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About NHS Chicago

Established in 1975, NHS is a nonprofit neighborhood revitalization organization committed to helping homeowners and strengthening neighborhoods. Our mission is to create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their neighborhoods. NHS is a successful nonprofit because of the support of many stakeholders committed to helping homeowers and strengthening neighborhoods.

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Foreclosure Prevention

If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payment, don’t panic. In Illinois, it can take 12-15 months for a foreclosure to be completed. Don’t delay, call your lender or NHS as soon as you can. NHS offers free foreclosure prevention workshops, counseling, and “Fix Your Mortgage” events throughout Chicagoland. Gather the required documents and see if you qualify for a loan modification.

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Lending

Looking for an affordable, fixed-rate loan? Neighborhood Lending Services, Inc. (NLS), an NHS-affiliated corporation, has loans to help low- and moderate-income borrowers in Chicago and Elgin Buy, Fix, and Keep Their Homes. Let our loan specialists help you identify the most affordable mortgage products—including down payment, closing cost assistance and/or grant programs for which you qualify.

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Homebuyer Education

Buying a home can be confusing and scary… NHS’ free homebuyer education classes discuss the pros and cons of owning a home, budgeting and cash flow management, and much more. Offered in English and Español, our classes are taught by NHS HUD-certified counselors in several locations throughout Chicago and Elgin.

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Homes for Sale and Rent

Interested in buying a home? The NHS Redevelopment Corporation “NHSRC”, an NHS-affiliated nonprofit corporation, has high-quality rehabbed homes and newly-built homes and two-flats for sale and rent throughout Chicago. NHSRC stabilizes neighborhoods by securing vacant properties, rehabs homes using “green” building practices, and affordably sells to homeowner-occupants. NHSRC also develops multi-family housing and manages rental housing.

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Homeowner Services

Whether you are interested in free homebuyer education classes, a fixed-rate loan to buy a home, would like to fix up your home, or are trying to save your home from foreclosure, NHS has the expert help you need. NHS is a nonprofit, HUD-certified counseling organization that gives Chicago and Elgin residents the tools they need to Buy, Fix, and Keep Their Homes.

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Neighborhoods

Since 1975, NHS has strengthened low- and moderate-income neighborhoods through successful partnerships with residents, block clubs, financial institutions, insurance companies and other key partners. NHS works in eight neighborhood-based offices in Chicago and Elgin, offering homeownership, lending, and rehab services to help people Buy, Fix, and Keep Their Homes.

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NHS Greystone Initiative

Launched in 2006, the Historic Chicago Greystone Initiative® offers Chicagoans technical help and affordable financial resources to help them rehab their owner-occupied Greystone home.

NHS HOPI

In response to a staggering rise in foreclosure in Chicago’s neighborhoods, NHS formed the Home Ownership Preservation Initiative “HOPI” in 2003.

NHS Fox Valley

In 2007, NHS established its first neighborhood office outside Chicago, NHS of the Fox Valley. It offers homeownership, lending, and rehab services.

YOU ARE INVITED: NHS of the Fox Valley Open House, September 15

Join us for cake, give-aways, drawings and fun between 12:30 and 6 p.m. as we celebrate three years of helping Elgin and Kane County homeowners buy, fix and keep their homes. A Fox Valley homeowner, Elgin Mayor Ed Schock, Charter One President Scott Swanson, NHS Executive Director Ed Jacob, and NHS of the Fox Valley Neighborhood Director Johnny Placeres are among the dignitaries... Read More »

WATCH VIDEO: Ed Jacob on CBS’ “Monsters & Money in the Morning”

NHS Executive Director Ed Jacob was a guest on CBS' "Monsters and Money in the Morning" on Friday, August 27 at 5:15 a.m. This is a roundtable show with lively discussions about finance, sports and other news of the day. It is co-hosted by Sun-Times financial columnist Terry Savage... Read More »

Reuter’s Special Report: Flipping, Flopping and Booming Mortgage Fraud

Emilio Carrasquillo, neighborhood director, NHS Back of the Yards, was featured in Reuter's special report "Flipping, Flopping and Booming Mortgage Fraud." He is pictured in front of a boarded up house the 53rd block of South Wood Street... Read More »

Ed Jacob Featured in Crain’s

NHS Executive Director Ed Jacob was recently featured in the "Spotlight" section of Crains Chicago Business. The article talks about Ed's track record, the push to help financially stressed homeowners, and his plan to collaborate even more with neighborhood organizations. Read More »

Ameriquest Class Action Settlement - Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Available

Borrowers who currently hold a loan originated by Ameriquest are eligible to receive foreclosure prevention counseling services through Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago as part of a class action lawsuit settlement. Counseling is available regardless of what company is currently servicing your loan or whether or not you filed a claim. Read More »

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Foreclosure Workshop

Villa Guadalupe Senior Center

6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

September

2^nd

Foreclosure Workshop

Auburn Gresham/Englewood

6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

September

7^th

Foreclosure Workshop

North Lawndale

6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

September

7^th

HomeOwnership Education

IV. Getting the Deal Done
Wicker Park
1279 N. Milwaukee, 5th Floor, Chicago 60622 Map
6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

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September

7^th

HomeOwnership Education

I. Orientation
NHS of the Fox Valley
163 E. Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120 Map
6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

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September

8^th

HomeOwnership Education

I. Orientation
Roseland
11001 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago 60628 Map
6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

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September

9^th

HomeOwnership Education (Spanish)

I. Orientacion
NHS of the Fox Valley
163 E. Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120 Map
6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

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September

9^th

Foreclosure Workshop

Villa Guadalupe Senior Center

6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

September

9^th

Foreclosure Workshop

West Humbuldt Park

5 PM - 7 PM / Seats Available: open

September

9^th

Foreclosure Workshop

Auburn Gresham/Englewood

6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

September

9^th

HomeOwnership Education

II. Budget & Credit
North Lawndale
3555 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago 60623 Map
6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

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September

9^th

HomeOwnership Education (Spanish)

I. Orientacion
NHS of the Fox Valley
163 E. Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120 Map
6 PM - 8 PM / Seats Available: open

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September

11^th

Foreclosure Workshop

Wicker Park

10 AM - 12 PM / Seats Available: open

September

11^th

HomeOwnership Education

III. Como Buscar una Vivienda/ IV. Cerrando el Trato
NHS Back of the Yards
1823 W. 47th Street, Chicago 60609 Map
9 AM - 1 PM / Seats Available: open

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September

11^th

HomeOwnership Education (Spanish)

III. Como Buscar una Vivienda/ IV. Cerrando el Trato
NHS Back of the Yards
1823 W. 47th Street, Chicago 60609 Map
9 AM - 1 PM / Seats Available: open

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A nonprofit organization established in 1975, NHS is committed to offering Chicago residents affordable resources so they can buy, fix, and keep their homes. We partner with residents, block clubs, neighborhood organizations, financial institutions, the City of Chicago, insurance companies, corporations and foundations so that families can protect and preserve their single biggest investment—their homes. Our mission is creating opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their neighborhoods. Copyright © 2010 Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. All rights reserved.