Category Archives: Florida Foreclosure Information

Information about Florida statues pertaining to foreclosure laws and changes to foreclosure laws

Obama proposes winding down Fannie, Freddie and more

(Reuters) – The Obama administration will propose a wind-down of government-controlled mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, according to documents obtained by Reuters.
The White House proposed three long-term options to reduce the government’s role in the housing market and took several shorter term steps aimed at raising the cost of government-backed mortgages.
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What to do if You are served with Foreclosure Notice

[ January 29, 2011; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. ] Open to the Public: Free

Saturday: January 29, 2011
At 10:00 am

Alafaya Library
12000 E. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32826

The Helpful Hands Foundation, Inc. a 501c3 nonprofit organization

Community Outreach: What to do if You are served with Foreclosure Notice.
The event is being held to advocate and educate families who may be losing their homes to foreclosure.

Since [...]

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FTC on the attack against relief scams

WASHINGTON – Dec. 7, 2010 – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced new rules in November that prevent mortgage foreclosure rescue firms and loan modification services – a group that can include Realtors – from collecting fees until homeowners have a written offer from their lenders that’s acceptable.
“Peddlers of so-called mortgage relief services have taken [...]

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ACLU Seeks Public Records to Determine Constitutionality of Foreclosure Proceedings in Florida

Lack Of Due Process Protections Would Disproportionately Impact Homeowners Of Color
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 19, 2010
CONTACTS: Will Matthews, ACLU, (212) 549-2582 or 2666; media@aclu.org; or Brandon Hensler, ACLU of Florida, (786) 363-2722 or media@aclufl.org
NEW YORK and MIAMI – The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Florida today filed public records requests with judicial officials [...]

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Foreclosure Court Process Workshop

[ September 15, 2010; 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. ] HOUSING COUNSELING

Problem Paying you Mortgage?
Is the struggle stressing you out?

Come and Find out information that could be valuable for you!!

Knowledge is Power – Help yourself…

Buena Ventura Lake Library
405 Buenaventura Boulevard
Kissimmee, Fl 34743

September 15, 2010
6:30 pm — 8:00 pm

Contact: Erika Echevestre, Regional Director
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Stop Foreclosure – Free Workshop: Kissimmee Florida

[ July 27, 2010; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. ] Tuesday, July 27, 2010

FREE WORKSHOP

Location: Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library
405 Buenaventura Boulevard
Kissimmee, FL 34743

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Contact: Erika Echevestre, Regional Director
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Behind on your mortgage? Stop Foreclosure!

[ July 21, 2010; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. ] Wednesday, July 21, 2010

FREE WORKSHOP

Location: Poinciana Branch Library
101 North Doverplum Avenue
Kissimmee, FL 34758

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Contact: Erika Echevestre, Regional Director
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