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Think You Might Need a Housing Attorney to Prevent an Eviction? Here Are the Steps to Complete Before You Call a Lawyer
Think You Might Need a Housing Attorney to Help Prepare You for an Eviction Case? Here Are the Steps to Complete Before You Call a Lawyer. Written by WFP Intern, Jill Goldsberry Picture this – you have been working and maintaining a lifestyle all of your adult life, but then as the saying goes, you…
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Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know
Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know For many Hudson County homeowners, owning a home is an important part of building financial stability and putting down roots in the community. But when mortgage payments become difficult to manage, homeowners can quickly find themselves facing a complicated and stressful foreclosure process. Foreclosure remains an…
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Housing Resource of the Month Finding Affordable Housing in Jersey City
Finding affordable housing can feel overwhelming, especially when opportunities are spread across different websites, developments, and application processes. That is why knowing where to look is an important first step. For this month’s Housing Resource of the Month, we’re highlighting Jersey City’s affordable housing resources and its online portal, which brings information about available affordable…
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Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process
In communities like Hudson County, where housing costs remain high, affordable housing opportunities can provide an important path toward stability. But finding an available apartment is only the first step. Residents must also know where to look, how to determine whether they qualify, and how to successfully navigate the application process. As Jersey City continues…
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Don’t Ignore Court Notices: Why Responding Can Protect Your Rights
Receiving a court notice can be stressful. Whether it’s related to housing, debt, family matters, or another legal issue, many people feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next. Some may even avoid opening the envelope altogether, hoping the problem will go away on its own. Unfortunately, ignoring a court notice can often make…
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The significance of early intervention and advocacy for vulnerable tenants
Written By Stefany Perez, HUD Certified Housing Counselor A senior citizen who has lived in her home since 2000, reached out to us after receiving a notice from their current landlord requesting that she vacate the property due to an upcoming sale. The prospective new owner indicated they intended to personally occupy the unit and…
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Why Affordable Homeownership Programs Matter
Written by our WFP Intern, Gabriela B. For many people, the process of applying for homeownership might be intimidating. Paperwork, eligibility restrictions, financial evaluations, and strange terminology frequently make the process seem difficult, deterring people from starting. Because of this, some people never consider their options since they believe homeownership is unattainable. Affordable homeownership initiatives,…
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$50,00 Settlement Secures Stability for Jersey city tenants
Written by Beryl Dayton, Managing Attorney at The Waterfront Project Our clients are longtime tenants of a 16-unit building in Jersey City. They got behind on their rent right before the pandemic, when one of the clients was injured and needed to file a worker’s comp case. The landlord filed a DC case (not an…
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Understanding Your Mortgage
Written By William Paige, Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project Have you ever looked at your mortgage statement and wondered, “Why did my monthly payment increase?” First let’s break down what a mortgage is made of. Your total monthly mortgage payment is commonly referred to as PITI: Principal: Pays down your loan balance. Interest: The…
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From Housing Crisis to Homelessness: Why More New Jersey Residents Are Being Left Behind
Written By WFP Intern, River Pilar The homelessness crisis in New Jersey has festered in the background for years. With the rise in housing prices and a lack of wage raises, more people are being forced out of their homes and onto the cold streets of New Jersey with very few options to rejoin society…
Recent Posts
- Think You Might Need a Housing Attorney to Prevent an Eviction? Here Are the Steps to Complete Before You Call a Lawyer
- Client Success Story: Default Judgment Vacated and Case Dismissed
- Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know
- Housing Resource of the Month Finding Affordable Housing in Jersey City
- Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process
