Facing foreclosure? How a housing counselor (Mamdani's former gig) can help

… If youre speaking with Thinley Dolma at one of Chhaya CDCs offices in Queens youve probably come to … senior housing counselor for Chhaya helps owners stave off foreclosure after they experienced financial distress and … or campaigns she said she understands how the work of foreclosure prevention could inspire someone to run for …

By Celia Young |November 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
How to slay a zombie second mortgage and protect yourself from foreclosure

… lifetime when they open their mail and find out that a debt buyer is initiating legal action or starting a foreclosure … to use smaller down payments or avoid them completely Debt buyers are now coming after these second mortgages that … offers to help … Unfortunately owners dont realize how exposed they are to real con artists at this stage When …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 9, 2024 - 9:30AM
How should co-op and condo boards navigate seller-financed purchases?

… with mortgage rates touching 8 percent it is something more buyers and sellers may use in the near future In a nutshell … financing also known as owner financing works like this A buyer gives a down payment for a percentage of the purchase … default I got the down payment and I get the asset back However for apartments that are tough to sell the owners are …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 8, 2023 - 2:30PM