More help for local residents struggling to keep their homes is available in upcoming workshops sponsored by several non-profit and governmental partners.
FREE Foreclosure Prevention Workshops
at Hennepin County Libraries:
At these informal sessions, homeowners and renters, can learn about the foreclosure process, what kinds of helps and assistance are available in both in Minnesota and nationally, and even meet with non-profit housing counselors (foreclosure prevention specialists), representatives from Hennepin County Taxpayer Services, and, in some sessions, attorneys specializing in real estate services. In addition, attendees will be able to set up an appointment for a more personalized, in-depth discussion at a later time.
These workshops are a partnership of several organizations including the MN Home Ownership Center, PRG Inc., Hennepin County, Hennepin County Taxpayer Services, Hennepin County Library, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and others.
Upcoming workshops:
To view these, and other events the Center has scheduled, click here.
Just a short post to remind everyone about the upcoming events that the Center is either hosting or will be present at:For Professionals:- Foreclosure Prevention Information Training for professionals working in Minnesota's SE Asian Communities. Last day to register! More info, click here.
- Emerging Markets Homeownership Initiative Third Annual Summit and Entry Cost Assistance Matrix Training. Space is limited! More info, click here.
For Homebuyers:
- Before you buy... Think HomeStretch! Homebuyer education and counseling that covers, start to finish, EVERYTHING that's involved in becoming a homeowner. Understand your rights and responsibilities throughout the entire process. More info, click here.
- Thinking of buying in Minneapolis? Join us at the City's Housing fair(s) - TWO DATES - 10/20 and 10/21. More info here.
For Homeowners:
- Stuggling with payments? You don't have to wait for an event... you can contact a FREE, non-profit Foreclosure Specialist today. Click here.
- Like to learn more about foreclosure in Minnesota - and the help and assistance that is available to Minnesota residents? Learn more at a confidential workshop at your local library. Additional information here.
- Live in Minneapolis? You can also visit the one of the City's two housing fairs (Tuesday October 20 and Wednesday, October 21) to learn more. More info here.
On Tuesday, September 14th, Fox-9 News at 10:00 highlighted the upcoming series of Foreclosure Information Workshops that the Center is hosting in partnership with Hennepin County, Hennepin County Libraries, and several other community based organizations.You can view the Fox-9 report here.At these workshop, homeowners and renters, can learn about the foreclosure process, what kinds of helps and assistance are available in Minnesota and nationally, including information on the "Making Home Affordable" program and meet with a non-profit Foreclosure Specialist, representatives from Hennepin County Taxpayer Services, and attorneys specializing in Renter Advocacy. In addition, attendees will be able to set up an appointment for a more personalized, in-depth discussion at a later time.For a flyer on upcoming workshops, click here.To view these, and other events the Center has scheduled, for both homeowners and professionals, click here.COMING SOON: The Center is also conducting similiar workshops in partnership with the City of St. Paul, the St. Paul Mayor's office and St. Paul Public Libraries. Information will be available soon on our homeowner events page, here.
In the fall of 2008, the Minnesota Home Ownership Center worked with the Department of Public Affairs for Hennepin County and the Hennepin County Library system to produce a video of the information that is shared at our Library Workshops. The Center was just informed that over 1,000 households have viewed the videos, available in both English and Spanish since the videos were posted online in the fall!If you'd like to view the video in English: Click Here.If you'd like to view the video in Spanish: Click Here.If you'd like additional information about the workshops held in the Hennepin County Libraries: Click Here.
