Housing Counseling
NHS Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Neighorhood Housing Services of Chicago is offering free, two-hour foreclosure prevention workshops intended to empower you to create an action plan, avoid scams, and discuss all options available to you.
If you have any questions, please call the Foreclosure Prevention Hotline at 773-329-4185, or email '+'//foreclosureprevention@'+'nhschicago.'+'org'+'');
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NHS Foreclosure Prevention Workshop (en Español)
Neighorhood Housing Services of Chicago is offering free, two-hour foreclosure prevention workshops intended to empower you to create an action plan, avoid scams, and discuss all options available to you.
If you have any questions, please call the Foreclosure Prevention Hotline at 773-329-4185, or email '+'//foreclosureprevention@'+'nhschicago.'+'org'+'');
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NHS Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Neighorhood Housing Services of Chicago is offering free, two-hour foreclosure prevention workshops intended to empower you to create an action plan, avoid scams, and discuss all options available to you.
If you have any questions, please call the Foreclosure Prevention Hotline at 773-329-4185, or email '+'//foreclosureprevention@'+'nhschicago.'+'org'+'');
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NHS Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Neighorhood Housing Services of Chicago is offering free, two-hour foreclosure prevention workshops intended to empower you to create an action plan, avoid scams, and discuss all options available to you.
If you have any questions, please call the Foreclosure Prevention Hotline at 773-329-4185, or email '+'//foreclosureprevention@'+'nhschicago.'+'org'+'');
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Foreclosure policy conference highlights diverse approaches to crisis
A conference entitled “Mortgage Foreclosure Policy: Past, Present, and Future” brought together leading practitioners and scholars of the foreclosure crisis at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to highlight national and local efforts to combat foreclosures, engage in critical discussion of the causes of and solutions to the crisis, and develop plans to avoid future foreclosure crises.
Consumers and the Economy Free Workshop
Sponsored by City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
Fraud and deceptive practices become prevalent during the tough economy. With people losing their jobs and their homes, financial stability is the greatest concern for consumers and the public at large.
Get advice, resources, and information on:
Mortgage foreclosure
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Local groups try hands-on approach to reach troubled homeowners
There’s no hiding from home foreclosure. Ignore it, and it will not go away.
So when Bank of America reported that, in certain neighborhoods, only 10 percent of homeowners respond to notices that their mortgage payments are 60 days overdue, a very basic strategy suggested itself.
Cook County Approves $3.5 Million for Foreclosure Mediation
On November 19th, 2009, The Cook County Board passed a $3.5 million budget amendment that funds outreach and a court mediation program for foreclosure victims. The court mediation program is based on a successful Foreclosure Mediation Program in Philadelphia. It is now possible for any defendant or plaintiff in a foreclosure case to request mediation.
Free Community Home Assistance Workshop
Struggling with mortgage payments and loan modification?
Conference Will Include:
-Loan Modification Assistance
-Home Transition Counseling
-Home Buyer Counseling
-Renter Stability Counseling
-Sign up here for a membership with World Vision - “The Storehouse” for free housing repair materials & supplies
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How Not to Lose Your House Party
Vocalo.org is throwing "How not to lose your House Party" featuring WBEZ guests and experts. Get practical advice and discuss issues behind Mortgage and Real Estate from folks who are in the field. Enjoy food, drinks, and cap it off with music by DJ West and DJ Pleazy. The House Party is going down in a beautiful, historic mansion in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Sunday, November 22 (3619 S. King Drive). Doors open at 5:30, conversation starts at 6pm. Your ticket in is a canned good to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. RSVP is required. Read more »