Twin Ports Area Housing Recovery & Training Event

Twin Ports Area Housing Recovery & Training Event

Addressing Housing In Norther Minnesota and Wisconsin

Tuesday July 31, 2012

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC)

600 North 21^st Street, Superior, WI  54880 – 715-394-6677

Free Education opportunity for Housing Industry Partners

                                                                Register at:  http://www.daar.com/Education.html

                                                                WHEN:  8:00 a.m.             Check in

                                                                                8:30 a.m.              Keynotes from WI Rep. Nick Milroy & Duluth Mayor Don Ness

                                                                Educational Sessions:      9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

-Dream It - Achieve It with Minnesota Housing – 9:00am – 9:15am

                With:  Cheryl Rice

                Make a difference in a family’s future?

                Learn about first time homebuyer and home improvement programs.

-Make a difference with Wisconsin Housing Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) 9:15am—9:35am

                With:  Arlene Scalzo

                An overview of WHEDA Advantage programs including down payment assistance programs, to include eligibility                 and how to get started on the homeownership path.

-Succeeding in 2012 via working with Veterans Affairs (VA) 9:40am – 10:00am

                With:  Emily Hanson

                Learn how a VA Loan Spec. can assist in Loss Mitigation options and how to qualify for a VA loan after a                 foreclosure, Short Sale or Deed in Lieu.

-USDA Rural Development – Committed to the Future of Rural Communities 10:00am – 10:20am

                With:  Iris Sanford

                Talk with the experts at RD about their programs and how home ownership affects growth of communities.

BREAK 10:20am – 10:30am

-At Home in Duluth 10:30am – 10:45am

                With:  Gloria Moen and Kim Mischler- One Roof and Pam Kramer- LISC

                Presentation will include a brief overview of the At Home in Duluth neighborhood revitalization collaborative                 work with Duluth LISC and over 20 other partners in 4 core Duluth neighborhoods.

-Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Learning the steps to financial security 10:45am – 11:00am

                With:  Dan Williams and Marie Garmoe

                Discussion will cover key services offered by LSS and innovative projects and initiatives.

-Happy beginnings with Greenpath (Housing Counseling)11:00am – 11:15am

                With: Bill Druliner

                Learn how to access Greenpath services, and how to guide your clients.

-Community Action Duluth and the power of community-based partnerships 11:15am – 11:30am

                With:  Sarah Priest

                Learn about all the great opportunities available to borrowers interested in homeownership, financial coaching,                                                 and employment services for long term success.

11:30am – 12:30pm LUNCH and Exhibitor Networking

FREE - 12:30pm to 3:30pm – Approved for 3.0 hours of Minnesota Real Estate Continuing Education

                With:  Anita M. Olson, FHA Housing Program Specialist, Minneapolis HUD Field Office

FHA:  “Before” Foreclosure & “After” Disposition:
12:30pm-1:20pm        Session 1 - Overview of U.S. Department of HUD and the Federal Housing
                                                                Administration (FHA). 
1:30pm-2:20pm          Session 2 - FHA Loss Mitigation Options – Help your clients understand their options before foreclosure.
2:30pm-3:20pm          Session 3 - A borrowers Life “After” Disposition of their previous property – Can they EVER own again? 
(approved for 3.0 hours of Minnesota real estate continuing education)

Register for the event at:  http://www.daar.com/Education.html