Prudential Americana Group Realtors to hold free Town Hall series

Prudential Americana Group, Realtors will hold a free Town Hall series for homeowners who are upside down in their mortgages or facing a foreclosure. The first Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Red Rock Resort and Casino.

At the meeting, the public will be able to discuss their personal challenges in the Las Vegas real estate market with local experts including attorneys, financial advisors and mortgage specialists.

"The idea for this came from hearing so many stories of people who need to know their options, whether it is a short sale, foreclosure or other outcome," said Mark Stark, CEO of Prudential Americana Group.

"This meeting will give you information to get out of your current situation. If you are underwater in your home or in some phase of the foreclosure process, you need to make some tough decisions and likely don't know what to do. At the Town Hall meeting, you'll meet experts who know exactly what you're going through and can help you move in the right direction."

According to Stark, expected attendance at the Town Hall meetings will include homeowners of distressed properties and those interested in learning more about home pricing, short sales, foreclosure, modifications and government programs like Home Affordable Refinance Program and Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives.

The Town Hall meetings is part of the Prudential-sponsored public education series entitled Las Vegas Real Estate Solutions. The television series is airing locally through August as well as on demand and includes discussions with Stark and other experts about short sales, foreclosures and loan modifications.

Stark said the show addresses questions thousands of people have about their homes but are afraid to ask.

"One of the most common questions is 'will I ever be able to buy a home again?' That is something we address with the help of real estate attorney Tisha Black-Chernine of the Black and Lobello law firm, John Ingram of Shelter Mortgage and other experts in real estate and finance," Stark said.

"Thousands of Las Vegas homeowners have been holding on as long as they could and are at the end of their reserves. They don't know where to turn. The television series and Town Hall meetings will provide free information from experts to help you get back on your feet and make the right decisions."

For a schedule of the series or to sign up for the first Town Hall meeting, visit americanagroup.com or call Diane Ray at 796-7777.