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How to Survive the Housing Crisis
Saving your home
This tipsheet, updated often, sums up key facts if you are in danger of losing your home.
Foreclosure facts
This tipsheet explains the basics: how to deal with your lender, avoid scams, get help, etc.
Renters in a foreclosure
If you rent a home that is in foreclosure, a new law gives you more time to move out.
New CA law means more contact
State law says lenders must contact homeowners before starting foreclosure.
"Hope for Homeowners" program
This U.S. government program is designed to get you
into a loan you can afford.
Contact your lender
Many lenders have new programs if you are in need. You may be eligible for a better loan.
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 Scam Alert: "Reassessing" Property Taxes
Updated December 22, 2008
Various private companies are sending mailings to property owners offering their services to try to lower their property taxes. Unless the requests clearly show they are not a government agency, they are breaking the law. more
 Top 10 Tips: Holiday Shopping
Updated November 26, 2008
Most of us get excited about shopping for the perfect holiday presents for our friends and loved ones. Sometimes our enthusiasm may cloud our financial judgment. These tips will help you avoid holiday shopping problems and New Year’s budget blues. more
Scam Alert! Fake County checks in mail
October 29, 2008
Top 10 Questions: Digital TV Transition
Updated October 20, 2008
 Investigation by DCA leads to $1.35 million settlement with door-to-door cookware sales company
Sept. 3, 2008
DCA Director Pastor Herrera, Jr. and California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr. announced that Hy Cite Corporation, which sells cookware and water filters under the name of Royal Prestige, has settled charges that it engaged in fraudulent and discriminatory practices. more
DCA earns Agency of the Year award
June 24, 2008
DCA investigation busts real estate scam
March 20, 2008
Supervisors, DCA help you be Smarter Seniors!
Updated Sept. 17, 2007
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