The threat of foreclosure has long haunted Lisa Mackenzie. For the last four years, she has maneuvered through bankruptcy while also struggling to enter a…
Category: Housing
First Time Homebuyer Workshops / Homebuyer Assistance
Up to $10,000 to assist first time homebuyers for down payment and closing costs -You must be a first-time homebuyer or a buyer who has…
Family with seven children facing foreclosure due to PHFA lien policy
This woman with seven children, facing foreclosure, worked out an affordable loan modification in the city’s Foreclosure Diversion program. She made her payment of $660…
Philly lawyers, residents lobby for policy change to make it easier to save homes in foreclosure
Save Our Homes Coalition press conference today to demand that the PA Housing Finance Agency stop forcing homeowners facing foreclosure to clear liens on their…
Pa. agency that helps make homes affordable criticized for rule that forces some owners out
Save Our Homes Coalition press conference to demand that the PA Housing Finance Agency stop forcing homeowners facing foreclosure to clear liens on their homes…
Program that helps seniors keep their homes expands to gentrifying neighborhoods
PUP is part of this program to help seniors facing problems with their real estate taxes. Our housing counselors work to educate and advocate for…
PUP Petitions to Halt Sheriff’s Sales
PUP FILED A PETITION on June 3 TO HALT SHERIFF SALES FOR 2 MONTHS due to an ongoing shutdown of the court’s computer system. We felt the…
Program gives relief in paying back taxes
The Philadelphia Tribune By Michael D’Onofrio Published: May 8, 2018 Read the story on The Philadelphia Tribune The manila envelope arrived in January: The city was…
A HEART WARMING STORY
September 14, 2018 PUP With the Sheriff already taking her furniture to the truck, PUP was able to halt a foreclosure for Tanesha Walker and…
Save Your Home
Call the Unemployment Information Center at 215-557-0822 for help if you are behind on your mortgage. Our housing counselors may be able to help you. THE…