Real estate professionals host prevention seminar to fight foreclosure in Corona, CA

Seminar will educate homeowners on how to avoid foreclosure

The Inland Gateway Association of REALTORSÒ, (TIGAR), in conjunction with Department of Housing and Urban Development, (HUD), the County of Riverside , and the Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire , will host a special Inland Empire Foreclosure Prevention Event. The seminar is a no-cost event. Homeowners will learn the extent of their rights, how to avoid foreclosure frauds and scams and be empowered to make educated decisions to avoid foreclosure. Homeowners will also have the opportunity to confidentially discuss their housing situation with trained and licensed credit counselors.

With falling house prices and continuing signs of rising foreclosure rates looming over the housing market in Riverside County , many concerned homeowners don't know where to turn for answers. Local REALTORSÒ and other housing marketing professionals are taking the initiative to bring relevant and useful information to homeowners who have questions about the foreclosure market and how it affects them.

"Foreclosures hurt us all," said Diane West, foreclosure event coordinator and senior real estate specialist at Re/Max All Stars in Corona . "Homeowners suffer; neighbors suffer and the economy suffers. As professionals in the real estate industry, we have a social obligation to keep people in their homes if possible. This event can help change the direction of the foreclosure tide."

Event Location:

Crossroads Christian Church
2331 Kellogg Ave.
Corona, CA 92881

Event Date / Time:

Saturday, April 26, 2008
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

West urges interested homeowners to RSVP quickly because seating is limited. To RSVP, please call (951) 735-8928 and leave your name, contact information and number of attendees. Interested parties can also email their RSVPs to foreclosureprevention@cnar.org. Daycare will not be provided during the event.

About The Inland Gateway Association of Realtors (TIGAR):

TIGAR’s mission is to maintain high standards of operational excellence while empowering its members to pursue ethical and long-term real estate professions. TIGAR is actively involved in community services, and encourages legislative advocacy at every level pursuant to the rights of property ownership.

About the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD will embrace high standards of ethics, management and accountability and forge new partnerships, particularly with faith-based and community organizations that leverage resources and improve HUD's ability to be effective on the community level.

About Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE):

NHSIE is an affiliate of NeighborWorks® America which was established by Congress in 1978 to increase the capacity of local community-based housing organizations. NHSIE revitalizes communities, particularly by expanding and improving housing opportunities.