Helpful resources and upcoming events

FREE FORECLOSURE WORKSHOP - MONDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2009 at GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL

The Foreclosure Task Force is sponsoring a pro bono foreclosure workshop event on November 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Gulf Coast High School Auditorium.

Do you have questions about foreclosure that you need answered? The Workshop will feature a panel of pro bono attorneys who will be there to assist you. You can also meet with free HUD certified credit and foreclosure intervention counselors, REALTORS who can discuss how to market a property in short sale, and a host of other professionals and agencies to guide you to resources and the assistance that is available locally to those at-risk of foreclosure. Tenants facing eviction due to foreclosure can also find answers, as well as those associated with Homeowners Associations - and much, much more.

Matrix of Resources - download a free brochure listing local resources available to those facing foreclosure in Collier County

9 Numbers you need to know:
1. Legal Aid Service of Collier County - (239) 775-4555. Non-profit providing free legal services to qualifying low-income individuals and households.
2. Collier County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service - (239) 252-8138. Find a local attorney to assist you.
3. Housing Development Corporation of SW Florida, Inc. - (239) 434-2397. Non-profit agency providing free foreclosure intervention counseling.
4. Florida Attorneys Saving Homes ('FLASH') pro bono program - toll free at (866) 607-2187. See below for more information.
5. HOPE NOW - Voluntary coalition of lenders and servicers across the country. Call toll free - (888) 995- 4673.
6. Countrywide - (800) 669-6607. If you are a Countrywide borrower, call to see if the recent settlement between the Florida Attorney General's Office and Countrywide renders you eligible for new options or opportunities to save your home.
7. Florida Attorney General's consumer hotline - (866) 966-7226. Call to report suspected mortgage fraud.
8. Collier County Code Enforcement - (239) 252-2440. Call to report a property with suspected code violations. You can do this anonymously. Keep neighborhoods safe and attractive!
9. Collier County Sheriff's Office - (239) 775-TIPS. Call this number to join the Community Safety Team initiative. You can also anonymously report any suspicious activity on abandoned or otherwise vacant properties. Help fight crime!


The new statewide 'FLASH' hotline - for those in pre-foreclosure status looking for pro bono legal assistance. A pro bono attorney may be able to negotiate with your lender in an effort to avoid foreclosure and allow you to remain in your home. See the below blog post dated July 30, 2008. The toll-free Hotline number is (866) 607-2187. The Tampa Tribune recently published an article on the 'FLASH' program . You must call between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This program prioritizes those seeking to save owner-occupied 'homesteaded' property, for folks who are currently 'economically disadvantaged.' Contact the program for further details.


Thursday, October 2, 2008

Frequently asked questions about the Housing bill in effect October 1st

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) website has a comprehensive FAQ section about the new housing bill in effect starting October 1st which involves the 'Hope for Homeowners' provision. The website also includes step by step overview of how the program works .
The HUD wesbite is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the program. There are features including links to forms, sections for borrowers, lenders, credit/foreclosure counselors, and examples concerning the concept of 'shared appreciation.'
Posted by Collier County Foreclosure Task Force at 10:46 AM
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