Murphy Hosts Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

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On Saturday, July 19, just days after RealtyTrac released a report showing Pennsylvania foreclosures in June up 80 percent over 2007, Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District) will hold a Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Workshop. The workshop will aim to help families struggling with or worried about home foreclosure. The workshop will include organizations from Bucks County as well as other elected leaders. There will be presentations from experts who can speak on the foreclosure process, predatory lending and financial management issues as well as provide information on bankruptcy procedures. Those in attendance will also be able to meet with organizations who are actively working to assist those facing mortgage issues. Murphy will also discuss legislation he helped pass that will spur home buying and help homeowners get away from risky subprime mortgages.

2006: Over 1,100 Foreclosures in Bucks County
2007: Nearly 1,500 Foreclosures in Bucks County – 52,000 in Pennsylvania
2008: Already 600+ Foreclosures in Bucks County – 76,000 Projected in Pennsylvania

WHO: Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-PA)
State Rep. Chris King (D-142)
Bucks County Housing Group
Bucks County Consumer Protection
United Way of Bucks County
Community Impact Legal Services
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Consumer Credit Counseling
Southeastern Pennsylvania Legal Aid

WHAT: Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

WHEN: Saturday, July 19, 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Maple Point Middle School / 2250 Langhorne-Yardley Road / Langhorne 19047