Tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, social security, DNA, hair sample, finger prints, spit swab seems to be only a few things a lender is requiring to resolve a mortgage problem these days, but help is on the way! The City of Hollister Redevelopment Agency is putting on the two day 2010 City/County Housing Expo at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 649 San Benito Street, Hollister to help struggling homeowners figure out if they qualify for a loan modification or the results of a Notice of Default.
The free bilingual (English and Spanish) public event held on Thursday, February 25 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm will have a presentation from Legal Aid (Real Estate Attorneys) and Certified Public Accountants (C.P.A.’s) on the Foreclosure Process, Renter’s Rights, Loan Modification, Short Sales, and Tax Consequences. On Friday from 3:00-7:00 pm different organizations will discuss the home buying assistant programs and incentives through California Housing Finance Agency, Chase, Bank of America, and many more. The more prepared homeowners are with questions and paperwork, the more likely they will get real results with a real person in few minutes time.

This summer Hollister, CA, a small family town about 45 minutes south of San Jose, has been filled with many unforgettable family events such as the Rodeo and Farmers Markets, but we even have some more adventures to wrap up the summer sun. The Hollister Downtown Association has funded the request for