Who Let the Dawgs Out?
He walked from home to Barlow Stadium at War Memorial Field on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille to watch the Sandpoint Bulldogs play football at one of the top 10 venues in America.
The season opener against a traditionally tough Lake City team was played in tee shirt weather and ended with the Dawgs ringing the victory bell. It’s called “Friday Night Lights” in the USA. In small towns like Sandpoint you see just about everyone you know.
One man visited with a friend of his that lost his home two weeks ago to a swelling Sandpoint foreclosures scene. After being a homeowner for 12 years he has been a renter for 12 days. He said he is thankful to have a job to pay the rent.
With Labor Day Weekend approaching it is common for people to appreciate having a job and in many cases — any job.
Between plays he was told by a couple that he knew very well that they have an auction date scheduled in December alongside many other Sandpoint foreclosures. It’s half time at the game and they have more hope than Lake City at this point.
It turns out they both have decent jobs and are working with a private investor to stay in their home. Many of the people in Sandpoint foreclosures are unemployed or under-employed. The workforce has taken more vicious hits than any player on the field.
They never suspected that a list of Sandpoint foreclosures would ever include their address. These people talked about the lack of information available to them and how difficult it has been to talk to an actual human being about their loan.
It’s obvious that folks in Sandpoint foreclosures need information as basic as blocking and tackling drills. How much time to I have? What is a cure date? How long do I have until I have to move out? Is there a right of redemption period?
It is good advice to locate and consult with a skilled real estate attorney to obtain valuable advice about Sandpoint foreclosures. Do not wait until the 4th quarter to get the coaching you need. If you are in one of the Sandpoint foreclosures you must act now.
Investors can provide creative or cash solutions. Is it time to sit down with caring professionals and talk about doing an inventory of your options?
It’s time to get in the game.
