A new study from UC Berkeley shows how badly California has been financially impacted by COVID-19, with an extra burden impacting minorities. The post Golden State Minority Homeowners, Renters Feeling Extra Financial Strain appeared first on DSNews.
Read More »California AG to Servicers: Do Not Exploit Struggling Homeowners
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sent a letter to 33 mortgage servicing entities warning them that his office is monitoring their activities in regard to the state’s Homeowner Bill of Rights. He warned he will not hesitate to enact investigative and enforcement actions if they fail to “commit adequate resources to meet their legal obligations … The post California AG …
Read More »California AG to Servicers: Remember Duty to Struggling Homeowners
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sent a letter to 33 mortgage servicing entities warning them that his office is monitoring their activities in regard to the state’s Homeowner Bill of Rights. He warned he will not hesitate to enact investigative and enforcement actions if they fail to “commit adequate resources to meet their legal obligations … The post California AG …
Read More »COVID-19 Causing Economic Hardship in California
A study found more than 3 million renters have more than 30% of their income go toward. How many pay more than 50%? The post COVID-19 Causing Economic Hardship in California appeared first on DSNews.
Read More »Oakland Prohibits Questions About Criminal History on Rental Applications
The Bay Area city is the first in California to adopt such an ordinance. Click through to read more of the order. The post Oakland Prohibits Questions About Criminal History on Rental Applications appeared first on DSNews.
Read More »FEMA Funding $2M Wildfire Mitigation Program in California
With mortgage delinquencies slow to recover following disaster, FEMA and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is attempting to prevent disaster before it happens. The post FEMA Funding $2M Wildfire Mitigation Program in California appeared first on DSNews.
Read More »Addressing Vacant Homes in LA
How effective would a vacancy tax be in combatting homelessness and blight in the City of Angels? The post Addressing Vacant Homes in LA appeared first on DSNews.
Read More »California Unveils State Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new bureau will overhaul the existing Department of Business Oversight and rename it the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. The post California Unveils State Consumer Financial Protection Bureau appeared first on DSNews.
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