City News

FHA Free Assumability Clause and Loan Denials

February 20, 2017 Liz Recchia

FHA loan denials in retirement communities and some other communities are on the rise. Buyers, sellers, homeowners attempting FHA re-finances or FHA reverse mortgages are affected. In December 2016, I wrote a blog post addressing […]

Regulatory Updates

FHA Suspends MIP Reduction

January 20, 2017 Liz Recchia

Earlier this month FHA announced they would be reducing the annual MIP (Mortgage Insurance Premium) on loans closing on or after January 27, 2017. Today, FHA issued a Mortgagee Letter suspending that MIP reduction.

Regulatory Updates

Confirmation Hearing for Ben Carson

January 13, 2017 Liz Recchia

Today the Senate Banking and Urban Affairs Committee held its hearing on the appointment of Ben Carson as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). C-Span cameras were on hand. @cspan @SenateBanking @BankingGOP

City of Tolleson Mural
City News

Tolleson City Plan 2024

January 9, 2017 Liz Recchia

What will Tolleson look like in 2024? Read the City General Plan. Do you or your client need to see a land use map? Here it is. Looking for a copy of the Land Use […]

WeMAR Sign Ordinance White Paper
Regulatory Updates

WeMAR Sign Ordinance White Paper

January 6, 2017 Liz Recchia

WeMAR has written a White Paper with our understanding of the elements of a proper sign ordinance to meet the demands of The Supreme Court decision from July 2015. All cities are working on these […]

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