ATTENTION:If you have received an email with the subject line “GLVAR Fees” please be advised it is not from the association or authorized by GLVAR.The email is unrelated to your GLVAR membership dues invoice, which is due January 1, 2009.
If you feel like you may be in danger of facing foreclosure and need immediate help, call 888-995-HOPE or visit www.995hope.org. Homeowner's HOPE™, a counseling service provided by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation, can work with you to find a solution.
How to Avoid Foreclosures and Keep Your Home(PDF: 1.7Mb) You're not alone if you're having trouble paying your mortgage. The housing boom led to a record homeownership rate of nearly 70 percent, but some home owners now face problems making their mortgage payments and can't refinance their loans. This brochure will help you understand your options and give you tips on how to avoid losing your home--regardless of what kind of mortgage you have. Text-only version available (PDF: 71Kb)
NeighborWorks® America: Find a NeighborWorks® counseling organization in your community Under a partnership with NeighborWorks® America, NAR is a founding sponsor of the NeighborWorks® Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling (NCHEC). NCHEC's mission is to work with industry partners to train, certify, and support home buyer educators and housing counselors nationwide.
ALERT! Do Not Call List. If you are calling sellers from expired listings, be aware of the Do Not Call restrictions-checking the list before calling a seller could save you a serious fine from the Federal Trade Commission. Information is available at www.donotcall.gov.
The GLVAR Technology Hotline is now available for your use. Call 869-HELP (4357) with any question you have regarding software, browsers, hardware, email, Palm Pilot, or any other general computer question you may have and receive an answer immediately.
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