It's alarming that statistics show that foreclosures have been going up dramatically in recent months. This makes it more important than ever that people facing foreclosure or eviction after foreclosure seek help immediately. Don't let any sense of shame keep you from calling.
Virginia Pratt from ESAC discusses how the loan modification process works. ESAC is a non-profit dedicated to helping homeowners navigate the federal Making Home Affordable (Obama HAMP plan). The HAMP program can help some people but success rates vary widely from servicer to servicer. Again, that stresses the need for the help of a loan modification counselor. You can reach ESAC at 617-524-2555 or at their website at http://www.esacboston.org
Steve Meacham from City Life/Vida Urbana discusses how to fight the eviction after foreclosure. This affects both homeowners and tenants in foreclosed buildings. It's also possible by fighting the eviction to get your home back at the real current value, a principal reduction in effect. City Life can be reached at 617-524-3541 or at their website, http://www.clvu.org, or at any of their weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 284 Amory St. at 6:15. Over 100 people come every week to become part of the movement.