The second annual National Property Preservation Conference was successful in opening the lines of communication between the servicers and investors. Because this conference took place shortly after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the southern coastal states, a great deal of dialogue took place on items such as disaster relief, moratoriums, loss draft inspections and other related topics.

WRITTEN SUMMARY Click here for an executive summary.

PHOTOS Click here to view a photo gallery.

VIDEO

Keynote Speaker: Laurie Maggiano 19:18
Introduction: Robert Klein 42:39
Guest Speaker: John Breaux 38:12
FEMA Representative: Mike Hirsch 17:24

Session I: General Disaster Issues
Moratorium 11:50
Loss Draft Inspections 17:13
Rebuilding Efforts and Proposals 3:52
Definition of Vacancy 17:07
Mold Remediation 16:32
Conveyance of Uninsured/Unrepaired/Demolished Properties 31:32

Session II: Investor Specific Disaster Concerns
HUD ML 2005-41 2:55
Inspections 1:41
Second Bids 0:36
Emergency Repairs 2:44
Photos 5:08
Hazard Claims 5:01

Session III: M&M Best Practices
Inaccurate Information 2:56
Timeliness of Bids 23:51
Roof Repairs 5:10
Mobile Home Conveyance 4:46
Winterizations 8:09
Code Enforcement 6:36
Over-allowable Requests 11:59
Hazard Insurance Claims 12:35
Extension Requests 17:00
Conveyance 6:13

Session IV: M&M & HUD Issues
Second Bids 19:16
HUD Offset Policy 8:56
Mold 5:51
Utility Transfers 3:46
M&M Contractors Entering Property Prior to Conveyance 5:32
GTR Approval Threshold 2:13
Requests for Extensions to Convey 7:11
Yard Maintenance 4:08
Administrative Remedy Report 7:40
Shrub Trimming 7:10
Marketable Condition 12:40

Session V: Servicer Best Practices
Bankruptcy Procedures 13:28
Pre-sale Securing Policy 32:39
Proper Documentation of Property Condition 11:04
Mobile/Manufactured Homes 20:04
City Code Enforcement 18:46
Hazard Insurance Claims 25:54