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Getting the word out
One of the big conversations that we’ve been having at Channel 9 recently is how to utilize already existing community networks that already exist to get people connected to resources. For the last eight months we’ve been working at this by utilizing our capabilities on-air, online, and in the community, but there are still many people that don’t [...]
Continue reading...Senator Claire McCaskill Announcement
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Below is a press release from US Senator Claire McCaskill’s office. I don’t quite know what this means to the St. Louis region but we are doing some research here to find that for you. $14.8 Million in Federal Grant Funding Coming to St. Louis Area U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill announced today that the United [...]
Continue reading...East St. Louis Aims for Economic Revival
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
In this piece created for the Online Newshour - in cooperation with the National Minority Consortia – we see East St. Louis in a new way. We see the story of a small city that could be true of any inner-city or forgotten suburb in America. We see the story of a city ravaged by the decline [...]
Continue reading...Your Stories: Stories of “Good People” who have lost their homes
Friday, January 16, 2009
Below is a story from a resident of the St. Louis community named Amy Doll. Amy has counseled many couples with their mortgage problems and shares stories of “good people” that have lost their homes due to circumstance; “It’s a bigger issue than just mortgages” she says. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to [...]
Continue reading...How is St. Louis being impacted by the Financial Crisis?
Thursday, January 15, 2009
RealtyTrac.com is reporting today that the number of foreclosure filings seems to have leveled off in the last few months in St. Louis. Does this mean that we are out of the woods or is this the calm before the storm? One of our community partners weighs in on this issue in an article published [...]
Continue reading...60 Minutes Feature: The Mortgage Meltdown
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
This 60 Minutes feature is a testament to the fact that the mortgage crisis is not over. When these Alt-A and ARM products readjust thousands of people will find themselves in foreclosure. As we’ve seen over the last six months foreclosures impact individuals, communities, and the entire economy. Therefore, it is of critical importance that [...]
Continue reading...Housing Counselors
Thursday, December 11, 2008
If you or someone you know is at risk of foreclosure – or is about to miss a house payment – there is help available. If you’re in the St. Louis region you can call the United Way’s 2-1-1 referral service to get connected to a Housing Counselor who may be able to help. For [...]
Continue reading...NPR: Planet Money
Thursday, December 4, 2008
NPR’s “Planet Money” is a radio program designed to help people make sense of the of the rapidly changing global economy. Some of the individuals involved in creating Planet Money also work with the NPR program “This American Life”. You can check out there podcasts and blog by clicking here. In their latest feature Planet [...]
Continue reading...Who is Impacted by the Mortgage Crisis?
Friday, November 14, 2008
November 14, 2008 The short answer to that question is everyone. The longer answer is that through the work on this I have discovered hundreds of different stories of people who have gone through or are in the process of foreclosure. No two stories are exactly the same. The problem is impacting people of all ages, [...]
Continue reading...I.O.U.S.A Information and Trailer
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
November 12, 2008 As we continue to connect people to resources and raise awareness of the impact of the mortgage crisis in St. Louis the scope of the problem has become much broader and deeper. As a result, we at KETC have been discussing how to continue to connect people to resources and raise awareness and [...]
Continue reading...Take Action
Audio / Video
The St. Louis Beacon posted a new segment in their Job Talk series earlier this week. This report describes GO! Network and its work to help unemployed professionals in St. Louis. The economic downturn has led to unemployment among groups who have never before had to worry about paying their bills on time. Among them [...]
Reverse mortgages are a complicated product and aren’t appropriate for everyone. In our final video of the series, Buz describes the basic considerations that seniors must make when determining if a reverse mortgage is right for them. We hope you’ve enjoyed these videos. A huge thanks to Buz Zeman for talking with us. Additional information on reverse [...]
The explosive popularity of reverse mortgages and the flood of advertisements that followed have spread a number of misconceptions about reverse mortgages. Buz addresses a number of them in this video, explaining what reverse mortgages are and aren’t. He also talks about popular scams and how to avoid them. Look for the final video of [...]
Several weeks ago, Lauren had a conversation with Buz Zeman of Housing Options Provided for the Elderly (HOPE), an organization that counsels seniors on mortgages and other housing issues. Buz said that he has had to devote much of his time lately to explaining reverse mortgages. Though this sort of loan is not new, it’s [...]
In this video, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay suggests that anyone facing foreclosure or in trouble with their mortgage seek assistance and determine if they are eligible for the Refinance and Loan Modification program. More information can be found at www.makinghomeaffordable.gov.
In this video, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley encourages those facing financial hardship or anyone who fears losing their home to seek assistance. Tax-payer funded, HUD-certified housing counselors offer services at no charge, and can assist someone facing foreclosure with discussing options with their lender. For information or to connect to resources, call the [...]
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- The Beacon’s Series on the St. Louis Area Foodbank
- Good News in March Unemployment Numbers
- Lessons from the Wright Family on Seeking Help
- Staring a Business – Upcoming Workshop from the Urban League
- New Employment Resource from Ready, Aim, Advocate!
- Walking Away from Underwater Mortgages
- Beacon: Foreclosure Struggles Linger in St. Louis
- From the Beacon’s Job Talk: GO! Network
- Reverse Mortgage Considerations
- Job Talk from the St. Louis Beacon
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