Letter to Congressman details frustration with foreclosures in The Villages
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A letter to the Congressman who represents The Villages has detailed longstanding frustration with houses in foreclosure in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.
Community Development District 3 Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Ray is sending the letter to Congressman Daniel Webster, a Republican who represents the bulk of The Villages.
“Our District has observed multiple instances in which homes subject to federal foreclosure, particularly those involving the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), remain in limbo for years before the process is completed. During this time, the properties often sit vacant, deteriorate and create significant challenges for surrounding residents and for local government entities responsible for maintaining community standards,” Ray wrote.
“While we understand that federal foreclosure procedures must follow statutory requirements, the practical effect is that local governments are left to manage the consequ…