As leadership of the Legal League 100 passes to a new Chair in the form of Roy Diaz, he and departing chair Neil Sherman discuss past accomplishments and future goals of the association with DS News. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News, out now.

Stockton, California—once a hub of foreclosure activity still struggling economically—is attempting to help fight local poverty and housing insecurity with a bold experiment involving Universal Basic Income.

Chicago has become the latest metro to make a concerted effort to combat abandoned zombie homes. Click through to learn how Chi-Town is cracking down.

A recent settlement in a Michigan court case provides new options for homeowners facing tax foreclosures. Click through to read the details.

Property Assessed Clean Energy financing has so far allowed more than 220,000 homeowners to make “green” improvements to their properties. A new report takes a closer look at whether PACE could impact increased chances of tax foreclosures.

From new appointments and research to new technology and rule changes, get the latest buzz on the industry in this weekly update.

A four-state collaborative of nonprofits has released a new report examining how state systems of debt collection, fines, and fees can create ‘downward spirals’ for low-income communities. Click through to read the full report.

A recent webinar took a deep dive into re-performing residential loan valuations, with insights from three subject-matter experts. Click through to view a full recording of the presentation.

On Thursday, July 5, at 2 p.m. ET, the Fed will release the minutes covering the most recent meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, which convened last month on June 13. Here's what else is happening in The Week Ahead.

United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson recently appeared at the Bipartisan Policy Center to discuss initiatives tied to health and housing. Watch the full 45-minute video here.