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Podcast: Zombie Properties & Mortgages

Oct 22, 2024 12:00 pm by Andrea PellegriniPodcasts Budgets Earn Education Facilitator Guides News Spend
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Making Cents of Money · Episode 96: Zombie Properties and Mortgages
Zombie Properties and Mortgages
On this special Halloween-themed edition of Making Cents of Money, the Division of Banking’s Kari Beyer joins the show to discuss zombie mortgages and zombie properties. But don’t be scared! Just tune in to figure out how to protect yourself from being spooked this scary season.
Resources Discussed in the Episode
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Resources for homeowners
- National Community Reinvestment Coalition
  - Consequences for communities: Vacant and "Zombie" Properties
- NeighborWorks America - Counseling and education resources
- Chicago Rehab Network - Report on abandoned properties in Chicago
- File a Complaint with IDFPR
- AnnualCreditReport.com - Obtain your credit reports for free from Equifax, Experian, & TransUnion
Previous episodes with Kari Beyer
- Help for Renters (ep. 64)
- Help for Homeowners (ep. 63)
- Mortgages (ep. 38)
Webinar that Kari Beyer co-hosted with SMMC
Read Before You Sign: Renting & Leasing
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