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What is a CDPE?
A Certified Distressed Property Expert® is a real estate professional with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry, and the foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today’s market, specifically short sales. 

The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and often homeowners proceed without guidance of any kind. The developers of the CDPE Designation believe that the best course of action for a homeowner in distress is to speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional. They have the tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation. Often, when other options have been exhausted, CDPEs can help homeowners avoid foreclosure through the efficient execution of a short sale.  

While enduring financial difficulties is challenging for any family, the process of finding a qualified real estate professional should not be. Selecting an agent with the CDPE Designation ensures you are dealing with a professional trained to address your specific needs. For more information, contact me in total confidence at 404-316-2152. 

CDPEs don’t merely assist in selling properties, they serve and help save their clients in need. 

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September 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers: This six week course led by Rev. Susan Pendleton and Rev. Lindley Curtis provides participants tools to reduce stress, communicate effectively, problem solve, and reduce guilt, anger, and depression.

Course is held Wednesdays, September 1st - October 6th from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm at the Peachtree Road Methodist Church. Address is: 3180 Peachtree Road Atlanta 30305, Room B-116. For more information and to register, please contact Rev. Lindley Curtis at 404-240-8203 or email lindleyc@prumc.org.  

Woodland Ridge Foundation, part of Woodland Ridge Assisted Living, has launched it's Veteran's Assistance Program. This program provides a 100% interest-free loan to Veterans so they can bridge the months between application and receipt of the VA Aid & Attendance Pension. For more information contact Carrie Springer, Director of Marketing for Woodland Ridge ALF at 770-431-7055 or carries@caravita.com.

The Atlanta Fall Home Show takes place on September 24-26th at the Cobb Galleria Centre and features the seasons largest marketplace for home improvement products and services. The Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Aging-in-Place Council will be there to provide participants with information on the components of successful Aging-in-Place and gearing up for National Aging-in-Place Week, which is held October 11-15th. For more information, contact MaryLea Quinn at mlboat@mindspring.com. For information on membership with the Greater Atlanta Chapter of NAIPC go to www.naipc.org.

Cobb Senior Services has multiple programs and activities during the month of September for Seniors age 55 and over at their various center locations. These include, but are not limited to: Health & Wellness Events, AARP Driver Safety, Blood Pressure Screenings, A Sassy Seniors Fashion Show, Treats 4 Troops, and Critical Conditions Workshop. For more information, contact Kathy Lathem with Cobb Senior Services at 770-528-5393 or go to www.cobbseniors.org.  

Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams - Help Is Free!  

•Beware of anyone who asks you to pay a fee in exchange for a counseling service or modification of a delinquent loan.
•Scam artists often target homeowners who are struggling to meet their mortgage commitment or anxious to sell their homes. Recognize and avoid common scams.
•Assistance from a HUD-approved housing counselor is FREE.
•Beware of people who pressure you to sign papers immediately, or who try to convince you that they can “save” your home if you sign or transfer over the deed to your house.
•Do not sign over the deed to your property to any organization or individual unless you are working directly with your mortgage company to forgive your debt.
•Never make a mortgage payment to anyone other than your mortgage company without their approval. 

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