I just received an email from the FAR (Florida Association of Realtors) that more than 10,000 lawyers have offered their services free to troubled homeowners.  The email provided a toll-free telephone number for homeowners facing foreclosure to call to get help (866-607-2187. The Florida Bar Association and Florida Legal Services have teamed up to offer their services free. According to the FAR email when the consumer calls the hotline they will be asked a few questions for proper placement to be  directed to an attorney who will "negotiate with the lender on behalf of the client to keep the home from being foreclosed."

I think this is wonderful news to the stated 77,000 Florida homeowners facing foreclosure and I eagerly  await to hear more news about just how successful this program is.