Upcoming events and conferences sponsored by the Federal Reserve

CONFERENCES

Foreclosures in Wisconsin: Responses and Resources for Living Beyond the Bubble On Thursday, November 5, 2009, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the City of Milwaukee, Marquette University Law School, the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority will cosponsor a conference entitled, "Foreclosures in Wisconsin: Responses and Resources for Living Beyond the Bubble."

This conference is a continuation of a series of events that have been held in Wisconsin to address the issues and concerns surrounding Wisconsin's increasing number of foreclosures.

Mortgage Foreclosure Policy: Past, Present and Future On Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10, 2009, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, The Chicago Community Trust, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, and the Woodstock Institute will cosponsor a conference entitled, "Mortgage Foreclosure Policy: Past, Present and Future For Home Owners, Renters, and Communities."

This timely and interactive two-day conference will bring together nationally recognized practitioners, researchers and policymakers to discuss the evolution, current impact, and likely outcomes of the foreclosure crisis on home owners, lenders, housing counseling agencies, the secondary market, regulators, and all levels of government.

NEWS

5 Tips For Avoiding Foreclosure Scams- Information from the Federal Reserve Board

Regional Home Ownership Initiative (RHOPI) Action Plan- Addressing the Foreclosure Crisis in the Chicago Metro Area

February 10, 2009- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner outlined a comprehensive plan to restore stability to our financial system. This site covers this topic as well as the Housing Affordability and Stability Plan.

Foreclosure Mitigation Toolkit- resources to assist communities in addressing the current turmoil in the housing market and minimize the impact of foreclosures on neighborhoods.

Foreclosure maps in the Seventh District- a series of maps to identify the ZIP codes (and communities) in the 7th District facing foreclosure challenges.

Foreclosure News: GovTrack.us

Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grants HUD announces a new program that will provide emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties. Continue reading to find out more.

Foreclosure Recovery Strategies HUD provides examples of how various state and local governments, and organizations are addressing the problem. Continue reading to find out more.