Morning Roundup (11/8/2021)– Rocket Beats Expectations In Q3, Zelman Calls Housing Shortage “Grossly Exaggerated”

Morning Roundup (11/8/2021)– Rocket Beats Expectations In Q3, Zelman Calls Housing Shortage “Grossly Exaggerated”

Good Morning! Today is Monday, November 8. A federal appeals court in Louisianna temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate. Foreign travelers may now enter the US with proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test. A “concert surge” in Houston left eight dead and prompted a criminal investigation. And in mortgage and housing news… Rocket…

The Eviction Moratorium Ended. Where Is the ‘Eviction Tsunami?’
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The Eviction Moratorium Ended. Where Is the ‘Eviction Tsunami?’

As the end of the federal government’s eviction moratorium approached this summer, housing activists warned a “tsunami” of evictions and homelessness would follow. The country is on the cusp of a “tsunami of evictions,” John Parvensky of the nonprofit organization Colorado Coalition for the Homeless told NBC News. “We will likely see more people unable…

Rent.com Releases Eviction Information Tracker

Rent.com Releases Eviction Information Tracker

In an effort to better represent the housing crisis as it affects renters and homeowners across America, Rent.com has created an interactive tracking dashboard for eviction and foreclosure information in the U.S. The pandemic has exacerbated financial pressure and housing security for millions of Americans, a problem that has come to a head since the…

Evictions Could Lead To Homes For Sale, Squeezing Rental Market
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Evictions Could Lead To Homes For Sale, Squeezing Rental Market

A wave of evictions could mean more options for homebuyers, but fewer rental properties on the market. Today, the Supreme Court lifted the Biden administration’s eviction moratorium, declaring that it is almost certain the Centers for Disease Control exceeded their authority by imposing it.  The ruling exposes millions of Americans who are late on their…

Morning Roundup (8/27/21) – Eviction Moratorium Lifted, Bitcoin Play Raises Concerns

Morning Roundup (8/27/21) – Eviction Moratorium Lifted, Bitcoin Play Raises Concerns

Good Morning! Today is Friday, Aug. 27. A terrorist attack at the Kabul airport killed 13 U.S. service members and at least 90 Afghans. President Biden said airlift efforts would continue despite the attack. Capitol Police officers sued former President Trump, along with groups like the Proud Boys, over the January 6 riot, saying they incited…

Supreme Court Ends Biden’s Eviction Moratorium

Supreme Court Ends Biden’s Eviction Moratorium

In an unsigned opinion released Thursday, the Supreme Court lifted the Biden administration’s latest moratorium on evictions, declaring that it is almost certain the Centers for Disease Control exceeded their authority by imposting it. The conservative majority sided with the Alabama Association of Realtors who argued that imposing such a moratorium requires congressional action, which…

Federal Judge Tosses CDC Eviction Ban

Federal Judge Tosses CDC Eviction Ban

A federal court on Wednesday tossed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ban on evicting tenants who do not pay their rent during the Covid-19 pandemic, saying the health agency lacks the authority to issue such a moratorium. The U.S. Department of Justice announced it would appeal the decision. In a suit filed by…

Feds Remind Landlords Of Eviction Ban

Feds Remind Landlords Of Eviction Ban

By Jim Perskie The federal government on Monday sent letters to the nation’s largest apartment landlords warning them to honor federal rules preventing renters from being evicted for non-payment of rent during the pandemic. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission reminded landlords that the temporary moratorium on evictions is in place through…

CFPB: Evictions Could ‘Literally Be A Death Sentence’

CFPB: Evictions Could ‘Literally Be A Death Sentence’

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Monday moved to beef up the federal eviction moratorium by requiring debt collectors to provide written notice to renters of their rights – and bars debt collectors from misrepresenting tenants’ protection from eviction. The Centers for Disease Control issued the eviction moratorium in an effort to reduce the spread…

Eviction Bans Challenging Renters, Landlords

Eviction Bans Challenging Renters, Landlords

By Elise Daniel Last year was the year without evictions and 2021 may be shaping up similarly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently extended their eviction moratorium, which bans landlords from kicking out tenants who fail to make rent payments.  The ban is creating a situation that will present short term problems for landlords and have long-term impacts on…

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