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Deborah Benton
    02/03/09 at 10:25 AM
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I've been a Realtor for 14 years on the Gulf Coast in Alabama.  With the downturn in sales in our area following Hurricane Katrina - I eventually lost my dream home to foreclosure last year.  Because of my experiences, I created a website to help others avoid or cope with the same financial distress.  I have a "Need Help Page" w/some national assistance information, but concentrate on my local counties of Baldwin and Mobile.  My goal is to have a similar "Need Help Page" for every county in the U.S.  I am looking for Realtors across the country to be the link for their county and supply the same assistance info - local credit counselors supplied by the government, low cost medical care, mental health care, food banks, Church Dinners, thrift stores, pet foster care/adoptions and much more.  We are also planning a "Free Foreclosure Assistance Day" w/volunteers of Attorneys, Accountants, Real Estate Agents, Clergy and more - to give one day to explain the process of foreclosure, bankruptcy and short sale, answer questions and try to give help and solace.  I need ideas on how to get the word out about our website and our planned "Free" day.  (No Advertising Money!) Help!

Jennifer Hyland
    02/25/09 at 01:23 PM
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Palm Beach County responding! (Need Help Page / RealEstateAgentsArePeople2) ....
My name is Jennifer Hyland and I'm a Realtor in the Palm Beaches (FL).   We've had our share of disasters here -natural and Madoff made - in the past years.
I'll begin gathering a list and links for the resources that are available.   Great idea Deborah Benton
I can post them on my site, http://www.JenniferandPatti.com and maybe have our local paper add a similar link.
Here's to helping our neighbors and friends!
Cheers,
Jennifer Hyland

Deborah Benton
    02/27/09 at 10:41 PM
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First, I apologize for the delay in answering your posted message.  It took me a few days to realize where the message came from!  I'm getting slammed with emails since the local news station did a story on my website: http://www.RealEstateAgentsArePeople2.com. Let's talk - share ideas - help each other.
My website sponsored "Free Homeowners' Financial Crisis Day" is scheduled for Saturday, March 14th @the Foley, Alabama Civic Center.  The City Council felt the need was so great when I presented my event idea that they donated the Civic Center.  I have 3 local Attorneys, an Accountant, Credit Counselors and more donating their time to help the distressed homeowners understand the process of/and their rights when facing foreclosure, bankruptcy and short sale, along with the TAX ramifications.  We will have a question and answer period after each subject.  The Alabama Governor's office has helped me gather State and Federal Assistance Programs participation - they are sending reps and information - many people have NEVER needed assistance and have no idea where to go.  We are also lining up local colleges and tech. schools to bring information on re-education and School Grants.  I hope to have a government official appear to explain how the Stimulus Package may help the homeowners. Local merchants are donating food for the event and gifts for door prizes - like gift cards for groceries, etc.  My goal is to have the Crisis Day spread across the state and then the country.  I want the attendees to leave with information, help and  HOPE!
Call me @251-747-2636
Deborah Benton, Realtor
President, Timeless, LLC
http://www.RealEstateAgentsArePeople2.com
Information is Power - And Hope!

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