Arizona’s Dubious Distinction as No. 1
Rogers Vows to Fight for Homeowners: 5-Point Plan to be Released
(Tempe, AZ) The Associated Press recently reported that Arizona overtook Nevada as the Number 1 state for home foreclosures. Nevada had held the record for 62 months in a row.
According to the report, nearly 3,600 homes were repossessed in March 2012. Also, more than 5,900 families received notices of default – the first step toward foreclosure.
“While overall foreclosure numbers are down, too many Arizonans are still losing their homes. Every day in my home inspection business across four Arizona counties, my inspectors see the impact of foreclosures on families. It’s maddening. The Obama Administration stifles job growth, thus in effect, evicts Arizonans from their homes,” said Rogers. “These numbers are a clear example of the Obama Administration’s casual disregard for Arizona,” she continued. “In the coming weeks, I will introduce a 5-point plan to address the housing crisis and propose actual solutions to the problem.”
Lt. Col. Wendy Rogers is a 20-year active-duty veteran of the United States Air Force and was one of the nation’s first female Air Force pilots. She has owned a 10-employee home inspection business for the past 15 years in District 9. The new 9th Congressional District is comprised of Tempe, and parts of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Chandler.
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Rep. Schweikert on Obama’s housing plan and bypass of Congress
Congressman David Schweikert recently appeared on CNBC’s Kudlow to discuss Obama’s housing plan and the bypass of Congress.
Rep. Schweikert to Host ‘Help for Homeowners Event’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2011
CONTACT: Rachel Semmel
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Congressman David Schweikert will host an event next month to assist homeowners with foreclosure and home ownership issues and concerns. This event is in partnership with the Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force.
Constituents in Arizona’s 5th District are invited to come and speak to Rep. Schweikert, discuss loan modifications issues, and find other reliable home ownership resources. Lenders such as Wells Fargo, Chase, GMAC, Bank of America, and PNC will also be present to address constituent concerns. Counseling will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A copy of the event invitation is attached.
HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS EVENT:
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Granite Reef Senior Center
1700 N. Granite Reed Road, Scottsdale, 85257 (map)
Arizona House: State Legislators Give Back
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2011
CONTACT: Paul Boyer
Several state Representatives will be working on Friday, May 27 in downtown Chandler from 8:00am to 2:30pm on a home renovation project with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona.
Representatives Eddie Farnsworth, Tom Forese, J.D. Mesnard, Steve Montenegro, Terri Proud, Amanda Reeve, David Stevens will all be in attendance to help renovate the foreclosed home.
“Habitat is a wonderful organization that instills the pride of home ownership through the personal responsibility and sweat equity each future homeowner must provide in order to move in,” Representative J.D. Mesnard said. “I’m thrilled about helping this couple renovate their future home and pleased to see the city of Chandler partnering with Habitat to serve our residents through these projects.”
To qualify, future Habitat homeowners must earn 30 to 60 percent of the area median income; take classes on financial fitness and home maintenance since many are first time homeowners. They must work 100 construction hours on a renovated home known as “sweat equity” prior to moving in. They receive a 0 percent interest mortgage paid to Habitat which goes into a fund that allows them to purchase more land along with the “sticks and bricks” to build/renovate even further.
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