading
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