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Boston has been closely tracking foreclosure activity in the city since the last foreclosure boom in the early nineties. Now, with foreclosures on the rise across the country, Boston has responded by expanding its foreclosure prevention services. Learn more about the initiative.

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Don't Borrow Trouble
Don't Borrow Trouble is the City's advertising campaign designed in increase awareness of predatory lenders.

Credit Smart
A FREE series of classes to learn everything you need to know about credit.

Homeowner 201
A free series of seminars on Property Management/Maintenance, Landlord Training, Personal Financial Management.

Are You a Renter?

Boston Rental Resource Center

Additional Resources

Foreclosure Trends 2007
Foreclosure Trends is a recurring report on foreclosures in Boston and its neighborhoods. (pdf format)

Foreclosure Trends 2006
Foreclosure Trends is a recurring report on foreclosures in Boston and its neighborhoods. (pdf format)

Foreclosure Trends 2005
Foreclosure Trends is a recurring report on foreclosures in Boston and its neighborhoods. (pdf format)

First Choice Lender Initiative (pdf format)

Boston Homeownership Preservation Fund (pdf format)

Registration Application of Vacant/Foreclosed Properties
Please click here to register a foreclosing property, foreclosed property or vacant property with the Inspectional Services Department (ISD), as required by city ordinance.



 

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Video And Multimedia
Podcast: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and U.S. Senator John Kerry talk about foreclosure prevention --- March 29, 2008
Podcast: Home Center Anniversary
Hear Home Center clients talk about their experience with the Home Center as well as comments by Mayor Menino and DND Director Charlotte Golar Richie.
 
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