Florida Senators vote in favor of foreclosure bill HR 3221

H.R. 3221 the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 which is a bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes passed in the Senate today by a vote of 72-12.

Senator Martinez (R-FL) and Senator Nelson (D-FL) voted yes on the bill.

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Florida foreclosure prevention counseling receives support

Governor Charlie Crist announced in a press statement this week that Florida has received nearly $1.3 million foreclosure prevention counseling efforts.

Governor Crist observed:

“We know that most homeowners never talk to their mortgage lender, even as they are facing foreclosure,” said Governor Crist. “By making more counseling and education about foreclosure alternatives available to homeowners, it is our hope that more homeowners will be able to avoid the financial devastation of foreclosure.”

Here is the complete press statement.

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- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255