TEMPE, Ariz. - Don’t take your eyes off the road too long, but yes, Dunkin’ Donuts has a new look, and Tempe-based Sanctuary Builder is bringing it to the Valley. On April 22, 2009, the commercial builder began construction on its third Dunkin’ Donuts project, which will showcase the chain’s spruced up exterior, chic interior and retro-like motif.
“Dunkin’ Donuts is an excellent example of taking a brand and carrying it through from product to packaging to their store designs,” explained Karl Tunberg, co-founder and CEO of Sanctuary Builder. “Our ability to work hands-on from start to completion and execute quality construction on-time and on-budget, has allowed us to secure projects like the expansion of Dunkin’ Donuts and construction of other office and small business outlets.”
Arizona State Attorney General Terry Goddard talking about foreclosure and loan modification scam artists operating by cold calling homeowners. This video was taken at the May 13 meeting of the Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force all hands meeting. At that same meeting, the Arizona Foreclosure Information Workbook was announced and copies were distributed.
Consumers at risk of foreclosure are encouraged to do their homework before contacting lenders and servicers. The Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force has developed an easy to understand workbook to guide families through different options and scenarios in order to prepare for meeting with lenders or certified counselor at a HUD approved agency. The workbook is available free to consumers who are faced with foreclosure or who feel that may be at risk of missing a mortgage payment.
TV News report about the Arizona Foreclosure Task Force and the Foreclosure Prevention Hotline
"Arizona Foreclosure Task Force offers phone hotline to help"
Reported by: Jodie Heisner
A press release from the Attorney General's office was also issued regarding the brand new Arizona Foreclosure Information Workbook.
Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force Urges Consumers at Risk of Foreclosure to Be Prepared
Workbook developed to help consumers have discussion with lenders
Consumers at risk of foreclosure are encouraged to do their homework before contacting lenders and servicers. The Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force has developed an easy to understand workbook to guide families through different options and scenarios in order to prepare for meeting with lenders or certified counselor at a HUD approved agency. The workbook is available free to consumers who are faced with foreclosure or who feel that may be at risk of missing a mortgage payment.
Consumers can access, download and print the workbook from the following Web sites:
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www.arizonaforeclosuretaskforce.com
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www.azag.gov
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www.dbtaz.org
In addition to providing consumer information, the workbook also describes tactics used by many unscrupulous firms who scam families that are seeking assistance. “This workbook is an important resource for families who are looking at a foreclosure situation.” says Patricia Garcia Duarte, Chair of the Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force. “It is critical that consumers understand their situation, be educated, informed and prepared when meeting or talking with their lender.” said Duarte.
"Families struggling to avoid foreclosure are much more likely to stay in their homes if they act early and learn the full range of options available to them. This workbook will provides a free, one-stop resource to guide homeowners through the complicated process of modifying a loan, including communicating with your lender, avoiding fraud artists and finding trusted housing counselors," Attorney General Terry Goddard said. "By stopping the wave of foreclosures sweeping our state, Arizona's housing market can stabilize and the economy can get back on track. This workbook created by the Task Force is a great step toward this needed recovery."
The workbook has examples of letters that consumers can read and be prepared to draft for their own use, budget forms to help them document their income and assets, and even a telephone or contact log to help them keep track of discussions and correspondence in trying to resolve their mortgage predicament.
As national mortgage assistance programs come on-line lenders, servicers and counselors expect even more demands on an already strained system. Cheri Horbacz, Education Advocate for Don’t Borrow Trouble says, “It is more important than ever for consumers to maximize their interaction with lenders and counselors by having all their documents in order and to be familiar with the various options to foreclosure.” The workbook also directs consumers to a variety of national, state and local resources to obtain assistance.
The Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force was created in 2007 to reduce residential foreclosures in Arizona and the impact of foreclosure on families and communities. The Task Force includes representatives of banks, municipalities, trade associations, non-profits, and state/federal agencies.
For more information about the work of the Task Force or for information about the workbook, contact Patricia Garcia Duarte, Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force Chairwoman, at (602) 424-5340 or pgarciaduarte@nhsphoenix.org.
For more information from the Attorney General’s Office, contact Steve Wilson at (602) 542-8351 or steve.wilson@azag.gov.
Phoenix Resale Transactions Jump in February
MESA, Ariz. - February 2009 resale activity experienced an upsurge of 8,510 resale homes recorded sold, while there were 6,960 recorded sales in January and 4,675 sales for a year ago. However, foreclosure activity in February 2009 represented 51 percent (4,295 transactions), while there were 4,215 traditional market transactions.
Foreclosure transactions represent home owners losing their property to successful individual bidders or the lender of record. For February 2008, there were 1,985 sales in foreclosure or 42 percent on the month’s recordings.
For February 2009, foreclosure activity differed throughout the Valley such as 48 percent in Surprise, 51 percent in Glendale and 40 percent in Scottsdale. Even in response to hiatus and mortgage modification programs, foreclosure activity did not slow.
January 26, 2009 · By Bill Austin (Edit)
by Robert A. Gibbs
Hi everyone…
I wanted to let you know about the SEVRAR / BlueRoof360.com Technology Conference on the 27th of January 2009!
We’re holding it at the Mesa Convention Center Mesa Arizona in Building B and we have some FANTASTIC people lined up to speak!
Jack Peckham - Founder and CEO of the Real Estate Cyberspace Society (www.RECyber.com)
Greg Tracy - REALTOR and Founder of www.BlueRoof360.com
Joeann Fossland- GRI Technology Instructor and Business and Life Coach - www.Joeann.com
Chip Lambert- LinkedIn Master Instructor from www.IntegratedAlliances.com
Bill Austin- Social Media Guru & the 3rd most linked person in Phoenix on LinkedIn www.azhttp.com
Jay Thompson- Blogger Extraordinary - www.PhoenixRealEstateGuy.com
Chris McKeever- NAR Center for REALTOR Technology - http://www.realtor.org/technology
Jeff Raskin - Microsoft Expert - http://technologyforrealestate.net/
Kathy Lunak- AAR Transaction Management - http://www.aaronline.com/TM/
In addition, ARMLS will be doing training all day long on the following topics
Custom Views and Q & A
Business Cards, Flyers and Q & A
Personal Preferences and Q & A
Wireless flexmls and Q & A
If that was not enough you will get the opportunity for one on one time with experts in:
Blogging
Twitter
LinkedIn & Other Social Media
Search Engine Optimization
Tablet Computers
Technology Tools
Transaction Management
Also be sure to stop by and see our very own Arizona rep Candace Robinson at the Diverse Solutions booth. Diverse Solutions will be offering some training in conjunction with ARMLS. For those seeking an outstanding SEARCH MLS page to diversify your online presence and make a better search experience for your consumers be sure to stop by and see the great offer that DS has for you!
SEVRAR Members and Non-Members planning on attending the Keynote Address should Sign up with this form so you can order lunch (the address is over the lunch hour 12:00-1:00).
As always, SEVRAR Members who don’t feel they need lunch can sign up at www.SEVRAR.com
Our Keynote Address by Jack Peckham is over the Lunch Break so please DON’T FORGET TO ORDER A LUNCH when registering!
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Phoenix Arizona — Community Information & Referral’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Tax Assistance Hotline is available through April 15th This special Hotline, in cooperation with the IRS, provides information on locations where low and moderate income individuals and families can go to have their tax forms prepared free of charge. Volunteers at the sites are trained by the IRS and at certain locations, can file your taxes electronically, also free of charge. Call (602) 263-8856 or 1-(800) 352-3792 outside Maricopa County or visit our website at http://www.cir.org/ for details. 2008 EITC/Tax Assistance Hotline sponsors are Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP), and Southwest Gas Corporation.
Last year (January 1, 2008 through April 15, 2008 14,318 callers were assisted by the EITC Hotline.
Community Information & Referral (CIR), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides FREE 24-hour Help Hotline services to ten Arizona counties, including the greater Phoenix area. Trained Information & Referral Specialists respond to calls for help, assess problems, and provide appropriate information and/or referrals to available community resources. Callers can reach the helpline in Maricopa County by calling (602) 263-8856 or, outside of Maricopa County toll free at 1-800-352-3792. Visit us on the web at: http://www.cir.org
Free tax help at VITA sites in Mesa Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) The City of Mesa’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free basic tax preparation and free electronic filing... Read more »
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