Borrowers on the brink of losing their homes or are in need of advice often face unhelpful lender reps, or worse yet, unscrupulous companies who take up-front fees, promise housing relief and ultimately deliver nothing.
So, where can frustrated homeowners in San Diego County turn for information that’s spot-on, frank, and best of all, free?
Contact the FHA certified appraisers at www.scappraisals.com for your property value questions.
The little-known answer is home counselors who are certified by HUD, the country’s housing agency. The typical clients who receive services approved by HUD — Housing and Urban Development — are low- to moderate-income homeowners who struggle to make their mortgage payments or want to buy their first homes.
But as the housing crisis drags on and more government aid becomes available, the share of higher-earning residents turning to counselors for help has risen, based on San Diego-area data and anecdotes from housing officials.
Read more at: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/apr/06/hud-counseling-agencies/
Disclaimer: for information and entertainment purposes only
